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🌱 Sheriff Addresses TikTok Threats + Triangle Rentals Soar

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Happy National Wreaths Across America Day Raleigh!

First, today's weather:

Warm with variable clouds. High: 69 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

  1. A viral TikTok trend is once again interfering with learning in schools across the nation. The newest wave of TikTok "challenge" has students threatening on campus violence. Although many schools have seen similar threats and found them to be hoaxes, Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker released a statement regarding the plan to add additional resources if needed. (WRAL)
  2. A manhunt closed a large section of Honeycutt Road yesterday. Raleigh police and the State Highway Patrol assisted Wake County sheriffs with the search after the suspect fled from the scene of a nearby crash. The incident led several nearby schools to move into a code yellow lockdown that prevented any exit or entry. (WRAL)
  3. A shooting was reported just before 6:40 pm on Thursday at a sweepstakes parlor. This is the second shooting at a sweepstakes parlor in the span of a few days, and the one victim in this incident suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg. (CBS17)
  4. A Raleigh man has been sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for his role in violence following the death of George Floyd. Richard Rubalcava pled guilty to setting a fire at a Dollar General Express as well as vandalizing the Red Hat building. (WXII12)
  5. The real estate market in the Triangle has been hot for some time now, and as people try to find short-term rentals while searching for a permanent home to purchase, the rental market is feeling the effects. The cost of renting in North Carolina is among 10 states seeing the highest jump, with Durham going as high as 40%. (abc11)

Today in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • Today Raleigh National Cemetery will be participating in National Wreaths Across America Day. A ceremony will be held at noon, and if you would like to help you can arrive at 10:00 am.
  • 2B's Brains and Brothers is hosting their Blessed 2 Bless Christmas Giveaway. If you're in need of groceries or toys, the giveaway begins at 10:00 am and will go until 3:00 pm or they run out.
  • If you're into science, NC Museum of Natural Science is diving into the science that won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics in a special presentation that you can join in person or online. (2:00 pm)
  • Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is hosting their grand opening today. Head over for raffles, music, and local beer. (Facebook)

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— CJ Fullford

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