🌱 Federal Funds Fighting Homelessness + Visions R.A.G.E. Program

Raleigh NC

18 March, 2022

4:31 PM

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Happy National Let's Laugh Day Raleigh! First, today's weather: A gusty t-storm in the a.m.. High: 80 Low: 50. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Raleigh and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today: Wake County has received $4.1 million in funding from the federal government to fight homelessness. The money has gone to six government agencies and nonprofits. Much of the money will go to permanent supportive housing, and housing for and vulnerable populations. The grant provides a 22% increase in funding over last year. (INDY Week)Details have come to light regarding the police chase in which a suspect fired at police on Thursday. The suspect was Willie Jerome Daniels who was pursued by officers after reportedly setting fire to his Knightdale home in the attempted murder of his wife. After encountering officers near the intersection of New Bern Avenue and New Hope Road, and a confrontational pursuit, Daniels was taken into custody. (CBS17)On Friday morning, at least 12 cars were involved in a crash on I-440 near Wade Avenue. The I-440 east lanes were all closed between Wade Avenue (Exit 4) and Lake Boone Trail (Exit 5) until 8:00 am when one lane was reopened. (WRAL)Downtown businesses welcomed St. Patrick's Day festivities with lots of green festivities. The holiday brought an influx of business with partygoers ready to enjoy the first major holiday with mask restrictions dropped. Employees and customers at Hibernian enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day block party as a long-awaited celebration. (abc11)Raleigh's Vision Church has launched its R.A.G.E. program to try to invest in small businesses that have struggled throughout the pandemic. The Random Acts of Generosity Everywhere initiative is trying to make small investments in businesses and is challenging others to do the same. The church's pastor, Jerome Gay says the Lord gave him a vision to display faith through generosity, and the pandemic has given them an opportunity to enact that generosity. (abc11) Today in Raleigh: Raleigh Roasts 2022 Coffee & Pastry Tasting at Moore Square (9:00am-1:45pm)Playthrough Gaming Convention at Raleigh Convention Center (10:00am-10:00pm)St. Patrick's Day Paddy on the Green Festival at Lafayette Village (12:00pm-4:00pm)Marchtoberfest at Clouds Brewing (2:00pm-9:00pm)Benefit Yoga Class for United Help Ukraine at Republic of Yoga Cary (4:00pm-5:15pm)Trap Karaoke at The Ritz Raleigh (8:00pm-12:00am) From my notebook: It's National Let's Laugh Day and Raleigh is home to Goodnight's Comedy Club where you can watch shows, take lessons, and more. Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson is hosting a blood drive with The Blood Connection today from 11:00am-2:00pm. Pre-register here.Second Chance Pet Adoption volunteers will be at Unleashed at Stonehenge to wash your pups in exchange for a donation to the organization. Schedule a wash here.The Wake County Animal Center will be at Bond Brother Beer Company in Cary to introduce you to adoptable pups from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience: A Color-Filled Exhibition Of Lights And Reflections (March 20) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 28) Add your event Loving the Raleigh Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for another update! — CJ Fullford