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Top Raleigh news: City deemed too small for COVID-19 aid; supermarket to limit people inside; more

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Published on April 09, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Raleigh.

Raleigh is too small for direct COVID-19 aid

Raleigh grew by almost 200,000 people during the past 20 years, but it didn't grow quite fast enough to qualify for direct aid under the federal government's $2 trillion stimulus bill.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

Car runs off road, crashes into creek in Raleigh

A car ran off the road and crashed into a creek near Barwell Road in Raleigh. Multiple people were wading in the water around the car, which had a damaged hood and front bumper and a cracked windshield. No one appeared to be inside the car.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Fence at north Raleigh park serves as inspiration during virus outbreak 

It's a fence that has locked out anyone from getting into a north Raleigh park. Scott Mason reports on a woman who is sharing a generous, simple act of fun with the fence.

Read the full story on WRAL Tar Heel Traveler.

Harris Teeter now limiting number of customers allowed inside amid COVID-19 pandemic

Harris Teeter supermarkets will limit the number of customers inside, the company announced. Stores will start asking customers to wait outside if the number of people inside is at 50% of the building code capacity, officials said in a release.

Read the full story on WNCN.

‘I’ve got to be there for them,’ says Raleigh hospice certified nursing assistant

Coronavirus has even changed the way people die, under quarantine, with no family or friends allowed. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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