In the midst of protests in Raleigh after the death of George Floyd, Raleigh Mayor May-Ann Baldwin has issued to lift the city curfew and ended the State of Emergency.… Continue Reading
Amazon Opening in Crabtree
Amazon has announced plans to open its first brick and mortar store in North Carolina at Crabtree Valley Mall! The Amazon 4-Star store will sell the most popular products from Amazons site. As you can probably guess all the items will have at least a 4 out of 5 star review on the site! No opening date has been given but the store is likely to open in the next couple months. Amazon 4-Star will occupy the space previously occupied by a Christmas themed shop and is located near Macy’s.
Read more from the News & Observer.
National Donut Day Deals — 6/5
Friday is National Donut (Doughnut) Day! Here’s a list of places giving away free or discounted donuts to celebrate!
Duck Donuts: All registered Duck Donuts Rewards members will receive a free cinnamon sugar donut offer, redeemable Friday through Sunday.
Dunkin’: With purchase of a beverage Friday, get a free classic donut of your choice at participating locations. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, Grubhub is offering a free half-dozen of donuts on Dunkin’ orders of $10 or more.
Krispy Kreme: From Monday through Friday, get a free doughnut of your choice while supplies last at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops and drive-thrus. No purchase is necessary.
Burney’s Sweets & More of Raleigh: Visit us in store to get a free glazed donut (or one of our famous glazed croissants instead) and enter to win free croissants or donuts for a YEAR!!
Daylight Donuts – Raleigh: Free glazed donut with the purchase of any beverage. Register to win a year of free donuts too!
Early Bird Donuts – Durham: Free yeast donut with any purchase.
Cinderella Shoes
TikTok did me dirty again. At least the stupid soulmate drawing was only $30!!
Disney and ALDO teamed up for a line of Cinderella shoes. They’re lovely looking. Don’t get me wrong. Shout out Disney. However, I paid $117 (including shipping) for them and do I need them? NO. Will I ever wear them?! NO! Someone needs to take my credit card.
They’re clear plastic. They actually aren’t too uncomfortable though. They look a bit strange on, because they’re just clear with diamonds on the toe. The bottoms say “if the shoe fits” which is my motto in life tbh. I am typically a 6.5 and I ordered a 6. They fit EXACTLY to my foot, so if you’re a half size, I recommend going the size up. They’re sold out on the ALDO website but (shh secret pro tip) they’re in stock at Dillards! I ordered mine online and had them delivered to my house. They got here in like 3 days. 10/10 customer service for them. They come in a cute lil holographic box and look EXACTLY like they do online. They’re beautiful, I just don’t have a ball to attend anytime soon…unfortunately.
Throwback: Dream Street
YA’LL THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A HAPPY BLOG. I AM HEARTBROKEN. I watched a TikTok of a girl flipping through her old CD binder and I saw Dream Street. I was SO SO excited this morning. I put them on our page and on our story and on Twitter and so many people said they loved them too. Then a few hours ago, TMZ reported that Chris Trousdale has passed away from COVID 19 at the age of 34. I had the biggest crush on him and I am so incredibly sad. Rest in peace and all of my love to not only his family, but the boys in Dream Street. Boo 2020.
Sidenote: not being able to google a clear image of them makes me feel SO OLD. Omg.
^ click that it’ll play you the whole album ♥
Photos courtesy of Atlantic records
More Fair Food Days — THIS WEEKEND!
The NC State Fair as decided to expend its Fair Food Days after big crowds the last two weekends! Check out the details & menu below!
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Raleigh: 8pm Curfew Starting TONIGHT
** UPDATE: Curfew was extended to Wednesday, 6/3, at 5 a.m.
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin enacted a curfew that will begin tonight at 8 p.m. and continue through 5 a.m. Tuesday morning.
She issued the following statement:
As Mayor, the safety and security of the people of Raleigh are my top priorities. After two nights of violence and destruction, I have issued the State of Emergency and will impose a citywide curfew that will begin tonight at 8 p.m. and continue through 5 a.m. Tuesday morning.
By setting a curfew, my hope is that this will allow our community to pause, collect ourselves, begin to repair the damage, and turn our focus to the important work of finding connection and commonality. There are so many people hurting throughout this city, and we need to come together peacefully and as one community.
There is truth in the call for justice. For those who have protested peacefully, your voices are being heard and will always be welcome. The call for change can’t be answered, however, if we continue to allow the destruction of our property and attacks on our small businesses that have already been hurt by this as well as the impacts of COVID-19.
I have great hope for our community and believe in our people. Today, we must work together, as one, and use this as an opportunity to become better than we were before. One Raleigh for all people.
Curfew Rules
- Requires individuals to remain at home with the exception of medical emergencies
- Restricts travel within the city limits of the City of Raleigh
- It does not apply to medical professionals, public safety workers, hospital workers, military personnel, public transportation personnel, public utilities, personnel, and journalists.
- Violators will be charged with a misdemeanor and heavy fine
- Will remain in effect until Mayor declares it’s over
Raleigh Parks Expand Services
Raleigh Parks will open comfort stations/restrooms, picnic shelters, dog parks, skate park, lakes, and private boat launches Monday.
In addition, Millbrook Tennis Center will re-open along with all tennis and outdoor pickleball courts, but singles play is strongly encouraged.
All other Raleigh Parks programs and facilities will be closed through at least June 26, 2020. This includes playgrounds, drinking fountains, basketball and sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, aquatic centers, pools, and splash pads.
In addition, indoor facility and athletic field rentals are not available at this time.
For more info and Rules & Regulations visit Raleigh Parks.
Officials Speak After Overnight Violence
City Officials just finished giving statements in Downtown Raleigh. The Mayor of Raleigh has asked for a State of Emergency. Chief of Police said that the violence of last night tarnished the peaceful protest that happened earlier in the day, She also said that investigations are on-going and that Raleigh PD will proceed with charges where appropriate.
Press Conference:
Read More from ABC11.
Raleigh’s Chief of Police Speaks
Overnight Raleigh’s Police Chief released a statement about the looting and destruction that occurred last night in downtown Raleigh. The statement is below.