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🏃 A new toll road in Raleigh?
Dylan Dodson
February 15, 2024
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Good afternoon, Raleigh. Did you hear that Taylor’s boyfriend won the Super Bowl on Sunday?
In today’s Raleigh Rundown:
Is a Raleigh University in trouble?
Iconic BBQ restaurant moving?
Where to get local chocolate for Valentine’s Day?
Let’s get to it. 🏃
Stories this week
Saint Augustine University aims to raise $5 million to save the school’s accreditation. 💰
The school is launching a fundraising campaign called the Falcon Pride Initiative as it “seeks to elevate financial stability and reaffirm” the school’s “commitment to providing high-quality education to its students,” according to a press release. The initiative was launched last Thursday.
The university’s accrediting agency voted in December to remove the Historically Black school from its membership. The decision followed years of financial challenges for the school as well as previous sanctions imposed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Areteia Therapeutics, a biotech company in Chapel Hill, has surpassed $400 million in funding for asthma treatment 💊
Areteia’s lead drug candidate has the potential to be the first oral therapy to treat patients with severe asthma that remains uncontrolled. As of right now, there are no other oral products in late-stage development. Aretei’s oral drug would be the first on the market of its kind.
A possible toll road is coming to Capital Boulevard 🛣️
As plans to revamp a congested Capital Boulevard keep hitting financial roadblocks, talks have begun on what it might look like in Raleigh if part of the corridor were a toll road headed toward Wake Forest.
J.J. Eden, executive director of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, said it’s too early to tell whether tolls are in the highway’s future, but it's being explored, as sections of the road keep failing to make the competitive statewide project schedule.
LOCAL BUSINESS
🐖 One of the oldest restaurants in Downtown Raleigh, Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque, is negotiating a move to a 3-acre lot about four miles from its current location.
The restaurant has been downtown since 1938, but issues downtown has faced in recent years - rising crime, homelessness, and empty streets after the pandemic - have led owner Debbie Holt to weigh her options.
“Anything is subject to change,” she has recently said. “If everything goes through then yes, we will be moving.”
❤️ Where to find the best local chocolate and sweets. Valentine’s Day may be over, but this is when the discounted prices begin. 😃
Videri Chocolate Factory (327 W. Davie St., Raleigh) - In addition to the delicious bars, Videri has confections and a coffee bar.
Escazu Chocolates (936 N. Blount St., Raleigh) - The bars are delicious gifts on their own (the Chipotle chili and vanilla!), but you can also get a box of freshly made truffles.
Chocolate Smiles (312 W Chatham St., Cary) - This place is a chocolate lover's dream. Fudge, truffles, chocolate-covered fruit, and just about anything else sweet can be found here. The lines can get pretty long around the holidays so make sure to place your orders early.
Chocolatay Confections (306 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill) - This family-owned chocolate shop has a location inside Blue Dogwood Public Market. You can also order their confections online.
The Chocolate Boutique (8480 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh) - There are tons of chocolate options here including truffles and chocolate-covered nuts. They also host classes.
NoFo at the Pig (2014 Fairview Rd, Raleigh) - They have a big candy case upstairs that features lots of options. Plus you can also check out the rest of the shop for other gift ideas.
NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Furnishing homes, changing lives.
The Green Chair Project re-uses furnishings donated by our community to help our neighbors in need facing the challenges of homelessness, crisis, and disaster. Lives change when families and individuals are nurtured and sustained in a well-equipped home.
In addition to furnishing homes, our Sweeter Dreams program provides beds and cribs for the 6,000 Wake County children who currently sleep on the floor or with another person. Over 100 partner agencies refer clients to The Green Chair Project once they have stable housing and a stable income.
CONNECT WITH THE GREEN CHAIR PROJECT ONLINE 👇
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
Parents Night Out | Friday 6 PM | Kerr Family YMCA 2500 Wakefield Pines Dr. Raleigh
Need a break from the kids? They can have a have a fun night of swimming, games and arts & crafts. A pizza dinner will be provided. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Click here to register.
COST: $18 for YMCA members / $22.50 for non-members
Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour | Friday 8 PM | PNC Arena
Buckle up for a wild ride of laughs with Katt Williams' & The Dark Matter Tour.
COST: $60 and up
Cat Show at North Carolina State Fairgrounds | Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 4:30 PM | Holshour Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
It's TICA Time is presenting their annual cat show. This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the judging, learn about the different cat breeds, interact with the breeders & exhibitors, cheer on their favorite cats, visit the vendors, or adopt a cat/kitten from local shelters.
Cost: $10 Adult / $6 Children (5-12) / 4 and under are free / $30 Family 4 pack special (with at least 2 kids)
Morning Bird Walk | Saturday, 9 - 10-:30 AM | North Carolina Museum of Art - 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
Take a deep breath and explore and enjoy the local bird scene.
COST: Free
BBQ x Brews & Tunes w/ The Ridge Band | Saturday, 12 - 3 PM | Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque - 327 S Wilmington St. Raleigh
Come enjoy BBQ and live music.
COST: Purchase of BBQ
House of Hops Chili Cook-off With Blackbird Brewery | Saturday 12 - 5 PM | 6909 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Eat some chili, grab a drink, and judge for yourself who will be the winners.
COST: Free - $15
Local Business Spotlight
Debbie Dodson of Dodson Communications offers fractional social media management and content creation services to services-based businesses, individual leaders, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations located right here in Raleigh.
In addition, Debbie is a Certified DISC Model of Behaviors Practioner and Presenter who provides DISC team trainings and workshops for local businesses and organizations.
Head to Dodsoncommunications.com if you’d like to connect further regarding any of these services.
WEATHER
Friday
60 🌡️ 45 | ⛅️ | 0%
Saturday
55 🌡️ 31 | 🌤️ | 20%
Sunday
54 🌡️ 30 | ⛅️ | 0%
SPORTS
Men’s Basketball 🏀
SATURDAY
Virginia Tech VS UNC | 2 PM
Duke VS Florida State | 2 PM
NC State Vs Clemson | 7:45 PM
Baseball ⚾️
FRIDAY
Duke VS Indiana | 11 AM
NC State VS VCU | 3 PM
UNC VS Wagner | 4 PM
SATURDAY
Duke VS George Mason | 11 AM
UNC VS Wagner | 12 PM
NC State VS VCU | 2 PM
SUNDAY
UNC VS Wagner | 1 PM
NC State VS VCU | 1 PM
Duke VS Coastal Carolina | 3 PM
Hockey 🏒
Friday: Carolina Hurricanes VS. Arizona Coyotes | 9 PM
Saturday: Carolina Hurricanes VS Las Vegas Golden Knights | 10:30 PM
THANKS!
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