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Dylan Dodson
February 29, 2024

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Good afternoon, Raleigh. Today would normally be the first day of March but Julius Caesar had an idea in 46 BC and now we have leap years.

In today’s Raleigh Rundown:

Popular local theatre is bankrupt
Public dog parks in Raleigh
Things to do in Raleigh this weekend

Let’s get to it. 🏃

Stories this week

North Carolina Theatre seeks bankruptcy with millions in debt 🎭

North Carolina Theatre (NCT) has suspended all performances until further notice and has filed for bankruptcy.

According to its chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, NCT claims to have just under $205,000 in assets and more than $2.1 million in debts.

NCT board chair John Zaloom said, “We had rising cost and we couldn’t raise funds to keep up with that and part of that was having to get back on track with sponsorships and theater-goers. Meanwhile, the costs were going up and we had debt already that was hanging over us. It was just more than we could catch up to.”

Trump, Harris, and Haley to visit North Carolina ahead of primary on March 5 🇺🇸

Vice President Harris will visit Durham on Friday, former President Trump will be in Greensboro on Saturday, and GOP candidate Nikki Haley will be in Charlotte on Friday and Raleigh on Saturday.

Haley is scheduled for a rally at Clouds Brewing Tap Room at 12:30 PM on Saturday here in Raleigh.

Raleigh-Cary ranked second best place in the country to work for women in tech 👩‍💻

CoWorking Café, an organization monitoring coworking spaces, discovered that the number of female tech workers in the area underwent nearly a 50 percent shift from 2018 to 2022.

"It's a really big deal to be among these tech hubs in terms of this ranking," said Carolina Women in Tech - Raleigh Chair Emily Maxie. "The act that we're in the South and you would think that the South might be a little further behind some of these cities."

The latest State of Technology Report for North Carolina indicates that in 2022, the tech industry employed over 300,000 individuals, generating approximately $40 billion in income for workers.

LOCAL BUSINESS

🐕 Raleigh ranked No. 8 on WalletHub’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities list in 2023.

Looking for places to bring your dog in Raleigh? Below is a list of local dog parks.

Parks

Barkyard, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | This recently opened park features an open pavilion offering beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks adjacent to the big and little dog park complete with faux fallen logs, interactive water features, and more.
Carolina Pines Dog Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd. | Dog parents can enjoy picnic tables while their companion runs around the small or big dog area; the area is lit at night.
Dix Park Dog Park, 1800 Umstead Dr. | Let your pooch run free at this grass-covered, newly renovated park — there is a water station for humans and pets, plus separate areas for small and large dogs.
Millbrook Dog Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd. | Raleigh’s oldest dog park, which opened in 2003, features agility equipment, drinking fountains, picnic tables, shade structures, and the area is lit at night.
Oakwood Dog Park, 910 Brookside Dr. | Embracing the City of Oaks’ trees, this park is shaded and has two fully fenced areas for large + small dogs, water stations, and plenty of space to run.
West Street Dog, 400 W. North St. | This indoor dog park and bar is the perfect place for your pup to run around while you sip a cold brew.
Coming Soon: The Yard, 1115 W. Lenoir St. | This bar, cafe, and off-leash dog park is opening soon.

🏬 Three new stores coming to Crabtree Valley Mall

Raleigh’s most popular mall is expanding its retail offerings with the addition of three new stores. Amidst robust customer traffic, the enclosed shopping center has welcomed Runway Brides, Lip Print Beauty Bar, and Eloise Collections.

According to a leasing brochure by Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Crabtree Valley Mall spans a total of 1.37 million square feet and draws in approximately 26,800 visitors daily while boasting over 200 stores. The mall achieves impressive annual retail sales exceeding $530 million and annual restaurant sales of $62 million.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

Dixie Deer Classic | Friday - Sunday | NC State Fairgrounds - 4285 Trinity Road Raleigh

The Dixie Deer Classic is coming back to NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh for the 43rd year. Come out on March 1-3 to see NC's largest hunting expo with over 500 booths, gun show, ATV giveaway, fishing rodeo, dock dogs, kids activities, food, demos, and more! If you are an avid hunter, angler, or ourdoorsman, you don't want to miss this.

Click here for more information.

COST: $15 / Kids 12 and under are free

Cars and Coffee Morrisville | Saturday, 8 - 11 AM | 5425 Page Road, Durham

Enjoy looking at cars of all types? This is for you. Family friendly. All types of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome if you’d like to show off you vehicle.

COST: Free

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck | Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM | Triangle Town Center Mall

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Triangle Town Center on Saturday, 3/2! Come visit us near the Food Court Entrance between 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats and merch, while supplies last.

COST: Varies by purchase

Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday 11 AM - 3 PM | Iron Works 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh

Calling all Foodies! Grab delicious foods, drinks, and more. Jam out with live musicians. And make memories with your friends and family! Featuring a mini food truck rodeo (6-8 food trucks), food vendors, art vendors, drinks, live music, and more.

COST: Free to enter, cost for food + drinks + art

Carolina Hurricanes VS Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, 12:30 PM | PNC Arena

The Hurricanes play at home this Saturday. Click here for tickets

COST: Varies by ticket

Ladies in Red Spring Concert - | Saturday, 12 - 3 PM | Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque - 327 S Wilmington St. Raleigh

Join the Ladies in Red A Cappella group for their Spring 2024 concert. The Ladies in Red are NC State's all-female a cappella group, established in 1993. The Ladies perform music spanning multiple genres. Click here for tickets.

COST: $12

Local Business Spotlight

Oak City Customs 🪚

Oak City Customs is a fabrication company specializing in woodworking, metal working, custom furnishings, and custom projects of all sizes, serving both commercial and residential clients. One of the main things that makes Oak City Customs unique is our ability to transform urban lumber into heirloom quality furnishings.

Through this 'Tree to Table' process we utilize our sawmill, lumber drying kilns, and industrial woodworking equipment to give urban trees a new life. Some of our favorite items to make are dining and conference tables, signs, and architectural metalwork.

I (Dylan Dodson) connected with Dylan Selinger (owner) and toured the Oak City Customs shop, and both the company and its products are the real deal. You won’t be disappointed in your final product.

Head to OakCityCustoms.com if you’d like to connect further regarding any of their services.

WEATHER

Friday

54 🌡️ 49 | 🌦️ | 50%

Saturday

65 🌡️ 50 | 🌦️ | 50%

Sunday

68 🌡️ 51 | ⛅️ | 0%

SPORTS

Men’s Basketball 🏀

SATURDAY

NC State @ UNC | 4 PM
Virginia @ Duke | 6 PM

Baseball ⚾️

FRIDAY

Towson @ NC State | 3 PM
Princeton @ UNC | 4 PM
Akron @ Duke | 4 PM