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🌱 SCOTUS Leak Prompts Rally + 4th Man Charged in Raleigh Trafficking
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Happy Cinco De Mayo Raleigh!
First, today's weather:
Periods of sun; less humid. High: 78 Low: 62.
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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:
- On Tuesday night, hundreds were out in downtown Raleigh to protest the potential reversal of the Roe Vs. Wade Supreme Court decision. Raleigh police were present blocking downtown streets as marchers circled several blocks peacefully. The march stopped outside of the capitol while demonstrators chanted, "Defend abortion. Today. Tomorrow!" Pro-life groups were also present downtown on Tuesday, welcoming the potential end to the 50-year precedent. (abc11, CBS17, WRAL)
- A Youngsville man is the fourth charged in a Raleigh human trafficking case. Authorities allege that the group held a 16-year-old woman in a hotel room where they took advantage of her, took photos of her and trafficked her to others. David McMoore is being held in a jail in Wake County on a $10 million bond and faces multiple counts of human trafficking and rape. (WRAL)
- On Wednesday, thousands of students, parents, teachers and elected officials celebrated Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day. The annual program from NCDOT is celebrated across the state, and many schools across the Triangle participated. Nationally, around 10% of students walk or bike to school, but in Wake County it is closer to 5% of students. (abc11, WRAL)
- Raleigh has ranked third among the best U.S. cities for senior citizens. The research by Aging in Place analyzed 50 cities in the U.S. taking into consideration the percent of the population over 65, safety, estimated cost of living, and more. Around 10.6% of the current Raleigh population is 65 and older and 12.6% are living below the poverty line. Charlotte also ranked in the study at number 9. (WNCT9)
- The Got to Be NC Festival is set to return to the Raleigh fairgrounds for the first time after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The festival will feature North Carolina products, the state's food products and entertainment. North Carolina distilleries will also be showcased at the festival for the first time along with 75 other companies. (abc11)
Today in Raleigh:
- Bingo at Wake Service Rentals (5:30pm-10:00pm)
- Latin Dance Night at Transfer Co. (7:00pm-11:00pm)
- Trivia: Fortnight Brewing (7:00pm-9:00pm), Buffalo Brothers Cary (7:00pm-9:00pm), Real McCoy's WF (7:00pm-9:00pm), House of Hops (7:30pm-9:30pm), PourWorks (7:30pm), Terminal 8 (8:00pm-10:00pm)
- Comedy Open Mic at Crafty Beer, Wine, & Spirits (7:30pm-9:30pm)
- Thursday Night Lights at Terminal 8 (9:00pm-2:00am)
From my notebook:
- It's Cinco De Mayo and there are tons of parties happening across the area to celebrate. Here are a few: PourWorks, Hickory Tavern Cary, San Marcos, Jose and Sons, Bartaco, San Jose Wakefield, A'Verde Cocina Cary, Tin Roof, Salt & Lime Cabo Grill.
- The City of Raleigh is set to honor Lieutenant Brent Upton, who died in March 2021 of cancer, with a May 6 candlelight vigil. (CBS17)
- On Wednesday, the owners of Goodnights Comedy Club announced the location of their new permanent space, below the Village District. (WRAL)
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