www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-15 20:10:02

SUMMARY: A new social district may be developed in the Village District of Raleigh, allowing open consumption of alcohol in designated areas. This area, close to downtown and NC State, could enhance the shopping and dining experience. City leaders emphasized the need for outreach to local residents to gauge support. While businesses and shoppers expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, concerns about potential negative behaviors were raised. Data shows a rise in crime since the introduction of Raleigh’s first social district. The city council plans to revisit this discussion in mid-November before moving forward with the proposal.

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n’ Stroll program to the Village District, which would allow people to drink beer, wine or cocktails from specially marked cups during specific times and areas of the Village District.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-15 16:06:52

SUMMARY: In Western North Carolina, ongoing recovery efforts are challenging as Governor Roy Cooper reported 92 people remain missing following Hurricanes Helen and Milton. Asheville City Schools plan to reopen on October 28, while Buncombe County Schools have yet to set a date. New safety measures for FEMA workers have been implemented due to threats and intimidation against them, leading to a temporary halt in operations. Authorities arrested William Parsons for threatening FEMA staff while armed. The Department of Justice is investigating the threats. Meanwhile, power restoration continues, with over 4 million accounts reinstated post-Hurricane Milton, though sentiments on the federal response remain mixed.

There’s still a long way to go to get western North Carolina back to something resembling the way it was before the storm.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-15 15:29:00

SUMMARY: Silicon carbide power solutions company Wolfspeed, based in North Carolina, has a tentative agreement to receive $750 million from the Biden administration. This funding aims to establish a silicon carbide wafer manufacturing plant in Siler City, bolstering the domestic semiconductor supply crucial for the future energy economy and AI advancements. Despite reporting a 71% drop in shares and ongoing losses, Wolfspeed remains a market leader facing competition from China. The investment, part of the CHIPS and Science Act, is expected to create over 2,000 manufacturing and 3,000 construction jobs, enhancing U.S. semiconductor research and production capabilities.

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