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🌱Raleigh Comes Together For Hedingham + Breast Cancer Survivors March

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Happy National Feral Cat Day Raleigh!

The words of Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin continue to echo in my ears about so many people waking up without loved ones today, and yet we must persist. Today's news features a community that has come together in the wake of tragedy, and honestly, it just reminds me why I hold Raleigh so dearly in my heart. News from the Hedingham community is not as prevalent as it was yesterday, however this article will contain:

  • Information on vigils created for victims
  • A GoFundMe page for one victim, created by her fiancé
  • The story of paramedics who went above and beyond in attempts to save vicitms

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine giving way to clouds. High: 80 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. Community members in Hedingham and beyond have come together to support families of those lost on Thursday. A neighborhood group organized a vigil at the Willow Oak Clubhouse to remember the victims and counselors from Wake County's Alliance Behavioral Healthcare were present with several local therapists also volunteering free services. At the entrance of the Hedingham community, residents put flags at half-staff and placed signs of love and support at the entryway. (WRAL) A GoFundMe page has been set up by the fiancé of Mary Marshall to support funeral and wedding cancellation expenses. (CBS17) The Raleigh Police Department also set up a memorial to honor Fallen Officer Gabriel Torres at the Downtown Raleigh police division. (CBS17) Members of the disaster response team from Hope Lutheran Church in Wake Forest provided free meals in the Hedingham neighborhood for those affected by the events. (WFMY)
  2. The Raleigh Police Department has released 911 calls that give more insight into the chaos surrounding the Hedingham neighborhood on Thursday. While some callers described seeing the shooter, others were unaware of the situation until 911 operators informed them. (CTV News) Radio traffic also tells another perspective on the tragedy, as paramedics attempted to help victims in the midst of a dangerous situation. Paramedics worked to aid victims, even as the active shooter remained at large. One paramedic even witnessed someone with a gun, uncertain of his identity. (WRAL)
  3. On Saturday, breast cancer survivors gathered for a walk to raise awareness and hope. Between two gray buildings on Fayetteville Street, participants were dressed in pink and white, rallying to educate others to be proactive. Participants emphasized that early detection is what is important and that women should do self-checks. Among the crowd were at least two women who participated in "High Heels in Low Places" a book compiling stories from women of their experiences fighting breast cancer. (CBS17, WakeGov.com)
  4. According to the Department of Administration, during Governor Roy Cooper's tenure in office, the State of North Carolina has spent around $2.5 million on repairs to the executive mansion. The mansion first opened in 1891 and had water damage in the basement and walls, as well as a need for foundation repairs, brick restoration and plumbing repairs. According to the department deputy secretary, Mark Edwards, none of the changes were "creature comforts or cosmetic changes" and all improvements were necessary. (The Charlotte Observer)
  5. Raleigh rental rates have increased at twice the rate of inflation. The increase ranks seventh in the nation according to a new analysis report, and the problem is expected to continue. One UNC-Chapel Hill economist predicts that the region is in the midst of a long period of unaffordability in housing markets, with no end in sight. Demand for housing has persisted, even as the region adds housing, vacancies are sparce. (WRAL TechWire)

Today in Raleigh:

  • AccessABILITY Day at the N.C. State Fair (9:00am-1:00pm)
  • HIIT in the Square at Moore Square (9:00am)
  • Barre in the Brewyard at Bowstring (10:00am)
  • Fall Fest at North Hills (11:00am-6:00pm)
  • October Drag Brunch at Five Star (12:00pm)
  • Music Bingo at Raleigh Brewing Co. (2:00pm)
  • Lightwire Theater's Adventure of the Tortoise and Hare at Stewart Theatre (3:00pm)
  • Country Brewfest at Triangle Beer Co. (4:00pm-9:00pm)

Monday in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • It's National Feral Cat Day and the Wake County Animal Center's Barn Cat Program can help you save the lives of stray and feral cats.
  • North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary will be out for the rest of the season as he undergoes surgery to repair his torn pectoral after the Florida State game. (CBS17)
  • I may have shared it a few weeks back, but now that the weather is feeling nice, check out this list of 17 pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Raleigh.

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— CJ Fullford

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