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In today's newsletter:

  • How will this Superfund settlement affect neighborhoods near RDU?
  • Why did the deputy in a Raleigh dog shooting case leave?
  • Could a Raleigh-based DMV dispute cost North Carolina $50 million?

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rather cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 52, low: 30.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Public Notice: Settlement Concerning the Ward Transformer Superfund Site (epa.gov) — A proposed EPA settlement would have the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority take on cleanup work and oversight costs at the Ward Transformer Superfund Site in Raleigh, with public comments accepted through February 9. This agreement could shape how contamination is addressed near the airport and surrounding neighborhoods, and residents can review the settlement details or submit feedback directly to EPA Region 4.
   

2. Wake deputy accused of shooting Raleigh family's dog no longer working with sheriff's office (wral.com) — A Wake County deputy accused of shooting a family’s dog inside their Raleigh home is no longer employed with the sheriff’s office, which says he left in September 2025. The family, Paul and Paige Briggs, say the incident violated their constitutional rights and left their four children traumatized, and video shows deputies and Raleigh police responding after the shooting.
   

3. North Carolina may lose $50 million in federal funds over illegal commercial driver's licenses for immigrants (myfox8.com) — Raleigh-based federal officials warn North Carolina could lose up to $50 million in highway funds unless the DMV fixes how it issues commercial driver’s licenses to some noncitizens. The letter demands rescinding certain licenses and an internal audit, while a state senator argues pulling licenses could worsen safety and distract from fixing DMV backlogs.
   

4. What are considered high-pay, low-stress jobs in 2026? (cbs17.com) — Raleigh job seekers wondering about high-pay, low-stress careers in 2026 get a breakdown of roles expected to see strong demand and solid salaries. A new TopResume analysis highlights science-heavy paths like actuaries, forensic science technicians, and natural science managers as leading options for those wanting good pay without intense daily pressure.
   

5. New measles case in North Carolina brings state total to 5, linked to South Carolina outbreak (abc11.com) — Raleigh-based state health officials report a new measles case in Rutherford County, bringing North Carolina’s total to five cases linked to a large South Carolina outbreak. With hundreds already in quarantine and measles resurging nationally, residents are urged to check vaccination status, especially before travel or large gatherings, and follow NCDHHS guidance to limit further spread into Raleigh and across the state.
   

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