SUPPLY, N.C. — A day after confirming he wouldn’t be a candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday at a public event that he’s excited that Democrats “have a lot of great options for her to choose from.”
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🌱 Vigil for Lives Lost to Homelessness + Winter Weather Precautions
I am simply going to fake I didn’t see the low for as we speak… If I ignore it, it’ll go away, proper? I am certain a few of you northern transplants are so excited, however we within the south are usually not right here for it. Really and sincerely although, please be sure to are taking all essential precautions to be secure as the nippiness comes by way of. Under I’ve numerous useful info for the chilly, and every part else taking place, together with:
- Raleigh metropolis council committee make-up
- A Christmas costume celebration
- A brand new wind cellphone to name misplaced family members
However first, as we speak’s climate:
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Listed here are the highest tales in Raleigh as we speak:
- On Wednesday night, communities gathered in Raleigh and Durham to recollect lives misplaced of people that have been experiencing homelessness. In Raleigh, 76 names have been learn out throughout the vigil, and a balloon was launched for every individual. In response to Breana Van Velzen, the chief director of Durham Congregations in Motion, says that the turnout was one of many largest they’ve seen in a very long time. The variety of folks reported being homeless has grown to 1,500 in comparison with 912 folks final yr. (abc11, CBS17)
- Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin introduced the brand new make-up of town council’s 4 committees final week. The Development & Pure Sources committee can be chaired by Jane Harrison. The Financial Improvement & Innovation committee can be led by incumbent Jonathan Melton for an additional time period. The Transit & Transportation Committee can be led by incumbent Corey Department for an additional time period. The Protected, Vibrant & Wholesome Communities Committee will as soon as once more be chaired by Mayor Baldwin. (INDY Week)
- Thousands and thousands of People are struggling to make vacation journey changes as the large winter storm has triggered flight cancellations throughout the US. At RDU, many individuals have tried to maneuver their flights as much as get to their locations, they usually anticipate practically 600,000 vacationers throughout the 18 days of the vacation season. Though the Triangle is anticipated to see harsh climate begin tonight, different states are already lined in ice and snow. There have been 50 cancellations at RDU on Wednesday, and as we speak is anticipated to be the busiest journey day. (WRAL)
- As chilly climate looms on the horizon, it’s advised that residents start taking proactive measures to winterize properties and vehicles. Troy Goss, Service Supervisor with Air Specialists Heating & Cooling says that you just should not utterly flip off your A/C however adjusting the temperature and changing filters can lower your expenses and enhance air stream. Subject Supervisor Mark Crowder additionally recommends you disconnect your hose from an outdoor hose attachment in order that it doesn’t freeze contained in the wall and bust. For vehicles, Eddie Yacos who owns Motor Metropolis Storage says that batteries might get low, coolant leaks are frequent because of the chilly inflicting gaskets to seep and leak, and test PSI ranges of tires earlier than heading on journeys as chilly temps affect tire strain. (abc11)
- Police vehicles, hearth vans, and lots of extra group members turned out to have fun Jaielle Sherrill and her completion of radiation therapies. Her mom, Jada requested the group for assist with the parade, and features of vehicles got here out to wave to Jaielle. Some in attendance introduced items for the younger lady. Jada mentioned that her purpose was to indicate she has love and assist past their dwelling, and Raleigh confirmed as much as present love for the younger lady. (CBS17)
- A Raleigh entrepreneur has gained nationwide consideration after being named certainly one of Oprah’s Favourite Issues this vacation season. Jainaba Jeng is initially from The Gambia, West Africa, however has lived in North Carolina for greater than twenty years. Jeng is on a mission to introduce African Delicacies to the world and based Raleigh-based Kitchens of Africa. The endorsement has sparked a lift in enterprise for Jeng, as she works to fulfil continuous orders. (CBS17)
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Saturday in Raleigh:
- Christmas Eve Skate at United Skates of Raleigh (11:00am-4:00pm)
- Christmas Eve Cookie Swap at The Glass Jug Downtown Durham (12:00pm-5:00pm)
- The Nutcracker by the Carolina Ballet at Duke Vitality Heart (3:00pm)
- Raleigh Ghosts and Darkish Historical past Guided Evening Strolling Tour (8:00pm)
- ninth Annual Royal Blue & Black Comedy Bash (8:00pm-11:00pm)
Bonus: Weekend Greatest Bets (WRAL)
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- It is Nationwide Christmas Film Marathon Day and Comparitech has compiled a listing of the most well-liked Christmas film by state. Take a look at North Carolina’s and get impressed with a listing of in every single place else’s favorites too.
