🌱 Carjack Kidnapping + EMS Competitive Wages + Rep. Retires

Raleigh NC

18 October, 2021

3:41 PM

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Happy LGBT Center Awareness Day Raleigh, First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 74 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Raleigh today: Police were led on a chase that started at the intersection of Tryon Road and Gorman Street, and led them to Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. Morteza Zakeri stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a convenience store with a 14-year-old girl still inside it. He now faces charges of first-degree kidnapping, felony flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle, and larceny of a motor vehicle. (abc11)Wake County EMS leaders are calling for increased pay for EMS workers to combat the staffing shortage amidst record-setting call numbers. Not only is the county seeing a decrease in paramedic applicants, but they are also seeing more competition from non-EMS employers looking for emergency credentials and certification. (CBS17) Wake County is also developing a Nurse Navigation line to handle 911 calls that don't need critical care and will also help train high school students to become paramedics. (WRAL)Superior Court Judge David Lee scheduled a court hearing for Monday in the Leandro school funding case. Judge Lee wants an update on why the funding roadmap he endorsed has not been carried out as of yet. Lee expressed last month that he was prepared to issue "judicial remedies" if he hadn't seen action, but GOP lawmakers disagree with Lee forcing the General Assembly to spend certain levels of money. (Spectrum News 1)New details have been released surrounding the fatal accidents on Sunday. The single-car SUV accident that involved a vehicle on Capital Boulevard crashing into a bridge, killed five passengers that were in the vehicle. (WSOC-TV) The accident that led to the death of Officer Ryan Andrew Hayworth and put Officer Cody A. Hagler and Michael Routh Melugin in the hospital, was caused by Dedric Romero Privette. Privette is also in the hospital, and officers believe that alcohol impairment is a factor in the incident. (WXII12)North Carolina Rep. David Price of the Fourth District has announced that he will be retiring at the end of his current term. The congressman was first elected in 1987, and will serve until December 2022. Price's district includes Durham, Franklin, Granville, Orange, and parts of Chatham, Wake, and Vance counties. (WAVY) Today's Raleigh Daily is brought to you by GoodRx, a Patch Brand Partner. Recognizing the early signs of the common cold is important in helping prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here's what you need to know about the causes of the common cold, its symptoms and how you can combat this seasonal malady. Today in Raleigh: Trivia: The Hop Yard Quiz Trivia (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) & Friends Halloween Special Trivia at Triangle Beer Co. (7:00 pm)Vinyasa in the Garden with Oak City Yoga (6:30 pm - 7:15 pm)Cary Jazz Meetup October Jam Session (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)Music Bingo at Bond Brothers Eastside (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)Inside @ The Library for School Aged Kids (4:00 pm - 4:30 pm) Raleigh Patch Notebook This LGBT Center Awareness Day, check out some of the many resources that the LGBT Center of Raleigh offers. Job hunting? Catch the Resume Makeover Masterclass tomorrow online (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)If you're opting to skip the fair this year but you don't want to miss out on the foods, 13 Tacos and Taps has released its recipe for its fair-inspired taco. (WRAL)If you pass purple lights on the Triangle Expressway, it's a manufacturing defect that NCDOT is aware of. (CBS17)Don't forget, your teens can apply to many NC colleges free of charge this week with The Countdown to College. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Online auction of office furniture, and IT equipment (October 19) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — CJ Fullford Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Raleigh Daily? Contact me at [email protected].