🌱 Brides Across America + Reassignment Feedback + Fall Burn Ban

Raleigh NC

30 November, 2021

3:48 PM

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Happy National Christmas Lights Day Raleigh! First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 43. Rent this space: Are you a local real estate agent, law firm or business owner? Keep your business top-of-mind in Raleigh by becoming a premium local sponsor for the Daily. Learn more about how it works here. Here are the top stories in Raleigh today: A Raleigh bridal store partnered with a charity to give away wedding dresses to first responders, military members, health care workers, and other heroes. Brides Across America works with bridal retailers nationwide to donate gowns, and Savvi Formalwear & Bridal of Raleigh joined them on Monday to give an Air Force member a dress. (CBS17)On Tuesday night Wake County parents had the opportunity to voice their feedback on the reassignment proposal. 98% of students wouldn't be affected by the plan, but families of those who would have already organized protests and expressed anger toward the changes. (WRAL)The family of Lauren Kennedy Brady, owner of the Theatre Raleigh, were able to find a way home after concerns that they would be stuck in South Africa due to newly implemented travel restrictions. The family of four was able to secure flights home on two separate flights thanks to their travel agent monitoring vacancies. (CBS17)Dr. Mandy Cohen, the head of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping down. (Hickory Daily Record) Following the decision, Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Kody Kinsley to succeed Cohen on January 1, 2022. (WITN) The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled burning permits statewide as of 5:00 pm Monday. According to Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, "It is fall wildfire season in NC and a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly." (FOX8) Today's Raleigh Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Raleigh: Music Bingo: Isaac Hunter's Tavern (9:00 pm-11:00 pm) Nicklepoint (7:00 pm)Trivia: Clouds Brewing (7:30 pm-9:00 pm), Locked & Loaded Garner (7:00 pm-9:00 pm), Brickhouse Raleigh (7:00 pm-9:00 pm), Chow Raleigh (8:00 pm-10:00 pm)Karaoke at Tin Roof Raleigh (8:00 pm-2:00 am)Holiday Pop-Up Market at Raleigh Union Station (6:00 pm) Miracle® at The Haymaker: World's Largest Tacky Sweater Party (7:30 pm) From my notebook: It's National Christmas Lights Day and VisitRaleigh has a list of some of the Favorite Holiday Light Displays in Raleigh. The Pullen Park Welcome Center will be selling the limited edition Pullen Park Carousel holiday ornament for $15 + tax. (Patch)Wake County COVID-19 testing sites are seeing long lines following Thanksgiving. (abc11) Feature your local business here for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].