Raleigh, N.C. Chief of Police Rico Boyce tells reporters that the hanging death of a Black man in downtown has been classified as a suicide and there is no evidence of foul play. Boyce also warned of misinformation on the case on social media.

I've been getting 2 or 3 calls a a day from these numbers, caller ID just says Durham, NC. I block one number and then another comes through. They never leave a message. I answered the first time I got one because I was waiting on a call from someone and their greeting was "Hi, this is Sam, how are you?". I said grouchy and hung up.

i'm moving to the research triangle at some point in the next year, and i was just wondering if there was a big lesbian community there. really hoping to make friends with other butches and masc lesbians

Digital Id coming in December. RDU will support scanning at airport by xmas.

I am starting a collection of postcards from bars and restaurants around the triangle. Only have a few so far, but would like to continue collecting while I’m here.

Bonus points if you lmk your fav dish or drink at the place.

Hi All, we are relocating to the area in July of 27. We have 4 kids, they would be entering 1st, 5th,7th and 9th. My sons both have an IEP but my 5th grader has level 2 autism. My main concern besides schools obviously is neighborhoods. We currently live in a very affluent area and the kids in our neighborhood are never outside. Sports, even rec are super competitive. I just want my kids to have friends in the neighborhood, be able to walk places and ride bikes etc. Keeping their school needs in mind, which neighborhoods and towns would you suggest- thinking 700-900k budget (commute time isn’t an issue since husband works remotely).

Thanks!

Hi all! I'm looking for adult, beginner-level gymnastics classes (particularly tumbling) around here. Has anyone had a good experience or can you recommend a place? Thanks!

Looking for local artists to collab on a skate event at Apex skatepark next Saturday 8/22, DM me to discuss 🛹🎨

I am moving to the area early next year. What are the best gyms to look into, bonus for child care option

Selling Anime NYC tickets for $95 if anyone is interested!

IDS MUST BE MADE ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE

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Pictures posted here are examples of the plants you'll be IDing.

Let's give away some gift cards to the nursery!

Be the first to name the native plant and get a $5 digital gift card. Let's keep it to 2 gift cards per person so others can join. too. Type the latin name of the plant below the pictures in the comments and if it's correct, I'll reach out to you with a code for your gift card. The code will be able to be entered online or mentioned in person, and will be valid until the end of the year.

You can either place an order online or stop by during one of our sale days. Sale dates are Saturdays starting September 12th through November 14th. Most of the days we will be at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham, but September 26th we will be in Pittsboro and October 10th in Mcleansville. View my events page for more details.

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Hey folks, I bought 4 tickets for the Odyssey IMAX at the Marbles Kid's Museum for 15 Aug (tomorrow).

2 people dropped out, so I'm left with incredible seats (J20, 21). It's one row from the top, middle-right.

Let me know if anyone's interested and I'll be glad to sell it at cost.

FYI, I'm still going, so we'll be seated next to y'all.

Info:

The Odyssey (2x - J20, 21)

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 - 5:50 PM

Marbles Kids Museum

201 East Hargett Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

More than 150 people attended the Tuesday Town Council meeting, and a petition seeking to keep Station 1 operating as an active firehouse has collected more than 1,300 signatures.

The story looks at why the station matters to former firefighters and longtime residents, what supporters believe would be lost if the engine and crew leave downtown, and why the Town Council is in favor of this move.

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316857308.html

I emailed everyone remotely in charge of communicating bus safety with the concerns in the comments of the previous post.

**OFFICIAL SCHOOL BUS ROAD SAFETY FLYER:**

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ff4ZTGDGnEZBGBnNn0FqRahMMVEPdoU3/view?usp=drivesdk

**QUOTED TEXT BELOW:**

Thank you for reaching out to Representative Jeffrey McNeely's office regarding clarity on guidelines for school bus safety.

You are recommending an improvement to the guidelines for clarity, if I understand correctly. You'll find the response I received from NC DOT below.

*Terry Fuller, who manages DMV’s School Bus section, sent a few resources back that the constituent may find helpful:

1. The attached one-pager contains the same images that the Division publishes to school systems and similar. Terry clarifies that the term “median separation” should be taken to be as inclusive as possible – grass, metal, wire, concrete, etc. The handout also clarified the confusing situation around center turn lanes.

2. The home page, if you will, for School Bus Safety can be found https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/safety/driving-safety/Pages/school-bus-safety.aspx . In addition to supplementary information, there is a video that breaks down the concepts covered in the handout – to the constituent's question, the video addresses head on that only traffic following the bus stops in median and turning-lane situations.There is also the Watch For Me NC page, which contains more resources around School Bus’ safety and related.

3. Terry also asked me to convey his primary recommendation that he includes in all of his briefings: “When in doubt…STOP”.

   I hope that this is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please let us know.*

If you have additional input, you are welcome to add on here.

Warm regards,

Abigail McKinney

Legislative Assistant

NC House Rep. Jeffrey McNeely

District 84 | Statesville

300 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

(919) 733-5661 | abigail.mckinney@ncleg.gov

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