The NC State women’s and men’s basketball teams are getting ready to put their dancing shoes on. | Photos provided by NC State Athletics; left photo by Andrew Yates
It was a double dream season for NC State last year. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams made it to the Final Four, sparking Wolfpack pride across Raleigh. Both teams are riding the highs and expectations set from last season — here’s how they’re looking + what to know about each team.
Women’s basketball
Ahead of the season’s start, the women’s Wolfpack ranked at No. 9 on the AP poll, the second-highest ACC school behind Notre Dame. Stars of last year’s squad like Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James, and Madison Hayes have returned, and we’re excited to see promising transfers like Lizzy Williamson and freshmen Lorena Awou + Tilda Trygger hit the court.
There’s still time to grab tickets for the 2024 Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Sunday, Nov. 10 where the Pack will play the undefeated 2023-24 champions, South Carolina. And of course, we can’t wait to see the team against conference rivals like Duke + UNC later this season, too.
Hell Yeah I Have Bingo! | 3-5 p.m. | The Green Monkey | Free | Spend your afternoon playing bingo at this fun bar + gift shop.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical Jr.” | 1-2:30 p.m. | Kenan Recital Hall at William Peace University | $15+ | This fun Broadway Junior adaptation will have you dancing along in your seat.
Room 861 at Goodnights: Nurses Night Out | 7:30 p.m. | Goodnights Pop-Up Club | $20+ | This show, performed by an Army veteran + neonatal ICU nurse, is intended for those in the medical field, but all are welcome.
North Carolina Bridal & Wedding Expo | 12:30-5 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $0+ | Calling all brides — this event showcasing the best local wedding vendors is free with an advance online registration.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Family Matinee & Robot Party: HUANG YI & KUKA | 3 p.m. | Stewart Theatre | $10+ | Prepare to be wowed by Taiwanese choreographer and inventor Huang Yi’s HUANG YI & KUKA, an ethereal dance with a giant industrial robot, and stick around for a Robot Party following the show.*
Thursday, Nov. 21
Village District Holiday Open House | 5-8 p.m. | Village District Shopping Center | Free | Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a free evening of seasonal festivities, including holiday carolers, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, shopping + more.*
CCMMS students work on projects and socialize. | Photos by Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
Applications are now open for Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School (CCMMS), and families are invited to explore several opportunities to experience the school’s innovative approach to education firsthand:
Attend a Q+A session, followed by student learning demonstrations, on Thursday, December 5 at 5 p.m.
Located on NC State University’s Centennial Campus, CCMMS operates as a Center for Innovation, empowering students with essential skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through Design Thinking, students learn to empathize, solve complex problems, and refine solutions, guided by teachers who cultivate curiosity and model a growth mindset.
Thanks to a unique partnership with NC State, students regularly engage with university faculty and graduate students, bringing real-world expertise into CCMMS classrooms.
The wait is over. The new Trader Joe’s store on Creedmoor Road will open next Friday, Nov. 15 near Margaux’s and Brigs. The new location is 10,000 sqft and will carry all the chain’s regular products. This marks Raleigh’s second Trader Joe’s, with the first located on Wake Forest Road, and the fifth in the Triangle. (Triangle Business Journal)
Opening
Here’s another bite of foodie news. New downtown sports bar + community spot The Brass Tap is set to open at 400H in on Monday, Nov. 11. In addition to being a prime game day spot, expect 45 taps, a variety of food offerings, live music, and more all on North West Street near Press.
Coming Soon
Raleigh Iron Works’ Little Rey will open Monday, Dec. 9. Headed by chef Ford Fry, the fast casual Northern Mexican concept will focus on food cooked al carbon (wood roasted), including street + breakfast tacos, fan-fave pancakes with buttermilk syrup, Mexican beers, margaritas, and agua frescas.
Development
Cary voters said no to a parks and recreation bond, and the future of the town’s Sports & Recreation Community Center is unclear. The center would be part of the South Hills Mall redevelopment and would cost $300 million, and the bond would have approved $560 million for a variety of town parks projects. (Axios Raleigh)
Ranked
Ahead of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Raleigh ranked No. 3 on WalletHub’s list of the best cities for veterans to live. The report compared the 100 largest cities in the US across 19 key indicators — including things like the number of military skill-related jobs, veteran income growth, and the availability of VA health facilities.
Drink
Stocking your holiday bar cart can add up fast. Get 18 bottles of wine for $79 plus shipping from Swirl Wine Shop, including award-winning brands.*
Finance
How much could you borrow from your home? Get HELOC quotes now — calculate your payment.*
Category
Seasonal
🍂 Life leaf hacks
A full fall tree with red, orange, and green leaves. | Photo by David W.
The City of Raleigh’s seasonal loose leaf collection begins for some residents on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and you better be-leaf we have some tips to make the process smooth + rid your yard of unwanted leaves.
No more than two weeks before your assigned pickup date, make like a tree and leaf your piles in the area between the curb and sidewalk for pickup. Make sure your car, holiday decor, and other possible obstacles are away from the pile, and save the trash, branches, and pet waste for their appropriate bins.
If you don’t want to wait for your assigned pickup, the city suggests alternate leaf disposal tips, such as mulching the leaves with your lawn mower, backyard composting, or using the city’s biweekly curbside yard waste collection service.
The Buy
The Buy
This organic plant-based protein powder. It features 18g of protein per serving as well as a functional mushroom and adaptogen blend that boosts immunity + brain balance.
Remember that mini art vending machine I told you about earlier this week? I took a long walk to Platform in the West End on Wednesday (with a pit stop at Boulted Bread for a treat and quarters) and came home with this little Goldfish print, which now smiles back while I write this newsletter. I’m hearing there’s another vending machine from the same artist with different prints at the North Hills Innovation District.
This print was designed by Anastasia Inciardi.
Photo by RALtoday
Answered
Answered
Who was Raleigh’s longest tenured mayor in modern history?
It’s Charles Meeker. Meeker was mayor from 2001 to 2011, and actually, he’s tied with Avery C. Upchurch, who was mayor from 1983 to 1993.
