Areas prone to flooding along Crabtree Creek. | Map via City of Raleigh
Tropical storm Ian is approaching NC, potentially bringing strongwinds with gusts up to 50 mph. Coastal areas of our state will see the strongest impacts of the storm on Friday, and there is a 100% chance of rainin Raleigh â with four to six inches of rain predicted in the Triangle, the City of Oaks is also at risk of significantflash flooding.
Areas situated along Crabtree Creek â which flows through central Wake County, including William B. Umstead State Park and North Raleigh â have a history of flooding. Be aware of the following spots that could be affected this weekend:
Areas near Crabtree Valley Mall, including Creedmoor Road, Crabtree Valley Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue
Intersections along Hodges Street, including Capital Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and Wake Forest Road
East Six Forks Road, near Costco
2300 block of Crabtree Boulevard
Downtown Raleigh could flood, too. Water is known to quickly rise on roads around City Market, including areas near South Blount + South Person streets.
This list is not comprehensive. Check out the following resources for more flooding information:
Did you know that Raleigh also hasflood monitoring cameras? There are currently 10 active cameras located near streams and flood-prone areas throughout the city, used to assess traffic and flooding when it rains (and update the handy maps linked above).
IBMA Bluegrass Live! | Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 | Times vary | Raleigh Convention Center + Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $25+ | This bluegrass music festival features award-winning musicians, emerging acts, and collaborations.
Saturday
Album Release Show | Sat., Oct. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St. | Free | Celebrate the release of Joel Candeedâs latest album with a live performance + Resident Oven pizza truck.
Sunday
Legacy of Jazz: âSwinging & Singingâ | Sun., Oct. 2 | 3-4:30 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $20 | Celebrate the iconic songs of the Great American Songbook with The Christian Tamburr Trio, Grammy-nominated vocalist Kate McGarry, and guitarist Keith Ganz. đ€ *
Monday
Lucy Dacus | Mon., Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. | $26 | See this indie-folk singer, songwriter, and producer perform live.
Tuesday
Fall Wreath Workshop | Tues., Oct. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Loading Dock â Prince Hall, 216 E. Lenoir St. | $69 | Sip pumpkin spice lattes, jam out to Taylor Swift, and get your fall fix at this hands-on workshop. đ
Wednesday
RN to BSN Virtual Information Session | Wed., Oct. 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Prospective students can learn about William Peace Universityâs nursing program, including the application process, start dates, course info + more.*
Note: Raleigh could experience heavy rainfall this weekend due to Hurricane Ian, so double check event pages for weather updates.
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All Wake County Public School Systemclasses are canceled today, Sept. 30 due to expected severe weather conditions. No make-up day will be required.
Open
Happy + Haleâs fifth location is now open at Six Forks Station in North Raleigh. The new fast-casual smoothie + salad spot, co-founded by NC State graduates, was designed by The Raleigh Architecture Co. đ„
Development
A luxury senior living community located at 2010 Fairview Rd. broke ground on Wednesday. Liberty Senior Living will offer 214 independent living homes and 88 private health care accommodations + is expected to open in 2024. (WRAL)
Community
Celebrate Hartwellâs first anniversary on Fri., Oct. 7 with Tepuy donuts, Resident Oven pizza, Geluna Gelato + 20 local makers and small businesses. After you shop, grab a drink from the bar and head to the roof for live music.
Learn
Discover Raleighâs macabre past during the true crime Dark Raleigh Walking Tour on Thurs., Oct 27 + Fri., Oct. 28. Led by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, this interactive tour highlights the cityâs statesmen, leaders, and residents who had a dark and troubled past. Purchase tickets ($20+).
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Cause
Calling all dog lovers. Dukeâs Puppy Kindergartenis looking for volunteers to help train pups to be service dogs for people with disabilities. Volunteers will house the puppies, take them to obedience classes + provide socialization opportunities. Learn more + apply. đ¶ (The News & Observer)
Shop
The Fall Arts Fair will return to Fred Fletcher Park on Sat., Nov. 5. More than 50 local artists will showcase jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, and more. While you shop, listen to live music, grab a bite from a food truck, and participate in hands-on activities + demonstrations.
Ranked
Cheers. Local speakeasy-style bar Watts & Ward has landed on Yelpâs list of the Top 50 Speakeasy Bars in the US. The rankings were made based on customer data + reviews. đž
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Whoâs planning on traveling out of RDU for the Thanksgiving holiday? Pro tip: Itâs never too early to book those flights. Pro, pro tip:Scottâs Cheap FlightsElite Plan gets you up to 90% off premium economy,business, and first class seats. âïž*
Real Estate
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What would you name this bobcat? | Photo courtesy of the Carolina Tiger Rescue
The Carolina Tiger Rescue will soon welcome four bobcats to its sanctuary, doubling its current number of bobcat residents. The cats will enter their new, permanent home once they are cleared by the rescueâs veterinarian.
The cats, who have lived together their entire lives, were acquired from a private owner in Texas and traveled 17+ hours to Pittsboro, NC. The two males and two females range in age from ~1.5 to 5 years old. The rescue says theyâre settling in well.
Bobcats are small, highly adaptable cats found in habitats ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico. They get their name from their short, âbobbedâ tail, which helps them jump up to 10 feet to ambush their prey.
The rescue will introduce each bobcat individually next week on their Instagram. We canât wait to learn their names.
Editorâs pick: During last nightâs State of Midtown program, Cat, Charis, and I celebrated Midtown from 35 stories up at The Eastern. During the event, the Midtown Raleigh Alliance shared project updates + honored local businesses. đ
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