Election Delay + College World Series Loss + Live Music Lineup

Happy National Ice Cream Cake Day,

Today's news recap brings some resolution and answers, as well as an unfortunate loss for NC State. Check out all the details of yesterdays news below, along with some fun events going on today.

Today's Weather
Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 89° & low of 69°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. This fall's elections will now be held in early 2022. Because of delays in the US Census data, municipalities will need more time to redraw district lines. Governor Roy Cooper had until Saturday to act on the bill, and it will become law by inaction. (WNCT9)
2. Roger Floyd reacts to the sentencing of Derick Chauvin, "I think that it does send a message..." The Raleigh resident and uncle of George Floyd is among several people working on opening a George Floyd Memorial Center in Raleigh. (abc11)
3. With many players out due to COVID-19 protocol, the NC State baseball team has not taken the lead over Vanderbilt that was expected in the College World Series. Only 13 of the 27 players from the Wolfpack travel roster were cleared to play in the Friday game. (abc11)
4. Two individuals were killed, and two were injured in a head on collision on Jones Sausage Road in Raleigh. The investigation into why the collision occurred is still ongoing, but it is believed that alcohol played a role in the tragic event. (Burton Law Firm)
5. A Raleigh man has been arrested after an assault that led to gunfire in Myrtle Beach. Donovan Parker of Raleigh was in an altercation, struck a victim in the head with a handgun, and fired the gun during the altercation. (WPDE)

Today in Raleigh

• Live music at Bowstring Brewyard, Blueprint Taproom, The Pour House, The Flying Burrito,Saints & Scholars, Nicklepoint Brewing Co, and more.
• YMCA Finley Freedom Festival: Members and families are invited to join some tailgate fun, music, and a fireworks finale. (6:00pm-9:30pm)
• Pride is a Highway: A socially distanced car-parade at Williams Field in Dorthea Dix Park, (11:00am-2:00pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• To celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day, skip the store bought Ice Cream Cakes, and check out FRESH. Local Ice Cream.
• It is also National HIV Testing Day, Wake County has a page for you to find testing locations near you. (Wakegov.com)
• 25 years after his death, the founder of NC State's arboretum is being remembered for pioneering efforts to cultivate a welcoming space for LGBTQ professionals in horticulture. (NCSU News)

In reflection, there's so much news today that will effect how we move forward. It's important to know what is happening that paves the way for the changes to come, and I appreciate you all sharing with me in that. If I missed out on anything or there's any happening in Raleigh you want to celebrate, send me an email to raleigh@patch.com to let me know!
Stay curious,
CJ Fullford