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🌱 Wake County Wellness Leave Ok'd + New State Fair Foods Announced

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Happy National Do Something Nice Day Raleigh!

What yesterday's news lacked, today MORE THAN makes up for. Today's newsletter is jam packed with so much information you will not want to miss, including:

  • I'm getting way too excited about the State Fair.
  • Raleigh ranks among the best cities in the nation once again.
  • Did you use the Crabtree Creek Trail in late September?

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 71 Low: 53.

Here are the top six stories today in Raleigh:

  1. During Tuesday's Wake County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board unanimously approved paid wellness leave for county employees. County officials say it will give employees time off to dedicate to mental health and wellbeing. Full and part-time employees can use two days of leave for wellness activities, preventative care, and support services like therapy. This move is the latest part of their goal to promote a good work-life balance. (CBS17)
  2. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced a timeline for the resurfacing project from Wake Forest Road to Wade Avenue on I-440. A contract has officially been awarded and preliminary work will begin in the winter, with the actual resurfacing to start in the spring, and completion expected in summer of 2024. The DOT has received an abundance of complaints from residents that prompted the fast tracking of the project. (abc11)
  3. The Raleigh State Fair has announced the list of new foods that will be at the 2022 State Fair. I'm personally most excited about the deep fried Cuban rolls, the DoriEsquites and the Thanksgiving stuffed turkey leg! If you're new to the State Fair, make sure you look into the Weekday Lunch Pass Program that lets you get in to have lunch for free! (abc11, WRAL) The fair will also be holding an accessABILITY Day to include events and activities for people with disabilities to be able to participate in. (The Daily Tar Heel)
  4. A new ranking by Money has named Raleigh the No. 4 Best Place to Live in the US. The ranking looked at economic opportunities, quality of life, diversity, and "where the best futures lie." Raleigh was able to outrank so many cities thanks to the more than 9,000 acres of green space, diverse restaurants and events, and notable employers. Chapel Hill was also among the top 50, coming in at #12. (WRAL)
  5. State law enforcement officers have begun "Operation Crash Reduction," and encouraging drivers to slow down through October 9. Mark Ezzell, the director of the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program says that North Carolina roads have experienced an epidemic of high-speed crashes, hence the focus on speed for this year's crash reduction. (WITN) In 2021, 424 people died in speed-related crashes, and this year 300 people have already been killed. (NCDOT)
  6. Latest Raleigh crime news:
    1. Raleigh police are asking anyone who used the Crabtree Creek Trail between 2-5 p.m. on September 29 to call the police. They say that any information may help in the investigation into the death of Rodney Lewis Clark. (CBS17)
    2. Police have identified and arrested a suspect in a robbery that took place on Monday near N.C. State's campus. John Wayne Davis has been arrested after allegedly attempting to rob the Wells Fargo on Hillsborough Street. (CBS17)
    3. Garner Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that took place on Monday night on U.S. Highway 70. A pedestrian was in the roadway when they were struck, and police have not determined if charges will be filed. (WRAL)
    4. Raleigh police are investigating a crash that occurred between an SUV and a motorcyclist, that caused the motorcyclist to be ejected on Monday night along Hillsborough Street. As of late Monday no one had been charged in the incident, and the motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital for observation. (CBS17)

Today in Raleigh:

Thursday in Raleigh:

Bonus: Events to check out this month (WRAL)

From my notebook:

  • It's National Do Something Nice Day, and it also happens to be World Teacher Day, so perhaps you have something nice in mind to do, but if not, WakeEd and Tools 4 Schools are always accepting donations to help teachers stock up their classroom free of charge.
  • Volunteers from the area are joining others across the country with the Red Cross to bring aid to Florida communities impacted by hurricane Ian. (Spectrum News 1)
  • The North Carolina Museum of Art has previewed "The People's Collection," exhibit that will be open for families beginning October 8 and 9. (CBS17)
  • PackHOWL has announced that Waka Flocka Flame will be its featured 2022 artist. (N.C. State University Technician)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— CJ Fullford

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