- The Raleigh Police Division’s latest member, Luna, the Percheron/Quarter horse combine started her first shift on Wednesday. (CBS17)
- In the event you’re lacking a cherished one this vacation season, Oakwood Cemetery has put in a wind cellphone so that you may give misplaced family members a name. (Spectrum Information 1)
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican-led House quickly overrode three of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes on Wednesday.
The House votes, largely along party lines, sent the overrides to the Senate, which does not meet this week. Veto overrides require supermajorities from both legislative chambers to become law. Since gaining supermajorities last year, GOP lawmakers have blocked all of Cooper’s vetoes.
The first bill allows the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to issue title certificates for all-terrain and utility vehicles, and expands the types of roads accessible for modified utility vehicles to include all roads with speed limits of 55 mph or less. Cooper said in his veto statement that the law would endanger people on state highways because off-road vehicles don’t have as many safety features.
The second piece of legislation changes several laws involving tenancy, notaries and small claims court. What mostly prompted Cooper’s veto was a prohibition against local ordinances that aim to stop landlords from denying tenancy to people whose rent money comes mostly from federal housing assistance programs.
The last bill, among other things, blocks state agencies from taking payments in central bank digital currency, which is similar to cryptocurrencies, but with value determined by a country’s central bank. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve would be liable for the currency’s value, and the agency is still studying whether it can manage its risks to the cost and availability of credit, the safety and stability of the financial system, and the efficacy of monetary policy.
Cooper called the legislation “premature, vague and reactionary,” and urged the Legislature to wait to see how it works before passing laws to restrict it.
There are two more vetoes that still require action from both chambers. Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene in early September.
Thousands of school buildings in North Carolina, including many in Wake County, do not have carbon monoxide detectors.
On Wednesday, state schools leaders will look at how to address that. Talks are happening inside the state education building about ways to keep your student safe.
On Wednesday, we’ll get a breakdown of what it would take to install carbon monoxide detectors in schools.
State education leaders will be reviewing a report Wednesday afternoon. It shows most North Carolina schools don’t have them.
In Wake County, about 200 school buildings don’t have the devices. That’s more than a third of school buildings in the county. It would cost about $2.1 million to get them installed. It would cost $40 million to install them in schools across the state.
Nikki James Zellner with CO Safe Schools said not having these detectors puts children at risk.
“We think that we’re protected when we’re going into these establishments,” she said. “We think that our children are protected, but in reality, we’re relying on institutional standards that haven’t really been updated in a significant amount of time.”
Cooper, barred by term limits from seeking reelection this year, had been among roughly a dozen potential contenders that Harris’ team was initially looking at for a vice presidential pick. He’s been a surrogate for President Joe Biden’s reelection bid and now for Harris.
“I am going to work every day to see that she is elected,” Cooper told WECT-TV. “I believe that she will win, and I look forward to this campaign because she has the right message and she is the right person for this country.”
In making his decision, Cooper confirmed Tuesday that he was concerned in part about what Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson could do if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket. The state constitution says that “during the absence of the Governor from the State … the Lieutenant Governor shall be Acting Governor.” Robinson is running for governor this fall.
“We had concerns that he would try to seize the limelight because there would be a lot, if I were the vice presidential candidate, on him, and that would be a real distraction to the presidential campaign,” Cooper said.
Cooper pointed to when he traveled to Japan last fall on an economic development trip. As acting governor at the time, Robinson held a news conference during his absence to announce he had issued a “NC Solidarity with Israel Week” proclamation after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack inside the country.
Cooper also said Tuesday that he informed Harris’ campaign “early in the process” that he would not be a candidate, but that he didn’t reveal publicly that decision at first so as not to dampen enthusiasm for Harris within the party.
“My name had already been prominently put into the media and so I did not want to cause any problems for her or to slow her great momentum,” he told WRAL-TV while in Supply, located about 160 miles (258 kilometers) south of Raleigh. Cooper said he announced his decision when “there had begun to be a lot of speculation about the fact that I was not going to be in the pool of candidates, and in order to avoid the distraction of the speculation.”
Tuesday’s event at Green Swamp Preserve celebrated a $421 million grant for projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland to reduce climate pollution. The money will be used to preserve, enhance or restore coastal habitats, forests and farmland, Cooper’s office said.
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