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In today's newsletter:

  • What the Hedingham suspect’s Google history could mean in court
  • What Raleigh’s mayor says must change after a teacher’s killing
  • What’s really at stake in North Hills’ delayed rezoning vote?

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  • Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun followed by clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why accused Hedingham shooter's lawyers hope to keep his searches out of court (newsobserver.com) — Raleigh residents following the Hedingham shooting case will see a key legal fight over whether the teen suspect’s internet searches can be used at his upcoming Wake County murder trial. Defense lawyers argue years of browsing data mostly reflect hobbies and schoolwork, while prosecutors say it shows long-term interest in weapons and mass shootings.
   

2. ‘Fell through the cracks': Raleigh mayor addresses mental health after NC teacher's death (wral.com) — Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell is addressing mental health and public safety after a Ravenscroft School teacher was killed in her home, allegedly by a man with a long criminal and mental health history. She highlighted the city’s ACORNS unit, recent investments in services, concerns about conditions around Fletcher Park, and plans to push state lawmakers for legal changes.
   

3. Raleigh City Council punts North Hills rezoning decision to Jan. 20 (cbs17.com) — Raleigh City Council has delayed a major North Hills rezoning vote until Jan. 20 so its Transportation Committee can dig into traffic and infrastructure concerns, especially along Six Forks Road. The proposal would allow 10- to 37‑story towers while keeping overall density similar, trading extra height for public green space, open space, and a contribution to Raleigh’s fire department.
   

4. Bishop Patrick Wooden weighs in on Pastor Jamal Bryant's wife dress controversy, drawing online backlash (thegrio.com) — A well-known Raleigh bishop is drawing online backlash after sharply criticizing another pastor’s wife’s gown from the pulpit, calling it immodest and demeaning. His comments, focused on standards for clergy spouses, have reignited a wider debate over dress, decency, and judgment in Black church spaces, with many social media users and churchgoers weighing in on both sides.
   

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    11:30 am

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