2024 was a big year for Raleigh, to say the least. | Graphic by 6AM City
Your Raleigh Wrapped is here, and it’s been a big year for Oak City. Let’s dive into your top stories of 2024, but first, some stats.
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You’ve changed, and so has Raleigh. Let’s look at how you felt throughout the year.
You were in your amateur paleontologist era in April — the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit opened at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences with a state-of-the-art lab inside the museum.
August was dominated by the “Save our Amphitheater” movement — Raleigh City Council voted to move Red Hat Amphitheater one block over and keep it downtown.
September was your “Wait, what’s the arena called again?” season — PNC Arena became Lenovo Center, and some longtime locals are still correcting themselves from saying RBC Center.
A Sherlock Carol | Through Monday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | Cary Arts Center, Cary | $10+ | Characters from Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens collide in this family-friendly holiday romp.
Drive-In Movie at Christmas Town | 9:15-11 p.m. | 2540 Timber Dr., Garner | $15+ | Watch “The Santa Clause” and get movie snacks delivered right to your car.
Oberlin Writers’ Group: Winter Writing | 2-3:30 p.m. | Oberlin Regional Library | Free | Join local writers for a seasonally appropriate writing exercise.
Yoga at Compass Rose Brewery | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 11 a.m. | Compass Rose Brewery | $5+ | Bring your own props for this invigorating class.
Friday, Dec. 13
GingerBuild Houses & Hops | 7-9 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum | $25 | Build and decorate your own delicious gingerbread house while sipping wine and beer at this special 21+ holiday craft event.*
The new Restoration Hardware and the new True Food Kitchen are both must-visits in North Hills. | Photos by the RALtoday team
Still have holiday shopping to do? Our team recently spent a day at North Hills checking off our remaining gift list (and treating ourselves to lunch, of course).
Our takeaway: They’ve got you covered.
Shop the new stores in the Main District’s expansion area:
Yesterday we shared that City Club Raleigh was leaving Fayetteville Street — now, its tower is getting a new name, too. Law firm Smith Anderson, who will take over the City Club Raleigh real estate, will also take the name of the tower, and signage will be up soon. (Raleigh Magazine)
Community
Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson is retiring on March 1 after three years in office. Patterson was Raleigh’s 30th chief of police and a search process is being designed by the city manager’s office. (The News & Observer)
Civic
Raleigh City Council allotted $6.3 million in additional funds to Raleigh’s new city hall, including $1 million for a stunning piece of public art. Los Angeles-based public visual artist Susan Narduli will craft an LED light project for the lobby of East Civic Tower. (The News & Observer)
Sports
Canes player Seth Jarvis was selected to join Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, alongside teammates Jaccob Slavin for Team USA and Sebastian Aho for Team Finland. Jarvis was a surprise pick over other young Canadian players, but his stats this and last season set him apart. (The News & Observer)
Concert
Get ready to jam out May 11 + 13 next year. Pearl Jam is coming to Lenovo Center next spring as just one of five stops across the US for the album “Dark Matter.” Tickets go on sale next Friday, Dec. 13.
Try This
Vintage treasure hunting show “American Pickers” is coming to the Tar Heel State — and you could be on it. The History Channel show is seeking North Carolinians with unique curios to feature — email the team at americanpickers@cineflix.com with your cool finds. (The News & Observer)
Shop
They say, “Experiences make the most memorable gifts.” We agree. And a custom-made spa day is exactly the type of blissful experience they’ll never forget. Give the gift that’s a guaranteed hit with a spa gift card (and take advantage of fab holiday promos.)*
Finance
The bad news: Car repair costs have surged 17% in the last year, with some repairs exceeding $6,000. The good news: An Endurance protection plan could save you thousands. Sign up and receive $450 off your new contract, plus a free year of Elite Benefits. Get your free quote.*
Home
How much could you borrow from your home? Get HELOC quotes now — calculate your payment.*
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🏈 Pack gone bowling
The Wolfpack + coach Dave Doeren have one more game left in the season. | Photo provided by NC State Athletics
After a thrilling win over UNC last Saturday, NC State ended its regular season at 6-6, scraping through to earn a bowl game trip in the final minutes of the game. Here’s what you need to know about the postseason + next year’s squad.
Let’s talk personnel changes. Wide receiver + Pack fave KC Concepcion has entered the transfer portal, and his brother Arrion also rescinded his commitment to NC State. It’s not all bad news. Freshman QB CJ Bailey, who took over after Grayson McCall’s scary end to the season, will stay with the Pack next season. Phew.
Most bowl games will be announced next week, and some insiders have predictions for where the Pack will find itself — but it sounds like the Pop-Tarts Bowl might be off the table. Wherever the Wolfpack goes, though, fans will be sure to follow.
The Buy
The Buy
The AirFly Pro — it’s a nifty gadget that will wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment to Bluetooth headphones so you can ditch those pesky wired earbuds.
This year’s Spotify Wrapped confirmed that I had quite the Brat Summer — if you’re looking for some local tunes to round out the year, listen to our Ultimate Raleigh Playlist.
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