🌱 Clearing Rape-Kit Backlog + Leandro Funding Review Extended

Raleigh NC

21 April, 2022

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Happy Earth Day Raleigh! First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 55. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Looking to sell a home in the Raleigh area? Angie Bagley of Greystone Management has over 15 years of experience in the Raleigh market. She specializes in 2% listings fees and knows what it takes to get buyers under contract in this rapidly changing market. 'Daily' readers who list with Angie will have their homes professionally photographed for free. For deep local expertise, highly competitive fees and concierge-level service, email Angie today at [email protected]. Click here to get your business featured in this spot. Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today: Raleigh police responded to a double shooting on Wednesday night on Quarry Street, just north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. One man was found outside the house, and the other man was a few blocks away. Both victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The gunman is not in custody, and police have not released additional details about a motive or suspect. (abc11, WRAL, CBS17)North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein says that progress is being made in efforts to clear the state's backlog of 16,000 untested rape kits. Stein said on Thursday, that more than three-fourths of kits that can be tested have either been tested or are in the process of being tested. Through testing the backlog, so far 63 arrests have been made in connection with 91 assaults. (CBS17)Wake County home prices have been rising for some time now, but some areas of the county are experiencing even larger than expected price jumps. The average single-family home has sold for $154,000 more in recent months compared to 5 years ago. Elisa Moore, of Five County Specialist Real Estate, points out that some of the largest increases are in some of the rural areas outside of Raleigh's city center. Three of the top ZIP codes reporting high growth are also some of the poorest areas of the county. (abc11)Raleigh police officers responded to an incident on Wednesday night around 9:35 pm at a sweepstakes parlor. Police say that a man attempted to steal a key that would give access to an undisclosed amount of money, and two men attempted to flee but crashed in the parking lot. One employee fired a shot at the SUV and was arrested and charged for shooting into a moving vehicle. Police are still looking for the two men who fled the scene. (WRAL)The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to give Special Superior Court Judge Michael Robinson a seven day extension. Robinson requested the extension on Tuesday while citing differences between the legal parties over details and numerous documents to review. The Supreme Court tasked Robinson with reviewing Judge David Lee's order and originally gave him until Wednesday to report findings. (Spectrum News 1) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Raleigh: Earth Day Market at Hartwell (5:00pm-8:00pm)Brewgaloo in Downtown Raleigh (6:00pm-10:00pm)Rick's Cabaret Weekends with Animal (7:00pm-2:00am)Karaoke at The Brickhouse Raleigh (9:00pm-1:00am)The Underground at The Architect Bar & Social House (9:00pm-2:00am) Bonus: 10 Things to do with kids (WRAL) & weekend best bets (WRAL). From my notebook: It's Earth Day and The Cary Theater is playing Wall-E at 5:00 pm and The Biggest Little Farm at 7:30 pm to celebrate the day.Livable Raleigh has commissioned a study to gauge community concerns around growth, affordable housing, and community engagement. (INDY Week) NC State researchers are predicting an active hurricane season with two dozen named storms. (CBS17) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) 6 Biggest Problems Facing Businesses In 2022 (April 26) 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] You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. — CJ Fullford