06.17.2024

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91º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:58 a.m. | Sunset 8:33 p.m.

Rewind to 1999

Raleigh’s 1999 time capsule

Raleigh skyline with a search bar reading "Raleigh 1999"

Hey Google, what was Raleigh like in 1999? | Photo via Canva

Do you remember 1999? Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca” topped the charts, we were scared of the Blair Witch, and Google officially launched.

To celebrate, Google Trends opened its time capsule to see which fads were titanic in 1999. According to the report, adults were watching “The Matrix” and “The Sopranos” while kids were into “Toy Story 2” and “Teletubbies.” People also used the search engine to learn about David Beckham or evaluate their Pokémon cards, and searches for hot sauce set the web ablaze.

Livin La Vida Local

Want to know what life was like in Raleigh? We dug up some data to help us remember the final year of the 20th century — thanks to some help from a 25-year-old search engine.

To explore our local time capsule, we used the 25-year-old search engine to take a glimpse at life in Raleigh at the turn of the millennium.

Median family income: $59,500
City’s population: 261,205
Median cost to buy a home: $110,495
Average cost of a gallon of gasoline in North Carolina: $0.594

In the news

Epic Games moved it headquarters to Cary + the Carolina Hurricanes became NHL Southeast Division champs for the first time

Sounds of the ‘90s

Who was performing: TLC performed their “FanMail Tour” at the Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena — now PNC Arena.

Events

Monday, June 17

Meal Prepping and Planning Made Easy | Monday, June 17 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Learn new tips and tricks for easy + healthy meal prepping and planning.
Board Game Night | Monday, June 17 | 5-9 p.m. | The Hippo Wine Bar + Shop, 123 E. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Play one of the board games provided by the wine bar or bring your own.
Flower Arranging Class | Monday, June 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Gather Goods Co., 417 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary | $65 | Gather with fellow flower lovers + create a stunning arrangement while learning the basics.

Tuesday, June 18

Wladimir de Terlikowski (1873 -1951) | Tuesday, June 18 | 11:30-4:30 a.m. | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Explore the art of the “Polish Master” and engage with pieces of previous centuries.

Wednesday, June 19

Maggie Rogers: The Don’t Forget Me Tour | Wednesday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $45-$125 | Vibe out and enjoy an evening of the sweet sounds of Maggie’s voice.

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News Notes

Sports

NC State lost in 10 innings to Kentucky in its first game of the 2024 College World Series. To avoid elimination, the Pack will bat against Florida today at 2 p.m.

Holiday

Still looking for ways to commemorate Juneteenth? Wake County has created invitations to reflect on the history and contributions of African Americans this Juneteenth. Events will occur throughout June and are centered around education and celebration.

Closed

Prospects Craft Kitchen and Devereux, a restaurant and bar pair on North West Street, have closed. The two took over the space after Rainbow Luncheonette and Pink Boot closed. (Raleigh Magazine)

Ranked

Raleigh ranked No. 1 in most daily miles traveled among the most populated US metro areas according to Replica. However, Raleigh has numerous modes of transportation, one being the public bus. Learn more about how to navigate the the free resource. (Axios)

Coming Soon

Let’s make a pit stop. The popular convenience store Buc-ee’s is making its NC debut in Mebane, less than an hour outside of the Triangle. A billboard was recently displayed near the official building site, teasing residents that the store is absolutely on the way. (Triangle Business Journal)

Try This

Come again, say what? The Triangle is talking + one of the best kept secrets may just be gas station sushi. Akami Sushi, a restaurant attached to Han-Dee Hugo’s in Apex, is garnering attention for the unusual combination of good food next to a gas station. (Axios Raleigh)

Home

Pop quiz: How is going solar good for everyone? From decreasing the burden on the grid to helping the environment to saving you money (now and in the long run), going solar makes life better for all. Still not sure? See 10 reasons why solar should be your next investment.*

Finance

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Drink

☕ 321 Coffee expands

321 Coffee expands brand and inclusivity in Raleigh

321 Coffee employees standing outside of the Wholefoods market.

321 Coffee provides an environment for inclusion and coffee to thrive.

The Raleigh-based coffee shop 321 Coffee is expanding and will now have its specialty roasts in Whole Foods across the Triangle.

321 Coffee’s mission is to provide employment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a place built on inclusivity.

The company currently employs over 50 adults with intellectual disabilities, “They are the ones roasting the coffee, taking the orders, and making the lattes. We are demonstrating the value of an inclusive business model.”

If you’d like to support the shop, stop one of the locations for an in-house roasted coffee or purchase items via our digital marketplace, Six and Main.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danyale

From the editor

I don’t know much about you, but I’m not much of a cook, so I lean a lot on local restaurants for takeout. It’s my turn to figure out the dinner situation, so we’re going to try the infamous gas station sushi at Akami I’ve been hearing so much about. I’d love some suggestions of your favorite sushi dishes, so drop me a line.

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