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Raleigh 🤝 Paris Olympics
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The Paris 2024 Olympics run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11. | Photo by CLTtoday
Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

At this summer’s Olympic Games, and Paralympics, approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete across 32 sports — including some new ones. Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up seven Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to the 919 + NC that you should keep your eye on. Let the Games begin.

Hannah Aspden, Para swimming, 100m backstroke
This will be Aspden’s third Paralympics — she’s already taken home gold twice. Fun fact: Aspden made her first national team by a margin of 0.1 seconds at 13 years old and was the youngest Team USA member to medal in 2016. The Raleigh native will swim on Aug. 29, at about 4 p.m.

Katharine Berkoff, Swimming, 100m backstroke
Berkoff tears up the pool as a member of the Wolfpack and has multiple gold medals under her belt. Berkoff is the daughter of three-time Olympian David Berkoff and is a five-time NCAA champ with the Pack. Berkoff’s first event will be Monday, July 29 at 5 p.m.

North Carolina Courage players score after scoring a goal.

Cheer on the NC Courage as players take Paris.

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Veronica Fraley, Track and field: Women’s discus
Hailing from Raleigh + a Wakefield High alum, Fraley was the 2024 NCAA discus champion with the all-time school record at Vanderbilt. Fraley will shoot her shot on Friday, Aug. 2 starting at 1 p.m.

Liana Mutia, Para judo
As of December 2023, Mutia ranked No. 1 in the world for her division. This will be the Oak City native’s second Paralympics — she finished ninth at the 2020 Olympics. Mutia will compete as soon as Sept. 5.

Emily Fox, Casey Murphy, and Kerolin Nicoli, Soccer
Two NC Courage players and one former player will all be competing in the Summer Olympics with Nicoli headlining Brazil’s team and Fox + Murphy representing Team USA. Brazil kicks off against Nigeria at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, and the US Women’s national team will play Zambia at 3 p.m. the same day.
 
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True or false: In the Ancient Olympic Games, all athletes competed naked.
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Events
 
Friday, July 19
  • Grand Opening Party at Otomi Comida y Cocteles | Friday, July 19 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Otomi Comida y Cocteles, 1000 Brookside Dr. Ste. 119, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy bites and bevs from the new Mexican restaurant along Brookside.
  • Learn to Kokedama | Friday, July 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 122, Raleigh | $35 | All materials are provided for this green-thumbed class in Japanese bonsai-making.
  • “Peter and the Starcatcher” | Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary | $5-$10 | Watch this imaginative retelling of “Peter Pan.”
Saturday, July 20
  • Two Door Cinema Club | Saturday, July 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $25-$175 | Jam out to this indie band downtown with special guest flipturn.
  • Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers | Saturday, July 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Ting Stadium, 101 Sportsman Wy., Holly Springs | $10-$12 | Watch the Salamanders take on the Chili Peppers.
Sunday, July 21
  • Very “Bridgerton” Brunch | Sunday, July 21 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $69 | Come in your Regency era-best for mini sandwiches, tea, and mimosas.
  • Superbloom Comedy Show with Norlex Belma | Sunday, July 21 | 8-10 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $10 | Watch local + national comedians take the stage at this monthly comedy show.
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FilterEasy started here in Raleigh + has a manufacturing facility in North Carolina. | Image provided by FilterEasy
We all know that hot summer weather spikes utility bills. But did you know dirty air filters do, too?

Bogged down by dust, hair, pollen + other contaminants, dirty filters can make your HVAC work up to 15% harder — increasing costs and adding strain to your system.

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News Notes
 
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Shop
  • Don’t forget: DTR Retail Week continues through this Sunday, July 21. Check out events + sales at your fave downtown shops all weekend to support local biz all year round.
Try This
  • While you’re downtown supporting local, stop by the Dream Moore Market this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. This event is now headed by Black Flea Market and will showcase local Black-owned biz plus food trucks, crafts, and more in Moore Square.
Travel
Sports
  • The Canes have resigned fan-favorite center Jack Drury through the 2025-26 season. In just one year with Carolina, Drury has scored eight goals and racked up 19 assists — see which other players have left + are coming to PNC Arena next season.
State
  • Do you have a vision for NC state parks? Let your voice be heard by taking a quick survey to inform a draft of the 2025-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which will guide state departments in addressing recreation needs for the next five years. The survey closes Friday, Aug. 30.
Drink Up
  • Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week, sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar, is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Raleigh’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.
Wellness
Finance
  • Have outstanding credit card debt? A new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Credit card experts identified this top credit card for anyone looking to pay down debt. (Plus, earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in three months.)*
 
 
Announced
 

Leader of the Pack to step down
The NC State Belltower.
Randy Woodson has been the head of NC State since 2010.  | Photo by RALtoday
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announced he will step down and retire from his role on June 30, 2025, according to a university press release. Woodson is the 14th chancellor of the university and has held his role since 2010.

Woodson created multiple plans to propel NC State forward, including Wolfpack 2030. Learn more about the university’s plan to honor Woodson and “celebrate transformation.”

Woodson’s successor has not yet been named — the UNC System will decide the next leader of the university and is undertaking multiple chancellor searches, including one at UNC-Chapel Hill.
 
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If you’re as excited as me to see Olympians float down the Seine this time next week, you can watch the opening ceremony live from the Marbles IMAX theater, the largest movie screen in Raleigh.
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