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Happy Play Outside Day Raleigh!

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain. High: 55 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Raleigh today:

  1. Wake Tech celebrated the opening of its new WakeWorks Apprenticeship Center. The ribbon cutting ceremony commemorated the occasion. The center holds an apprenticeship lab for students in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical programs as well as a state-of-the art Mechatronics and Robotics lab. (WakeTech)
  2. The Cardinal at North Hills senior living community welcomed members of the Raleigh Police Department, Raleigh Fire Department, Wake County EMS and other first responders to enjoy a free breakfast and coffee yesterday morning. The breakfast served as a thank-you, with residents and employees of The Cardinal facing the freezing temperatures to serve. (CBS17)
  3. The debate over the sports betting bill that has been making its way through the General Assembly is coming close to a vote. If supporters are successful, sports betting could be legal as early as next year. The bill has seen bipartisan support as well as bipartisan opposition. (WNCT9)
  4. Large employers across the Triangle are gearing up for the January 4 deadline that will require employees be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. CBS17 reached out to various employers to see how they will be tackling the deadline. (CBS17)
  5. The state Supreme Court is now facing a decision that could impact cases for years to come. As the issue of recusal of two justices has been raised, the state Supreme Court must now decide whether it will force the recusal of the judges. (WRAL)

Today in Raleigh:

Raleigh Patch Notebook

  • This Play Outside Day, find the parks nearest you courtesy of The City of Raleigh.
  • Don't forget about your green babies as the temperatures drop. Since we had freezing temperatures, abc11 is reminding you to protect your plants. (abc11)
  • The Preiss Co. has acquired two Raleigh communities for $133 million.(Multi Housing News)

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