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🌱Ukraine Rally + Shootout Charges Dropped + Outage Near Crabtree

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Happy National Pokémon Day Raleigh!

First, today's weather:

Chilly with rain at times. High: 47 Low: 34.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. More North Carolinians came out to downtown Raleigh on Saturday morning to rally in support of Ukraine. According to United Nations officials, more than 120,000 people have fled from Ukraine since Thursday. Protestors in Raleigh said they were not just speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin, but also in support of democratic ideals and freedom. (WRAL)
  2. All charges in connection with the rolling shootout that went from Garner to Raleigh have been dropped. The incident that took place on February 17 stemmed from a botched break-in at an auto shop in Garner. According to Tammy Amaon with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, the district attorney's office did not have sufficient evidence for charges. (CBS17)
  3. Timothy Anthony Gunther has been arrested after his ineligible run for an open district judge seat in 2020. Gunther won the seat by more than 10,000 votes, but the Wake County Board of Elections discovered substantial evidence that cast doubt on his residency. Wake County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Erin Curry confirmed the arrest but did not confirm the official reason. (WAVY)
  4. An excavator knocked over a utility pole near Crabtree Valley Mall, impacting traffic lights in the area. The incident occurred around 4:45 pm, and power was still out as of 5:30 am. About 30 minutes after the incident, a wreck involving at least two cars took place in front of the mall. (CBS17)
  5. Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly have filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to halt implementation of the new congressional maps. The appeal only applies to the congressional map as the other maps were the ones approved by the General Assembly. Attorneys for the N.C. General Assembly filed for an Emergency Application for Stay of the rulings on Friday. (abc11)

Today in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • I know it isn't 2016 any more, but it's National Pokémon Day and there's still a whole community of Pokémon lovers and Po-Go players in Raleigh. Bust out the smart phone and go for a walk!
  • Big Boss Brewing is hosting its 2022 Parade Fundraiser to cover the cost of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
  • The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is hosting a virtual Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser now through Saturday, March 5 (Spectrum News 1)

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— CJ Fullford

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