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La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrating 30 years, what to expect at the 2024 festival in downtown Raleigh
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — La Fiesta del Pueblo is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a vibrant return to Downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 15, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The event promises an afternoon full of live music, dance, art, educational resources, food, and activities for the whole family.
The festival, hosted by El Pueblo, Inc., will take over Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh this weekend. Stretching more than half a mile, with activities also extending to Hargett, Martin, and Davie Streets, La Fiesta del Pueblo remains free and open to the public, welcoming attendees from across North Carolina and beyond.
In addition to the cultural festivities, this year’s event will highlight voting and civic engagement, offering free Spanish-language voter guides and non-partisan information about candidates. Iliana Santillan, Executive Director of El Pueblo, shared her enthusiasm: “This is a moment for us to be proud of our heritage and to encourage people to come and learn about our community. We’re really excited about bringing the festivities and also about providing important resources to the community this year.”
Below is a list of vendors scheduled to appear at the festival.
Arts & Crafts
- Artesania Latina My Paso Fino
- Bellezas Mexicanas y más
- Bolovan. Mexican boutique
- Guatemalan Arts and Crafts
- Inka Marka Isabel boutique
- Macondo sabor y cultura LLC
- Pearls Nd Colors Bracelets LLC
- Viva La Vida Boutique LLC
- Maria A. Salvat, Artista artesano / Handcrafts Artist
- Tito Ramos, Artista multimedia / Multimedia Artist
Food
For more event information and a complete schedule of performances click here.
History of La Fiesta
La Fiesta del Pueblo began in 1994 at the Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill, NC, and a year later, El Pueblo became a non-profit to support the Latin American community in the state. The festival was created to build community, celebrate Latin American culture, and share resources. From an initial attendance of 1,000, it has grown to draw about 25,000 people annually, becoming the Triangle’s largest and most diverse celebration of Latin American culture. It serves as a celebration of pride and resilience for both immigrants and U.S.-born Latinas.
ABC11 is a proud sponsor of the event.
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Former North Carolina amusement park Santa Claus impersonator allegedly sexually abused children: report
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Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany
Dozens suffered mostly mild injures, but two were seriously hurt, according to reports, when two cars on the ride burst into flames at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Aug. 17, 2024. (Credit: TikTok/ @nervdieleudenicht)
A North Carolina man who formerly portrayed Santa Claus at a theme park has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing children between March 2023 and March 2024, according to reports.
The Cherokee Indian Police Department said 78-year-old Bevier Hasbrouck Sleight III is facing 13 child abuse charges, including two counts each of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, abusive sexual contact, contributing to the delinquency of minors, and first-degree child abuse, as well as three counts of offensive touching.
Police said Sleight was an employee at Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo on Wolfetown Road, though the incidents the charges were connected to allegedly occurred at his home, not the park, WLOS, a local ABC TV news station in Asheville, North Carolina, reported.
The station also reported that Sleight’s home is located on Blythe Drive, just behind the park.
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A man who formerly impersonated Santa was arrested for sexually abusing children in Cherokee, North Carolina. (Cherokee Police)
Court records allege the incidents happened between March 2023 and March 2024, and involved roughly a dozen children between 5 and 7 years old.
Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo could not be reached for comment.
The park’s site highlights the opportunity children are given to meet the legendary Christmas figure.
NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFF HUNTING ‘CHRISTMAS DAY KILLER’ KNOWS HIM PERSONALLY, WARNS HE HAS ‘NOTHING TO LOSE’
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The Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested a man, who formerly played Santa at a local park, for allegedly sexually abusing children. (iStock)
“Your kids will be excited to visit Santa at his own house in the mountains, where they will receive their own ‘good conduct diploma,’” the site reads.
The park also gives children the opportunity to come face-to-face with wild and exotic animals from around the world and a magic show.
NORTH CAROLINA HUSBAND ACCUSED OF POISONING DAUGHTER AFTER ALLEGEDLY KILLING WIFE WITH EYEDROPS: REPORT
Fox News Digital made several attempts to reach the Cherokee Indian Police Department.
Police told the news station that Sleight is allegedly a customer of 39-year-old Caroline Roland, a local woman who allegedly runs a child trafficking ring.
