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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Poole Road's $43 million makeover affect your commute?
  • Raleigh mom tracks stolen wallet—but why won't police retrieve it?
  • What did investigators uncover about the Raleigh teacher's tragic murder?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 25-26) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Planned widening of Poole Road would include two new bridges over the Neuse River (newsobserver.com) — If you drive Poole Road near Raleigh's eastern edge, big changes are coming, including widening to four lanes and two new Neuse River bridges plus a separate greenway path. NCDOT will share detailed plans and take public feedback Monday, Sept. 28, at Barwell Road Community Center, ahead of a $43 million project starting in 2029.
   

2. A Raleigh woman says police won't help find her stolen wallet despite knowing its location (wral.com) — A Raleigh mother says her car was stolen from her driveway and, although she tracked her wallet and keys to a specific Durham building, she's received little help from either Raleigh or Durham police. She's frustrated that, despite the digital trail and card-use clues, officers have not retrieved her property or clearly explained their response, raising broader questions about victim safety and accountability.
   

3. New WRAL documentary examines warning signs decades before Raleigh teacher's murder (wral.com) — A new WRAL documentary digs into decades of warning signs and missed interventions before the killing of beloved Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh, focusing on suspect Ryan Camacho's criminal and mental health history. It also explores how North Carolina's justice and mental health systems responded, what has changed since, and what experts say still needs to be fixed.
   

4. Millbrook-Rolesville game suspended after numerous fights in stands, parking lot (abc11.com) — A packed Millbrook High football game in north Raleigh was suspended after multiple fights broke out in the stands and later in the parking lot, drawing a heavy police response. Parents described chaotic, frightening scenes as officers cleared the stadium and campus late into the night, while the tied game heading into overtime was left unfinished.
   

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