🌱 Mailbox Theft Precautions + WakeMed Reassesses Security Measures

Raleigh NC

09 June, 2022

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Happy National Herbs and Spices Day Raleigh! First, today's weather: Sun mixing with clouds. High: 83 Low: 66. Here's to our premier local sponsor. Check out what they can do for you: 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 today in Raleigh: On Wednesday night, the first of six listening sessions across the city took place to allow residents to comment on the Raleigh Police Department's draft of the new de-escalation policy. The current de-escalation policy is included under the department's use of force protocol, but the RPD says that it should be its own skill, not something to be associated with use of force. Activists are hopeful with the new policy, but want to know how officers will be held accountable. (abc11, CBS17)A Raleigh resident is warning neighbors after he claims a check was stolen out of his mailbox. Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Zack McKee had a check in the mailbox to send to his father, but about an hour later a neighbor told him that a man in a ski mask in a red car took the letter and sped off. Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center warns that thieves can steal someone's identity by taking documents from the mailbox, and wans people to drop mail containing sensitive information into a secure mailbox or directly to a post office. (CBS17)Leaders at WakeMed are reassessing their security following recent mass shootings, including the one that took place in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital and left four dead in four minutes. Barbara Bisset, WakeMed's executive director for preparedness and innovation learning, is looking at all the different ways safety can be put at risk. The hospitals have invited and encouraged all staff to give input on the safety and security. Bisset says the hospital will develop an action plan from there to see what improvements are needed. (Spectrum News 1) A Wake County mother also spoke at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, urging the board to buy and install new door locking systems in all county schools. (abc11)J'Adore Boutique was targeted by an organized smash-and-grab robbery six months ago, and now it has been targeted again. This time it was targeted by a fraud scheme that the FBI says is hitting businesses across eight states. The owner receives calls daily requesting pricey items, paid for with stolen credit cards. Once the credit card company reverses charges, the local business is left without merchandise or payment. (WRAL)Work on the Capital Square mixed-use development broke ground on Thursday. The groundbreaking took place at 2 p.m. with Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin in attendance. The space will be 20 stories tall with 297 apartment units, a rooftop pool, 10,000 square feet of retail space and other amenities. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2024. (WRAL) From our sponsor: Are you a Raleigh resident looking for an investment alternative to the stock market? Bloomberg recently asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now, and many of them had the same answer: fine art. Thinking you can't afford a Picasso? Well in 2012, Congress passed the JOBS Act, which allowed for the securitization of artwork. 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See important Reg A Disclosures Today in Raleigh: Foodie Fridays at Dorothea Dix Park (5 - 8 p.m.)Acro Yoga at Triangle Rock Club (6 - 7 p.m.)Music Bingo at PourWorks (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.) and Spring Rolls (9 - 11 p.m.)Comedy Showcase at Sammy's Tap and Grill (8 p.m.)Friday Family Flicks at Garner Recreation Center: Spider-Man No Way Home (8:45 p.m.)Karaoke at Brickhouse (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.) & Dance Party Karaoke at The Pickled Pub (10 p.m. - 2 a.m.) From my notebook: It's National Herbs and Spices Day and Cary has a Vom Fass location that you have to check out if you love to cook! My husband and I discovered Vom Fass on our honeymoon and it holds a special place in my heart. Today is Brookside Bodega's Grand Opening Celebration. They'll have carnival games, live band, and sidewalk chalk art from 4 - 9 p.m. Carnival games until 7 p.m.TIME magazine has recognized Joann Blumfeld of Raleigh as part of its recent list of most innovative teachers. (WRAL)Meta, Facebook's parent company, has announced that it is looking at opening an office in the Triangle. (Axios) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 15) Co-Parenting & Summer Vacation - Vesta's Charlotte, NC Hub (June 15) Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) One-of-A-Kind Meerkat Experience Coming To The Streets at Southpoint (June 28) Add your event That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update. — CJ Fullford Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Raleigh Daily? Contact me at [email protected]