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🌱 Play Plaza Naming + Voter ID Law Challenges + E-Sports Rebates

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Happy Hanukkah Raleigh!

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Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Raleigh today:

  1. The Raleigh City Council will hold a public hearing on December 7 to hear comments on a proposal to name the Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park the "Gipson Play Plaza."(RaleighNC.Gov)
  2. The North Carolina voter ID law will be heading to the Supreme Court after a Wake County court ruled the bill unconstitutional. (Carolina Journal)
  3. Experts are warning that this holiday season is going to be more expensive than years past. Prices on food, travel, presents, and more are continuing to rise as supply chain hiccups and inflation continue. (abc11)
  4. The North Carolina state budget includes a new rebate program that will allow companies to apply for a rebate of up to 25% on qualifying expenses. The program hopes to bring more e-sports to the area. (abc11)

Today in Raleigh:

Raleigh Patch Notebook

  • It's Hanukkah and if you're looking to celebrate the Festival of Lights, Triangle on the Cheap has a list of 11 Hanukkah Celebrations you can enjoy in the Triangle.
  • If you're headed to the Canes game, The Blood Connection will be there with Canes autographed merchandise for prizes. (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
  • The come from behind victory for NC State over UNC on Friday saw excited fans storming the field in excitement. (USA Today)

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