Million Dollar Announcement + Next Year's Budget + Park Expansion

Happy National Insurance Awareness Day,

Today in Raleigh we are taking a look at exciting news to come, North Carolina's shortcoming, and attention to our close neighbors groundbreaking celebration. Check out everything today has in store below.

Today's Weather
Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 89° & low of 72°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be announcing the first winner of the Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College Drawing. DHHS has delayed the announcement in order to go through a "lengthy process" to verify winner eligibility. (WRAL)
2. The North Carolina State Senate has passed their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. There was some Democratic support, however many people are upset at how small the raises for teachers will be. (WFXR)
3. Hundreds of fans came out to welcome back NC State's baseball team after they were removed from the College World Series. The team returned after having positive COVID-19 tests that caused a no contest against Vanderbilt on the Saturday game. (WRAL Sports Fan)
4. North Carolina is falling behind in vaccinations even as the Delta variant is anticipated to come to the state soon if it hasn't already. Less than half of North Carolinians who are eligible for a COVID-19 shot are fully vaccinated. (News13)
5. Downtown Cary Park is getting an exciting update. The groundbreaking ceremony was on Saturday and the six acre park is the first of its kind in central North Carolina. The park has been in the making for 20+ years. (abc11)

Today in Raleigh

• PineCone Bluegrass Jam: Transfer Co Food Hall is hosting a fun "circle jam" for musicians to gather together in a circle and play together. (7:00 pm-9:30 pm)
• Karaoke at Johnathan's Sports Lounge & Grill: Free for everyone all night. (7:00 pm-11:59 pm)
• Gay Chorus Deep South: A free screening and panel discussion in celebration of Pride Month with Gay Chorus Conductor, Dr. Tim Seelig. (7:00 pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• To celebrate National Insurance Awareness Day, here's a helpful Q&A about North Carolina auto insurance you should know. (Hardison & Cochran)

I hope you all have an amazing Monday, and maybe even get lucky and win a million dollars or a scholarship! Cross your fingers and face the day, it will be as good as you make it. 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