Roland faces 11 charges, including child abuse, and is behind bars at the Cherokee Detention Center.
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The news station reported that the owner of Santa’s Land Fun said Sleight is no longer an employee at the park.
Sleight, who is out on bond, is due in tribal court on Wednesday.
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North Carolina Drone Photographer Seeks Supreme Court Support for First Amendment Rights
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Michael Jones asks the court to uphold his right to provide aerial information to clients.
Yesterday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Michael Jones, a drone photographer in North Carolina. The case brings forward an important question: does providing data and information through aerial photographs qualify as speech that the First Amendment fully protects, or do state licensing boards have the authority to censor it?
For several years, North Carolina’s land-surveying board has targeted small drone operators, including Michael Jones, claiming that their aerial maps amount to illegal land surveying. Unlike many states, North Carolina classifies even basic aerial mapping as surveying. This requires operators to hold a full surveyor’s license, which demands years of education and experience. The state has enforced this law rigorously, threatening drone businesses with severe penalties.
Jones’ Legal Battle
Michael Jones, based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is an FAA-licensed drone operator who sought to build an aerial-mapping business. His goal was to provide landowners with aerial perspectives, which they often find useful without needing a full land survey. He wanted to use his drone to capture images and create maps or 3D models using publicly available tools.
However, in 2019, the North Carolina surveying board issued a cease-and-desist letter. The board ordered Michael to shut down his operations or face civil and criminal penalties. In response, Michael sued the board, arguing that his maps and photographs are forms of speech protected by the First Amendment.
“I’ve always been clear what I’m doing isn’t setting property lines. It’s simply providing pictures and information,” said Michael. “I even included a big red disclaimer on my website saying I’m not a licensed surveyor, but the board shut me down anyway. I don’t know of any surveying company that was using drones like I was.”
The Fourth Circuit Court Decision
In May, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Michael’s case. Although visual information and images have long received First Amendment protection, the court ruled that Michael’s creation of maps was “conduct” and not speech. The court’s reasoning was partly based on the fact that Michael’s work takes place on private property, which it claimed gives the government more leeway to regulate.
IJ Senior Attorney Sam Gedge criticized the ruling, stating, “Drone technology may be new, but the principles at stake in Michael’s case are as old as the nation itself. Taking photos and providing information to willing clients is speech, and it’s fully protected by the First Amendment. Only by badly misapplying the First Amendment could the Fourth Circuit hold differently.”
The Fourth Circuit’s ruling conflicts with decisions made in other federal courts. The Fifth Circuit, covering Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and the Eleventh Circuit, covering Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, have issued rulings that favor the protection of such activities under the First Amendment.
A Call for Supreme Court Intervention
With the split between the circuits, Michael is now asking the Supreme Court to take up his case. His petition argues that if the government can stop someone from communicating aerial photographs simply because they contain specific information, First Amendment rights are at risk. “When a government agency sends a cease-and-desist letter telling you to stop communicating photographs containing specific types of ‘data’ and ‘information,’ that’s a red flag that serious First Amendment interests are in play,” said IJ Attorney James Knight.
This is not the first time the Institute for Justice has faced such a challenge. IJ has successfully defended similar cases, including a mapping company in Mississippi that faced similar accusations of unlicensed practice. Michael’s case joins others, including a map maker in California.
The Supreme Court’s decision on whether to hear Michael’s case could have far-reaching implications for First Amendment rights, particularly in an era when technology like drones is rapidly evolving. The outcome may determine whether state licensing boards can regulate new technologies in ways that limit both entrepreneurship and free speech.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for September 9, 2024
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The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, September 9, 2024 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from September 9 drawing
01-16-21-47-60, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from September 9 drawing
16-26-30-35-46, Lucky Ball: 06
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from September 9 drawing
Day: 7-3-5, Fireball: 0
Evening: 5-7-1, Fireball: 8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from September 9 drawing
Day: 3-9-2-5, Fireball: 1
Evening: 4-1-6-2, Fireball: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from September 9 drawing
06-08-21-30-43
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from September 9 drawing
10-18-21-33-43
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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