Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on May 18, 2020
Top Raleigh news: Churches welcome congregants as restrictions lift; 'Artsplosure' postponed; morePhoto: Higgins Spooner/Unsplash

Missed the most recent top news in Raleigh? Read on for everything you need to know.

NC churches welcome congregants as restrictions are lifted

While the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral and other houses of worship followed the governor's order and held services outside, the Triangle Christian Center in Raleigh filled indoor pews with no social distancing.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Protesters meet armed group at downtown rally

Carrying firearms and tactical gear, a group of men walking through downtown Raleigh on Saturday was met by some protesters. The armed men said their gathering stemmed from recent arrests at ReOpen NC rallies of people they believe were protesting peacefully.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Family displaced after child accidentally starts fire 

Firefighters said a child accidentally started the blaze by lighting a piece of paper on fire Sunday afternoon. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh woman volunteers to be injected with experimental COVID-19 vaccine

Jean Clement is getting injected with an experimental vaccine as part of a clinical trial, and she said she is excited to be playing a role in the race to stop the pandemic.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Postponed 'Artsplosure' impacts vendors, festival-goers

The popular "Artsplosure" festival will have to wait until at least October after it was postponed because of COVID-19.

Read the full story on Spectrum News North Carolina.


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