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Happy Month of Giving Raleigh!

Well, you know the old adage, no news is good news. The news round up in Raleigh is a bit on the thinner side, but rest assured, you'll be all caught up on Raleigh by the end of it. Some of the highlights include:

  • There's a special opportunity for history buffs tomorrow.
  • Holiday dirty bingo
  • There's a new installment to check out in downtown.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower in spots. High: 61 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Raleigh:

  1. The new Raleigh City Council was sworn into office last night. The council, including Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin gathered at Raleigh Union Station to take their oaths of office. The swearing in ceremony was open to the public and livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel. The city council's first meeting is set to be held today at 1:00 p.m. The council is expected to discuss the rezoning at North Hills. (WRAL)
  2. North Carolina State University students are preparing for their finals, but many are concerned as they grapple with how the semester has gone. Students who were affected by the four deaths on campus reflect on the student led efforts to put mental health at the forefront of the university's priorities. (WRAL) Many students are also raising concerns about safety after the reported sexual assault over the weekend. (abc11) University police are increasing campus patrols after the report, but students are still shaken and believe that they could do more. (CBS17)
  3. Tomorrow, the North Carolina Museum of History is hosting a one-day public exhibition of a rare first printing of the U.S. constitution. The copy is one of only 14 known copies of the official printing of the Constitution produced for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention and for the Central Congress. The copy that will be displayed is one of only two original copies that are privately owned. The exhibition will also display North Carolina's original copy of the Bill of Rights that resides in the permanent collection of the State Archives of North Carolina. (Public Radio East)

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From my notebook:

  • December is the Month of Giving, and the Triangle has so many opportunities for you to give your time. Activate Good is a great stop if you're looking for ways that you can give.
  • A ginkgo tree at NC State near Park Shops on North Campus is a spectacle as it changes colors for the fall. (The Technician)
  • Have you gotten the chance to check out the new Sonic Runway in downtown Raleigh yet? (RalToday)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— CJ Fullford

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