🌱SPCA Of Wake County ​Gets Huge Donation + Gun Storage Campaign

Hey, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Raleigh Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• SPCA of Wake County gets huge donation.
• Safe gun storage campaign.
• Looking for a new home?

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

1. Devout animal lover and SPCA of Wake County supported Susan Ward donated $5 million to the SPCA of Wake County; the largest single gift in the organization's history. Reportedly, the donation is part of the organization's $21.5 million capital campaign to build the state's first Regional Campus for Pets & People. According to WRAL News, "The remarkable gift from Susan Ward is a foundational investment and endorsement in how we care for companion animals and the people who love them in North Carolina," said President and CEO of SPCA Wake Kim Janzen." (WRAL News)
2. One year after a 15-year-old boy went on a shooting rampage in Raleigh which took the lives of five people, a safe gun storage campaign is being launched. According to WSOC Charlotte, "Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said adults have a serious responsibility to prevent tragedies like that mass shooting and the 148 aggravated assaults she said were committed in Raleigh by juveniles with a firearm since 2022. The safe firearm storage campaign aims to aims to counter a recent surge in gun thefts and shooting injuries by making safety features available to more gun owners statewide. The initiative will distribute free gun locks starting this week and equip local law enforcement, doctors and school personnel with resources they can use to teach community members how to prevent children from accessing guns." (WSOC Charlotte)
3. The local housing scene is always shifting, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed and interesting houses to hit the market in and around the Raleigh area.
   Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area. (Raleigh Patch)

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Today in Raleigh:

Wednesday, June 7

• MAV Time-Mentoring - Mount Vernon (11:58 AM)
• Equity Team Meeting (2404) - Athens Drive High (1:00 PM)
• ‍♀️ Faculty Meeting??? (TBD) - Phillips High (2:45 PM)
• Leadership Meeting? (TBD) - Phillips High (2:45 PM)
• LRHS Varsity Softball-End of Season Celebration & Awards/MPR (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Shop Local Raleigh: "Craving a culinary adventure on a budget? Get ready to feast at the $4 Food Walk on Hillsborough Street! The $4 Food Walk is back for their Summer Series and serving up irresistible small plate specials at participating restaurants." (Shop Local Raleigh via Instagram)
• NC State University: "The genotoxic chemical raises questions about how the sweetener may contribute to health problems. Read more about the finding from the department of biomedical engineering." (NC State University via Facebook)
• Downtown Raleigh: "Be a lifesaver! Join us at Project Reach Out Day of Care to donate blood at @thebloodconnection bus. Give a part of yourself to give the gift of life and you can receive up to $60 in rewards from TBC." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)

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— Karena Garrity

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