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20 cars hit by bullets at Crabtree in 'cowboy-style' fight, DA says

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-28 20:16:05


SUMMARY: A recent gunfight reminiscent of a cowboy showdown occurred outside Crabtree Valley Mall, according to Wake County’s district attorney. Jaquez Brown is in custody after allegedly shooting into a car occupied by a 13 and 15-year-old during a gang altercation. The DA reported over 20 vehicles were struck in this shootout among rival gangs on what was supposed to be a calm Saturday afternoon. Remarkably, no injuries were reported, but the incident put local residents at risk. Brown’s bond was increased from $20,000 to $200,000, and he is scheduled for his next court appearance on November 18.

A 24-year-old charged in a weekend shooting inside a Crabtree Valley Mall parking deck faced a judge for the first time on Monday.

In court, Wake County Assistant District Attorney Matt Lively said Jaquez Brown, 24, is facing charges for shooting into a car with a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old inside. At least 20 cars were hit by bullets, he said, although no one was injured.

Lively said the Saturday afternoon shooting in the Macy’s parking deck was the result of a fight between rival gangs, describing it as a “cowboy-style gunfight.”

“He put the safety of all the residents of Wake County at great risk basically with a cowboy-style gunfight at Crabtree mall,” Lively described in court.

A judge on Monday increased Brown’s bond to $200,000 plus electronic monitoring.

On Saturday around 1:35 p.m., Raleigh police officers responded to multiple shots fired in the parking deck behind the mall on Creedmoor Road.

Police told WRAL News there were no reported injuries.

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Helene: About $9B of resolution’s $110B relief headed to North Carolina | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-12-21 09:29:00

SUMMARY: Relief efforts for Hurricane Helene in North Carolina received a boost with the passage of the American Relief Act 2025, which allocates $110 billion for various disasters, including Hurricane Helene. While bipartisan support was shown, Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop opposed the resolution. President Biden signed the bill, directing about $9 billion specifically to North Carolina for disaster recovery, including support for infrastructure and agriculture. The aid aims to address devastation from Helene, which caused significant loss of life and property damage. Key officials emphasized the importance of this funding for the recovery of communities in western North Carolina.

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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk • NC Newsline

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ncnewsline.com – Jennifer Shutt – 2024-12-21 09:15:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to increase Social Security benefits by eliminating the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO), affecting millions of Americans, particularly public servants. The legislation, costing over $195 billion over ten years, awaits President Biden’s approval. While many senators support these changes, some express concerns about the potential impact on the Social Security trust fund. Current estimates suggest this could advance insolvency by six months, prompting calls for a broader discussion on Social Security’s sustainability. The bill reflects longstanding efforts to rectify perceived inequities in the current system.

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Fuel prices better than national average for 3.3M forecast to travel | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-12-20 15:08:00

SUMMARY: As North Carolinians prepare for holiday travel, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $2.83, below the national average of $3.05. AAA anticipates 3.5 million residents traveling at least 50 miles from home in the state between December 23 and January 1. While North Carolina’s gasoline prices are better than a month ago, diesel averages $3.41. Among 14 major metro areas, Jacksonville has the lowest unleaded price at $2.72, while Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest at $2.97. North Carolina’s gas taxes, currently 40.4 cents per gallon, fund transportation projects statewide.

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