🌱 A New Westin Hotel To Stay At + Robbery At The Credit Union

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• New hotel.
• Needle-free way to treat anaphylaxis.
• Robbery at credit union.

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Here are the top stories in Raleigh today:

1. There is a new option for a place to stay for guests visiting the area from out of town; it is the Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport Hotel. The second Westin in North Carolina, the new hotel has 200 rooms and is approximately 20 minutes away from downtown. (WTVD-TV)
2. There may be a new needle-free epinephrine nasal spray out soon that will save lives. According to WRAL TechWire, "Byrn Pharma, [which is Raliegh based] is a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on creating a new treatment for anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, not only has a new CEO and COO but also $15 million in cash as the company seeks FDA approval for its unique nasal spray." (WRAL TechWire)
3. There was a robbery at the State Employee's Credit Union on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. at 7800 T.W. Alexander Drive. The Raleigh Police Department is investigating the crime. According to WTVD-TV, "Investigators said a person entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The robber then fled with the cash. The teller said the robber implied they had a weapon but never officially showed it. RPD has not released any surveillance photos or a description of the robber." (WTVD-TV)

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Today in Raleigh:

• NCHSAA 1A Championships — Cary Tennis Park (All Day)
• MS Math 1 EOC — Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy (7:30 AM)
• Blackberry (R) — Town of Cary Cultural Arts (2:00 PM)
• A Sensory-Friendly Carnival Extravaganza! (4:30 PM)
• Last Blast BLOCK PARTY — Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy (6:00 PM)
• LRHS Symphonic Band Concert — Leesville Road High (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Raleigh: "Treat your biggest fan, best friend, and all-around superhero to a special Mother's Day the Downtown Raleigh way, because she deserves it. Here's how; go on a shopping spree at @gatheringgallerync." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)
• Raleigh Little Theatre: "Help us bring the magic of My Wonderful Birthday Suit to life by volunteering as an usher! Ushers greet patrons, distribute programs, scan tickets, and more." (Raleigh Little Theatre via Instagram)
• NC State University: "Three NC State graduate programs have placed in the top five nationwide based on the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. See where they landed." (NC State University via Facebook)

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