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⚾ Raleigh is dreaming big

Raleighites pick potential future MLB team names
A copper acorn.
This Raleigh icon stands proud in the middle of downtown. | Photo by RALtoday
Earlier this month we asked you, our readers, “if Raleigh secured a major league baseball team, what should the team name be?” You hit these suggestions out of the park.

The conversation was sparked after Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon voiced his support for major league baseball to establish itself in NC.

If that isn’t enough to get you pumped... according to Sports Business Journal, Raleigh is the No. 22 media market in the nation and a top host for amateur sports.

The folks at MLB Raleigh, a grassroots movement rooting for the great American pastime to establish home plate in Raleigh, have pitched the Grays and Tigers, a nod to former Negro league teams, and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission threw out an idea for Copperheads on X, formerly Twitter.

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The 1901 glider being flown as a kite, Wilbur at left side, Orville at right; Kitty Hawk, NC.

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Via the Library of Congress

Here are a few of our favorite submissions and how they would represent Raleigh + NC.
  • Carolina Aviators | It’s no secret that NC is first in flight thanks to the Wright Brothers’ successful aviation at Kill Devil Hills in 1903. Considering 60% of North Carolinians are driving around with “First in Flight” license plates, I can only imagine that this team name would take flight as well.
  • Carolina Kudzu | During the 1920s and 1930s, Southern states planted kudzu seedlings to prevent erosion — flash forward to 2023, and the invasive vine is relentless and runs rampant in forests, invading trees and smothering them from sunlight. Sounds like an intimidating plant baseball team name.
  • NC Silver Squirrels | Our state is home to five species of squirrels, with the gray, or silver, squirrel being the most prominent. In 1969, the gray squirrel was adopted as NC’s state mammal. These adaptive animals are active year-round, even in intense cold weather. It could be cute to adopt the gray squirrel “warning bark” as our chant.
Click the link below for more reader picks.
    5 more out-of-the-park names
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    Which name fits our city best?
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    Events
    Wednesday, Oct. 25
    • GWAR | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $25-$75 | Rock on with this heavy metal band from Richmond, VA.
    • Mike Pinto | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $18-$21 | Mellow out with some reggae tunes by this singer-songwriter.
    Thursday, Oct. 26
    • (Slightly) Spooky Storytime and Craft | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m. | The Gathering Gallery, 111 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the store before it opens to listen to a reading of “Street Monsters” and make spooky trucks of our own — plus, you’ll get 15% off your total in-store purchase.
    • Seattle Kraken vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $31-$350 | Watch the Canes take on the Kraken on home ice.
    • Fall Festival | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 4-8 p.m. | Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Pl., Morrisville | Free | Enjoy trick-or-treating, hay rides, an outdoor showing of “Hotel Transylvania,” costume contests, and three food trucks to pick from.
    Friday, Oct. 27
    • Kooky Spooky | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $18-$20 | Enjoy a monster mash dance party and mad scientist experiments.
    • Vampire’s Ball: A Live Halloween Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Ste. 110, Cary | $15 | Fill up on sweets at the candy bar, dance to live music and entertainment, enjoy drink specials, and join the costume contest.
    Saturday, Oct. 28
    • Halloween Spooktacular — NC Symphony | Saturday, Oct. 28 | Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $32 | Have some frightful fun with spooky tunes from the silver screen and dress your best for a costume contest.
    100+ more events to dig into
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    Home

    Is your home ready for fall? These 4 checks will tell you.
    Air Experts technician shakes the hand of a homeowner.
    Don’t let an easily-resolvable issue get in the way of you + your family enjoying a beautiful fall season. | Photo provided by Air Experts
    Fall is nearly here, which means now is the perfect time to get your home ready to keep you cozy. Here are four fall must-do repairs + seasonal maintenance tips from the Air Experts:
    1. Change your air filters (they should be changed at least every other month in the fall).
    2. Schedule your yearly heating system tune-up.
    3. Change the batteries in your smoke + carbon monoxide detectors.
    4. Check for warm airflow from your vents when your unit is on.
    Want to leave the prep to the pros?
    Schedule a fall tune up
    News Notes
    Coming Soon
    • Kane Realty Corporation announced that Pink Chicken, a children’s clothing boutique, will open in the Main District of North Hills. This will be the retailer’s first NC store and will be located next door to Lilly Pulitzer and Kendra Scott. An opening date has not yet been announced.
    Concert
    • No need to say “I miss you” because Blink-182 is coming to PNC Arena on July 30, 2024 featuring Pierce The Veil. Tickets for “The Rock Show” go on sale this Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
    Sports
    • The finalists were announced for the 2023 NWSL Awards with the NC Courage’s Kerolin nominated as a finalist for MVP and Kaleigh Kurtz named as a finalist for Defender of the Year. Voting is open now until Friday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m.
    Try This
    • Skate Raleigh is hosting a Skate or Treat Halloween Jam at Conlon Family Skate Park this Sunday, Oct. 28. From 2 to 6 p.m., grab food, listen to a DJ spin tunes, wear a creative costume, and shop from local vendors. Plus, kids can participate in trunk or treat.
    Festival
    • The NC Museum of History will host its 28th annual American Indian Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 18. There will be demonstrations, presentations, and performances to highlight contributions of American Indians in NC. Additionally, beginning Nov. 6, the museum will be closed on Mondays.
    Ranked
    • Oh, rats. Raleigh + Durham ranked No. 23 on pest control service Orkin’s list of the rattiest cities. The rankings were compiled based on the number of new rodent services + treatments performed.
    Pets
    • Nom Nom’s pre-portioned meals for dogs are made with whole-food ingredients you actually recognize — like sweet potato, beef, and pork. Get 50% off your first order (plus, free shipping).*
     
    Seasonal

    🎃 Frightfully fun Halloween events

    18 Halloween events in Raleigh sure to give you a fright
    The facade of NC Museum of Natural Sciences with a dinosaur in the window.
    Spend the night exploring the museum. | Photo by Karen Swain/NC Museum of Natural Sciences
    WalletHub recently ranked the City of Oaks No. 43 on its list of the best places for Halloween, let’s find out why.
    • Visit the NC Museum of Natural Sciences after dark. Meet creepy-crawlies up close, ride a mechanical shark, and enjoy local entertainment + special activities at Nocturnal by Nature, a Halloween party for adults 21 and up. (Oct. 27)
    • Celebrate autumn at Brookside Bodega + The Optimist Raleigh’s Fall Fest Block Party, complete with local vendors, fun games, and Gouge Wrestling. (Oct. 28)
    • Party in your Halloween costume at Kings’ Monster Mash. It’ll be a graveyard smash with local DJs and an after party lasting til 2 a.m. (Oct. 28)
    • Party with some pups at Clouds Brewing with Freedom Ride Rescue’s Halloween Party. Participate in costume contests for dogs, adults, and kids alike, and enjoy games + vendors. (Oct. 29)
    • Prepare your costumes for Wye Hill’s Halloween on the Hill, featuring a build-your-own-slider bar, Wye Hill brews + cocktails, Halloween-inspired trivia, and a costume contest. Plus, make this stop one of the evening and bring your drinks to go with Sip n’ Stroll. (Oct. 31)
    Plan your Halloweekend
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