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  • Why a beloved downtown Raleigh fried chicken spot is calling it quits
  • Could that QR code on your Raleigh parking meter be a scam?
  • How bad is this season’s flu surge around Raleigh hospitals?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Beasley's Chicken and Honey to close after 14 years in downtown Raleigh (cbs17.com) — Downtown Raleigh is losing a major staple as Beasley’s Chicken + Honey prepares to close on Sunday, Jan. 25, after 14 years at Wilmington and Martin streets. Owner Ashley Christensen cites post-pandemic changes and development pressures that no longer favor Beasley’s model. Her AC Restaurants group will now focus on Poole’s Diner and Death & Taxes while hoping a new concept eventually fills the corner spot.
   

2. Raleigh warns drivers of fake QR codes on downtown parking meters (newsobserver.com) — If you park downtown in Raleigh, watch out for fake QR codes that scammers have stuck on street meters to steal your payment or personal information. City staff are inspecting meters, urging drivers to use official meters or the Passport app, and asking residents to report any suspicious signage while free deck parking continues at select garages.
   

3. North Carolina flu-related deaths rise to 39 total this season, health officials say (abc11.com) — Raleigh-based health officials report that flu-related deaths in North Carolina have climbed to 39 this season, with Triangle hospitals tightening visitor rules. Nearly a quarter of ER visits statewide now involve respiratory symptoms, and a new flu variant not covered by current vaccines is driving cases. Doctors urge Raleigh residents to get vaccinated, stay home when sick, and mask up if symptomatic.
   

4. Wilmington community hold meeting to address issue of water possibly being taken out of the Cape Fear River (wwaytv3.com) — State officials in Raleigh are weighing a request from Fuquay-Varina to pull millions of gallons daily from the Cape Fear River and send it to the Neuse, without returning treated water to Cape Fear. Wilmington-area leaders warn this could strain supplies, hurt drought resilience, and impact economic growth, and they’re urging residents statewide to contact Raleigh regulators before the Feb. 1 comment deadline.
   

5. Empowering Change: How Youth Ambassadors of Service in Raleigh inspires a new generation of leaders (cbs17.com) — A Raleigh-based nonprofit, Youth Ambassadors of Service, is helping Enloe High students and other local teens turn volunteer work into leadership skills and future careers. Founder Sonali Ratnasinghe says the group has already reached about 2,000 students statewide. This month they’re hosting several public events in Raleigh, from TED-style youth talks to mentorship networking and community strategy sessions.
   

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