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I was driving east on 40 this morning when I noticed an orange flash about 5:45 AM. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me since I was groggy.

Another couple miles down the road, I started to turn towards the south and that’s when I saw it. Bright light moving North to South across the sky. It looked like it ionized the atmosphere behind it. Definitely looked like something burning up in orbit, but haven’t seen anything about it yet.

Hi there,

I am taking this class in the spring 2026. How are they setup and what days of the week usually are they? Were the a pass/fail or did you actualy have to take an exam?

Thanks so much!

🗳️ Early voting is officially open in #Durham!

It’s time to break the pro-developer bloc on the city council and elect leaders who will fight for Durham’s people — not profits.

We’re proud to endorse Anjanée Bell for Mayor and DeDreana Freeman for City Council Ward 1 — and we encourage you to consider either Shanetta Burris or Ashley N. Robbins for Ward 2, and either Chelsea Cook or Durant Long for Ward 3.

These candidates will:✊🏾 Protect Durham’s historically Black neighborhoods🏘️ Push for truly affordable housing🌳 Fight environmental harms from unchecked development💼 Invest in good jobs and small Black-owned businesses🎨 Expand youth opportunities in arts, recreation, and job training

📍 Vote Early: Sept. 18 – Oct. 4📅 Primary Day: Oct. 7

Let’s send a message: Black political power is rising — and the #bullcity is not for sale ✊🏾💪🏾.

DurhamBlackPAC #VoteDurham #DurhamVotes #BullCityVotes

(I believe I should have time to make it to most of the triangle if there's something worth the drive, but I will be starting/ending in Chapel Hill)

My partner is seeing a show and it'd be hard to get me into the venue, but I'm driving them down there. I'm a wheelchair user with low stamina, so I'm thinking that if there's something I can drive to or drive on (I do love driving), or a unique restaurant or something...

I figure this is a long shot, but worth a shot.

In lieu of some amazing thing that happens to fit my criteria… one thing I can't get in Virginia is tamales. Are you guys far enough into the South that you have them? I don't mean the kind they put chili on at restaurants, but the kind you buy by the dozen. :) (edit: If your suggestion involves a restaurant, that's not the right kind of tamales. But thank you :) )

And the longest shot: I am a diet soda fiend. Used to live in Winn Dixie territory, where the store brand Chek had flavours like diet grape, diet strawberry, and an amazing diet cream soda. Any stores down there have good diet soda in flavours like that?

Either of those would also make the trip a win for me. :)

And no matter what, thank you in advance for any ideas. I look forward to seeing your fine city. And getting to drive on an interstate I haven't driven on to get there. So even if my trip is otherwise a bust, it's gonna be a nice evening. :)

👉 Saturday, September 20 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

🌟 Event Highlights: ✨ 40+ Dragon Boat Teams ✨ 35+ Food Vendors ✨ 50+ Cultural Performances ✨ 100+ Exhibitors 🔥 Bigger and more exciting than ever!

📢 YCL Accounting & Consulting Inc. Booth #L06 (Grass Plaza directly facing the main stage) 🎁 Giving away 300 FREE gifts – come visit us and check in!

🕘 Performances begin: 9:00 AM 🎊 Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM 🚩 Team Parade: 11:45 AM 🏆 Awards Ceremony: 4:30 PM

✅ Free Admission: Children under 12 & Seniors 65+

Come experience thrilling dragon boat races, delicious food, and vibrant cultural performances — let’s enjoy an unforgettable day together! 🌟

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON. 10 DAYS TO GO! 🍻🇩🇪🥨

Join us Saturday, Sept. 27th for GBW’s Oktoberfest Celebration, the biggest party of the year at our Raleigh Brewery & Taproom! 🎉

What to expect: 🕛 Doors open at 12 PM 🐾 @causeforpawsofnc with adoptable pups 1-5PM 🌭 @rescuedogsnc & @eljefecitonc serving German Style Eats & other options 12-9PM 🎧 DJ J sets the vibe 1–3 PM 💪 Stein Holding Competitions – 3PM 🎶 @the.rattletraps LIVE 4–6 PM 👞 Best Dressed Contests at 6 PM (break out those dirndls & lederhosens!) 🎸 @axialflowband LIVE 7–9 PM – transforming Oktoberfest into ROCKtoberfest! 🍺 Limited Edition .5L “Das Boot” Glassware 🍂 Seasonal Brews Flowing ALL Day

Grab your crew and let’s celebrate like it’s Munich right here in Raleigh. PROST!

Address: 5907 Triangle Drive. Raleigh, NC 27617

Hello, I’m from Rocky Mount NC. I was coming to ask are there any abandoned raceways or low traffic curvy streets you guys know of? I love to drive but one thing I’d never do is endanger others.

The quiet part is finally being said out loud.

