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🌱Teen Killed While Trick-Or-Treating + NCSU Chancellor Annual Address

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Feliz Día De Los Muertos Raleigh!

No matter what time you get up in the morning, it's so important to take time to just enjoy being you. Personally, I have ADHD and have never been able to meditate, but even spending a few minutes to catch up on what is happening around me and actually sipping my coffee really helps re-center me. I hope you can take a moment to breathe and do whatever it is you need to do in order to really find your zen. Catch up on everything below, including:

  • Mighty Giveback Show raises significant money for nonprofits.
  • Where to go stargazing in such a bright city.
  • Raleigh residents share their secret happy places.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 71 Low: 53.

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Here are the top six stories in Raleigh today:

  1. One teenage boy was killed, and two others were hospitalized after a Monday night shooting. Xzavion Lawton, 16, died near the River Birch at Town Center apartment complex. Lawton's mother said that he was out trick-or-treating with friends that night and around 9:54 p.m. officers informed her that her son was taken to WakeMed where he later died of his injuries. The two friends Xzavion was trick-or-treating with are expected to survive and no identifying information has been released regarding the two. (abc11, WRAL)
  2. Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle said on Tuesday, that October 28th's Mighty Giveback Show raised more than $1 million for nonprofits. The net proceeds will be distributed to 11 nonprofits, including Habitat for Humanity, Hope Renovations and Passage Home. The Mighty Giveback Show was sold out, with community members, leaders, partners and sponsors in the audience. (CBS17)
  3. The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for a big night in February as they participate in the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game. The game will be the Carolina Hurricanes first appearance in the outdoor games and is expected to bring thousands to Raleigh. It's not clear how much it will cost to transform Carter-Finley from a football field into a hockey rink, but the Hurricanes are asking the City of Raleigh for a total of $200,000 to help with "event pre-planning and hospitality-related expenses." The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and Wake County have also been asked for a $200,000 contribution. (CBS17)
  4. On Tuesday morning, a crash involving four vehicles caused major delays on Interstate 440. The crash took place around 7 a.m. near Exit 5 westbound. Tow trucks were blocking three lanes around 8 a.m. and delays went on as far as Wade Avenue. None of the drivers who remained at the scene were badly injured. (WRAL)
  5. Monday was the beginning of N.C. State's Red and White week, and Chancellor Randy Woodson delivered his annual address. His speech was predominantly focused on the university's accomplishments, but he also took a moment to speak on the tragic loss of three students this year. Chancellor Woodson has spent his entire career in higher education, has children of his own, and said that the losses have weighed heavily on him. (CBS17, YouTube, NCSU News)
  6. The Wake County Animal Center is over capacity and in desperate need of animal lovers. The center has nearly 200 animals staying there, exceeding its floor capacity. The center is in critical need for adoptions, with only 75 kennels for dogs, and 42 spaces for cats. As of Monday there were 110 dogs and 75 cats being housed at the shelter. In addition to the existing pets being sheltered, surrender appointments are booked fully for the next month. Beginning yesterday, cats and dogs 8 years+ will be available at a reduced rate. Senior dogs will be $25, and cats will be name your price. (WRAL)

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Bonus: 45 events to check out this November (WRAL)

From my notebook:

  • It's Día De Los Muertos, even if you don't celebrate it's a great opportunity to honor your loved ones passed. If you do celebrate, Raleigh's Historic Oakwood Cemetery is hosting a celebration tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that is worth checking out.
  • Raleigh's Ashley Christensen is opening up about her experience with alcoholism, as she hares her most recent sobriety chip and discloses a bit about her journey to sobriety. (WRAL)
  • If you're looking to find your own "secret happy place" in Raleigh, RaleighMag has compiled some of those places that other community members shared.
  • Governor Cooper and first lady Kristin Cooper welcomed trick or treaters to the Executive Mansion on Monday night. (WRAL)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— CJ Fullford

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