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In today's newsletter:

  • Can a Southeast Raleigh school reinvent cafeteria food on a tight budget?
  • How Michelin stars are reshaping Raleigh's restaurant scene and local economy
  • Where a $1.1 million winning Cash 5 ticket was sold in Raleigh

Also on today's calendar: Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fresh food, tight budget: Raleigh school tests new approach to student meals (wral.com) — RISE Charter School in Southeast Raleigh is piloting a scratch-cooked meal program that serves fresh, customizable dishes like Taco Tuesday and Worldly Wednesday to more than 500 students. Partnering with Raleigh-based Food Paradigm and Overflowing Hands, the school is testing whether high-quality, from-scratch meals can work within tight federal reimbursement rates. Leaders hope to prove a sustainable model other schools across North Carolina can copy.
   

2. How Michelin and James Beard Are Fueling Raleigh's F&B Scene (raleighmag.com) — Raleigh's dining scene is surging as Michelin recognition and James Beard Awards draw more visitors, talent, and tax revenue into Wake County. Local chefs and restaurateurs explain how national accolades boost business, attract top hospitality workers, and spotlight area farmers and makers, helping solidify Raleigh as one of the Southeast's most exciting food destinations.
   

3. Raleigh man claims $1.1 million Carolina Cash 5 jackpot (cbs17.com) — A Raleigh resident has claimed a $1.1 million Carolina Cash 5 jackpot after buying a $1 Quick Pick ticket at the Food Lion on Strickland Road in north Raleigh. He collected more than $819,000 after taxes at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh, where officials highlighted the long odds and how locals can play the daily game.
   

4. Overdose remembrance event marks decade in Raleigh: 'There is hope' (abc11.com) — Families and advocates gathered in Raleigh Monday night for a candlelight overdose remembrance that's grown into a statewide effort over the past decade. Speakers shared personal loss, highlighted falling overdose death trends, and credited tools like Medicaid expansion and Narcan for saving lives. The event also kicked off National Recovery Awareness Month in North Carolina, emphasizing ongoing treatment and recovery resources.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Board of Education Work Session
    Polenta Elementary 2320 US Hwy 70 Bus E, Smithfield, NC 27577
    8:00 am
  • Board Games Interest Meeting
    Wake Early College of Health and Science 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610
    2:30 pm
  • Yearbook Editors' Meeting
    Wake Early College of Health and Science 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610
    2:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • American Red Cross Club Interest Meeting
    Wake Early College of Health and Science 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610
    2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator in Raleigh. Apply here.
  • Ryder System posted a job opening for Payroll Coordinator II - REMOTE in Raleigh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raleigh here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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