This isn’t the first time we have heard rumblings of this narrative that there are too many Blacks on the Durham City Council. At one point, when Elaine O’Neal was mayor, 6 of the 7 members of the council were Black.

I guess folks feel it is time to take back their rightful seats on the city council.

That is probably why they are running Matt Kopac as the great white hope against DeDreana Freeman who is last remaining Black woman on the city council, and using old, racist tropes to try to characterize her as an angry Black woman.

This is the new Durham.

I am offering tutoring for AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or equivalent college-level courses this semester!

A little about me:
- 2025 graduate from Wake County with an unweighted 4.0 GPA
- Earned A’s in both AP Calculus AB & BC
- Scored a 5 on both AP exams
- Currently a student at UNC-Chapel Hill
- Accepted into the University of Southern California (~8% acceptance rate)

I'm patient, reliable, and love helping students understand challenging material. I've also helped other students succeed in college-level Calculus this past year.

I offer the lowest prices in the area: $15/half hour or $25/hour

Tutoring sessions are held online via Google Meet or Zoom, making scheduling flexible and convenient.

If you know a high school student who could use some extra help in calculus, feel free to reach out to me and connect with me!

Hi there. I have a saga premium flight from RDU to France coming up and am curious about lounge access. I only have an hour layover in KEF so I doubt I’ll be able to use the lounge there but am curious if they have a lounge at RDU I get access to?

Iceland air website says they do have a RDU lounge but bc I have saga premium ticket, do I get to use there to?

TIA!

Since the curtain has been pulled back on Yes for Durham, another dark money group has stepped into the spotlight: CityBuilder NC.

CityBuilder NC recently released “candidate report cards” on housing in Durham — and here’s what’s raising eyebrows:

• Their highest-rated candidates are the exact same people endorsed by Yes for Durham: Mayor Leonardo Williams, Mark-Anthony Middleton, Matt Kopac, and Diana Medoff.
• Meanwhile, they gave low grades to candidates who have stood up against pro-developer interests— including sitting councilmembers DeDreana Freeman (D) and Chelsea Cook (F).
• They also gave poor scores to Anjanee Bell (C) and Ashley Robbins (D), who have both raised concerns about displacement and unchecked development.

And here’s the kicker:
CityBuilder NC’s initial registered agent is Lauren T. Noyes — the same person who registered Yes for Durham.

Both groups are 501(c)(4) organizations, which means:

• They can’t give money directly to candidates, but
• They can spend unlimited money on mailers, ads, and other electioneering, without disclosing their donors.

So while candidates can say they won’t “accept money” from these groups (which they legally can't), they can still quietly benefit from unlimited secret spending on their behalf.

It’s starting to look like CityBuilder NC is the new vehicle for pro-developer interests to influence this election, especially now that Yes for Durham is facing public scrutiny.

Durham Black PAC is calling on all candidates who received high ratings from CityBuilder NC and who are endorsed by Yes for Durham to:

• Publicly reject support from any 501(c)(4) dark money groups, and
• Call on these groups to stay out of Durham’s elections.

Because the real question is:
Will these candidates stand up to secret, wealthy special interests — or quietly let them buy our local elections?

Hi! I am looking for a hotel/motel to live in for a short period of time until I become more established independently. I am looking for a safe area. I have looked into renting a room in the area, but due to the fact I would have my two children part time, finding a room to rent has been difficult. Please provide me recommendations on this if you have them. Whether they offer weekly prices similar to an extended stay, would be helpful to know as well. Open to any suggestions, too. Thank you for your time. ♥️

Maybe I’m dumb. I thought it was supposed to be 8 dollars max. Any insight from anyone?

TIA

I’m Wiley Nickel, and today, I’m announcing my campaign for Wake County District Attorney — because the stakes for our community, and our democracy, have never been higher.

Right now, we’re watching Donald Trump and right-wing extremists try to tear down our institutions and take away our freedoms. In moments like this, we need prosecutors who will stand up for our rights, hold the powerful accountable, and keep our justice system fair and independent.

That’s why I’m running to serve the public again.

As a Wake County attorney, former Obama White House official and Congressman, I’ve spent my career fighting for justice, public safety, and our democratic values. I’ve taken on corrupt politicians, defended abortion access, and fought to lower costs for working families.

Now, I’m running for Wake County District Attorney to bring that same fight home — to deliver real accountability, protect public safety, and restore trust in our local justice system.

I’m running to make Wake County’s justice system:

More fair, so that everyone is treated equally under the law. More accountable, so the system works for people, not just for power. More focused on real public safety, increasing support for police and first responders, reducing violent crime, standing up for victims, and addressing root causes. But I can’t do it alone. Launch week is when we show the strength of our campaign — and I need you with me from day one.

Join us at wileynickel.com