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November 26, 2021

 

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Shop RALtoday swag (and earn extra rewards) this weekend

Looking for the perfect gift for your RAL-obsessed loved ones this year? Luckily for those with major Raleigh pride, we’re kicking off the holiday season with the launch of 6AM Rewards — our new loyalty and referral program — that can be used for exclusive rewards from The 6AM Shop.

 

Now until midnight on Mon., Nov. 30, every dollar you spend in The 6AM Shop earns 3x the points — that’s 15 points (instead of the usual 5) per dollar spent on RAL-inspired sweatshirts, art, coffee mugs + more — all designed by local creatives.


Learn how to earn points and redeem rewards points here.

Featuring work from Raleigh-based creatives, a portion of proceeds from swag purchased in The 6AM Shop goes directly to those local designers. Shopping local and earning rewards to redeem for more local merch in the future? We call that a win-win.


Happy shopping (and earning), RAL.

START SHOPPING LOCAL

EVENTS

Today

  • NC State vs. UNC | Fri., Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium | This rivalry game is sold out, but you can watch it televised on ESPN. 🏈
  • Black Friday Weekend Festival | Fri., Nov. 26-Sun., Nov. 28  | Various times | Black Friday Market, 23 W. Hargett St. | Free | Black Friday Market is hosting a festival this Black Friday weekend — including food trucks, live bands, and door buster sales.

Saturday

  • WRAL Night of Lights | Sat., Nov. 27-Fri., Dec. 24 | Various times | Dorothea Dix Park | $20+ | Gaze at the holiday lights at this drive-thru light show. 🎄

Sunday

  • The Polar Express | Sun., Nov. 28 | 12:30 p.m. | Marbles IMAX, 201 E. Hargett St. | $12 | Watch the Christmas classic, The Polar Express, in 3D as you prepare for the holiday season.
  • Christmas Wreaths at the Optimist | Sun., Nov. 28 | 1-3 p.m. | The Optimist Raleigh, 1000 Brookside Dr. | $65 | Make holiday wreaths + enjoy lattes and hot chocolate with your friends and Joy Worthy Co.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

KEEP PLANNING YOUR MONTH

THE BUY

5 gift ideas from Lowes Foods (that won’t break the bank) 

Imagine this: You’re on your way to a holiday party, and all of a sudden you realize: You forgot to get a gift. We’ve all been there. 


Fortunately, fixing it can be as easy as heading to your nearest Lowes Foods and grabbing one of these tried-and-true gifts for your host, mom, or BFF — no one will be the wiser.

There’s also a Breakfast Box in these year’s round of Cheer Boxes | Photo provided by Lowes Foods

Cheer boxes 🎁

Think: A curated box filled with locally-made goodies from the Carolinas (aka perfect for your out-of-town friends + family). Our personal fave is the SC/NC combo box with Dewey’s Bakery cookies, saltwater taffy + more. 

 

Pro Tip: You can order Cheer Boxes in bulk via email for an easy workplace gift solution. 📧 

 

Hoppy holidays mix + match 6 packs 🍻

Think: Perfect for dads + grand-dads. Head to the Beer Den, build a custom 6 pack with mix + match beers (bonus points if they’re holiday themed) and you’re good to go.*

3 MORE GIFT IDEAS 

NEWS NOTES

Weather

  • 51º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Coming Soon

  • Queeny’s — new restaurant from the owners of Kingfisher cocktail bar + QueenBurger — is opening tomorrow, Nov. 27 at 321 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. The spot will be serving a variety of food + drink, including pork chop sandwiches. Queeny’s will be open tomorrow from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 🥪

Edu

  • NC State’s engineering programs will almost double in size over the next five years. In the recently passed state budget, the school received $50 million to grow the number of engineering students by ~40%, pushing enrollment at the College of Engineering to 14,000 + State’s total enrollment to over 40,000. (Triangle Business Journal)

Travel

  • American Airlines is cutting its nonstop flight from RDU to Boston. The decision is part of a larger move to cut 27 routes across the airline’s network. Book your flights now, Raleighites — the flight will be gone in early January. We suggest asking our new sister market BOStoday for recommendations.  ✈️ (Triangle Business Journal)

Correction

  • In Tuesday’s newsletter, we asked y’all to give us suggestions of what city could be considered Raleigh’s doppelgänger. Due to some technical difficulties, we were unable to collect any responses. Don’t worry, you can still share your opinion. 

Job

  • Calling all students + young professionals: If you love brand storytelling + want to support local businesses with your writing, we have good news. Our Branded Content Studio is hiring a Branded Content Intern for the upcoming spring semester. See details and apply.

Featured Deal

  • Quick! Be one of the first 10 people to claim $20 at The 6AM Shop. Enter SHOPLOCALRAL at checkout. Happy Black Friday, Raleigh. 

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More about 6AM Rewards 🛍️

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6AM Rewards is our new loyalty and referral program, where you can rack up points that can be used for exclusive rewards from The 6AM Shop, all designed by local creatives right here in Raleigh.

 

Learn more about the program here, and don’t forget to capitalize on our Black Friday-Cyber Monday deal for all the RAL swag.

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THE WRAP

Editor’s Pick: I’m looking forward to the Triangle Pop-Up Market at Transfer Co. Food Hall tomorrow for live music + locally-made gifts.

Today’s Edition by:

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Sales: Rachel

 

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