Tuesday, Nov. 18: Immigration Protest + Shutdown Vote + Parade Sentencing
Tuesday, Nov. 18
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Parade Sentencing: Driver gets 262 days for Raleigh parade death.
The driver involved in Raleigh’s 2022 Christmas Parade tragedy, Landen Glass, was sentenced to 262 days in jail, three years of supervised probation, and 400 hours of community service after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including obstruction of justice and misdemeanor death by vehicle. Prosecutors said the young dancer’s death was preventable; Glass apologized to the Brooks family in court.
Immigration Protest: Raleigh rally denounces ICE, Border Patrol surge.
Immigrants and supporters rallied in downtown Raleigh, protesting a Border Patrol surge in Charlotte after video surfaced of agents breaking a driver’s window during a stop. Advocates say immigrant families feel increasingly unsafe, while federal officials report 81 arrests tied to public-safety concerns. Demonstrators vowed to keep statewide attention on ICE and CBP activities.
Shutdown Vote: Foushee, Ross oppose deal lacking health-care fixes.
Triangle Representatives Valerie Foushee and Deborah Ross said they opposed last week’s bill to end the federal shutdown because it didn’t address looming ACA premium spikes. They highlighted constituents who could see dramatic increases if tax credits expire, even as the funding bill restores federal services. Both warned Democrats now have reduced leverage in negotiations
Raleigh environmental scientists expand work on toxic ‘forever chemicals.’
Environmental scientists and NEAN founders Drs. Shamira and Lewis Brown are expanding efforts in North Carolina to address PFAS, PCBs, and other “forever chemicals.” Their Raleigh office provides water testing, drone sampling, community education, and filtration solutions, with a focus on supporting underserved communities facing growing environmental health risks.
Brewery Closures: Two Triangle taprooms shut amid craft-beer slowdown.
Two Triangle breweries are closing taprooms as the craft beer market tightens. Cary’s Cotton House has been sold following bankruptcy, and Vicious Fishes will close its Fuquay-Varina location after a steep rent increase. Both closures highlight financial pressures facing regional breweries amid a national industry slowdown.
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