🌱The Stinky Corpse Flower Is Blooming This Week + Silver Alert Issued

Hello, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Raleigh Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days. Today we'll cover...

• Dogs tracking other dogs that are lost.
• A stinky flower.
• Silver alert issued.

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Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

1. Dogs helping humans help other dogs! This past weekend, the Beagle Recovery And Tracking Team (BRATT) nonprofit, which is a group of volunteers and their dogs who work to track down other dogs when they get lost, spent time searching for puppies, Ken and Barbie, who escaped from their foster home’s yard near the Village at Beacon Hill neighborhood. The 8-week-old puppies are still at large. If you have any information about their whereabouts, email info@tribeagles.org. (CBS17.com)
2. You won't want to stop and smell this flower! The corpse flower is one of the biggest and stinkiest flowers and it is expected to bloom this week at North Carolina State University. According to WTVD, "The rare titan arum is commonly known as the corpse flower due to the odor of its flower. Many people describe it as smelling like rotting flesh. The corpse flower is located at the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center next to the Cascade Fountain. The JC Raulston Arboretum will offer extended hours for public viewing during the bloom phase from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Once the corpse flower blooms its smell will only last about 24 hours." (WTVD-TV)
3. A Silver Alert was issued on June 19 at 5:23 p.m. by the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons for 61-year-old Alexander Smith. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, 170 pounds and was reportedly last seen wearing all black and a fedora in the area of Flint Ridge Place. He is believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Anyone with information should call T.C. Goss at the Raleigh Police Department at 984-220-6937. The Raleigh Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in finding Smith. (nccmp.ncdps.gov)

Today in Raleigh:

Tuesday, June 20

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)
• Greens on the Terrace at the Inn, feat. Chatham Rabbits (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Seven Saturdays Tap Room (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at House of Hops (Glenwood) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Raleigh Patch: "See 5 Nearby Houses On The Market" (Raleigh Patch)
• NC State University: "This January, NC State's LGBTQ Pride Center celebrated 15 years of identity, strength and community. Take a look back at their history as they look toward their future." (NC State University via Facebook)
• GoTriangle: "Want to smart commute but nervous about finding a ride in an emergency? We've got you covered! Sign up for the free Emergency Ride Home Program. You'll be able to get a taxi home in case of unexpected overtime or personal emergency." (GoTriangle via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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