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🌱 Rain Doesn't Deter Weekend Crowds + City Purchases Land for Housing

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Happy National Video Games Day Raleigh!

I know some of you don't like when I am forced to pull from a narrower field of news sources, but when writing on Sunday's I often have to do just that. Although it's from a more condensed field, rest assured I've done the work to filter out the noise and bring you the most important things that will affect you. Some of that includes:

  • Important information for North Carolina's November 8 election
  • An event that's a bit farther out, but super fun for Uno fans
  • A new mural unveiled in Raleigh

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. Earlier this week, North Carolina U.S. Senate candidates had no scheduled debates set, but now Ted Budd's campaign has reached an agreement with Cheri Beasley on a debate plan. The date is not set in stone yet, but it is expected to be sometime in October. The plans have emerged after Beasley's campaign said that Budd was "flat out refusing to debate." An email from Ted Budd's campaign said that they were happy to accept the invitation to participate in the debate with Spectrum News and has no objections to the Libertarian and Green Party nominees participation. (CBS17) The candidates have also begun touring the state ahead of the November 8 election. (Spectrum News 1)
  2. In spite of heavy rains this weekend, events in Raleigh were a huge hit. The Hopscotch Music Festival, N.C. State's first home football game and the Hops for Hope events all drew large crowds. Twenty-nine breweries participated in the Hops for Hope event and raised nearly $400,000 to help children in need of medical care. (CBS17) Businesses said that the Hopscotch Music Festival and N.C. State's win kept them busy in spite of the heavy rains. (CBS17)
  3. On Friday, North Carolina and national Republicans sued the State Board of Elections in response to the fall absentee-ballot receipt deadline. Republicans want a judge to declare that the state board is violating state law and the state and U.S. constitutions. The board decided to move the absentee ballot deadline from November 11, Veterans Day, to November 14 using the absentee ballot deadline law. The lawsuit says doesn't give the board authority to push the deadline back based on a legal holiday. (WRAL)
  4. The city of Raleigh is in the final stages of purchasing land to develop future affordable housing. The city council just authorized the purchase and the city's housing department will soon look for a developer to build homes. Housing programs administrator Erika Brandt said that because the city will own the property, it will help keep the housing affordable for even longer. (CBS17)
  5. According to Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker, one person was shot in broad daylight near Wake Tech Community College on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place just before 1:30 p.m. and the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Sheriff's deputies are conducting an investigation. (CBS17) A two-car crash in Raleigh sent three people to the hospital on Sunday, just before 2:30 a.m. Police said that all injuries sustained are non-life threatening. One vehicle was overturned in the accident. (WRAL)

Today in Raleigh:

Tuesday in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • It's National Video Games Day and if you're really into video games, you have to check out Limited Run Games in Cary! You better check it out soon, because once the games are gone you won't be able to get them again.
  • The Dix Park Conservancy unveiled a new Dix Park themed mural in downtown Raleigh on Saturday. (abc11)
  • WakeUP Wake County held the first forum for Raleigh City Council candidates for District B. (WRAL)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— CJ Fullford

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