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International Cricket Comes to Morrisville Edition
From the Council Office of Steve Rao
February 7, 2022
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Making NC a Smart State 
Covid Alert: 
  • United States Surpasses 900,000 Covid Deaths this week. We pray for any family who has lost a loved one. 
  • Thanks to the Town of Morrisville for distributing well over 3,000 masks last week. 
Check out the Olympics! 
Go Team USA! Russia Olympic Committee with 5 medals, Norway with 3 and United States joins Germany, Japan, Netherlands and others with 2. Gold for US!  

See Olympic Updates Section for recent updates.
Black History Events and Tours Around the Triangle
Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!  
Celebrating the Black History of Shiloh in Morrisville
During Black History Month, I will be highlighting both the past and present of the Black community in our nation.  I wanted to take this moment to share some facts about the Shiloh Community of Morrisville NC.

The community of Shiloh was originally settled in the late 1820s by freeborn African Americans and freed former slaves. By 1870, it had grown into a self-sufficient community with a public school, social clubs, a co-op store, and a church.

Learn more about the history of the Shiloh Community during a 1.7 mile walk on the Shiloh Greenway. Visit https://bit.ly/3sfdSJO.

On a personal note, I have been so grateful to share so many wonderful memories with my friends at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

#MorrisvilleBlackHistoryMonth
Breaking News
Cricket
Town of Morrisville and Major League Cricket Move forward with plans for an International Cricket Venue.

(See International Cricket Comes to Morrisville)
NC Redistricting Maps
NC Supreme Court Strikes Down Redistricting Maps and orders General Assembly to draw new Maps.

(NC News Updates)  
Lata Mangashwar 
Indian Bollywood Star Lata Mangashwar dies at 92.
Queen Elizabeth
Manoj George
Triangle Technology Executive and Business Leader Manoj George passes away.

(See In Memoriam Section) 
International Cricket Comes to Morrisville  
On Thursday, Major League Cricket (MLC) and the Town of Morrisville announced a multi-million-dollar public-private partnership to jointly invest in the expansion of Church Street Park, upgrading the facility into an international-quality cricket venue.

The investment will see the addition of more than 2,000 permanent seats to the scenic venue, increasing Church Street Park’s capacity to over 3,500. Upgrades will also include the installation of state-of-the-art broadcast infrastructure, additional parking and LED illuminated natural and artificial turf practice pitches and nets.

The enhancements will allow Church Street Park to host world-class MLC matches and serve as a flagship facility for USA Cricket’s National Team games and training. The venue would meet the criteria necessary to host games at the 2024 T20 Men’s World Cup, an event viewed by over 500 million cricket fans worldwide. The USA host venues are expected to be announced later this year.

Opened in 2015, Church Street Park is recognized as one of the best venues for cricket in the United States. The park features an LED illuminated natural turf pitch in a scenic setting at the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, conveniently located only 15 miles from Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham. The venue hosted the inaugural Minor League Cricket Championship finals weekend last October, with more than 3,000 fans in attendance to watch the Silicon Valley Strikers claim the title.

MLC, America’s first professional T20 cricket competition, represents the most ambitious and transformational venture ever undertaken in the American cricket landscape. Focused on staging world-class Twenty20 cricket for American cricket fans, MLC will feature top players from around the globe and provide a stage for domestic cricketers to showcase their talents to a worldwide audience.

The Town of Morrisville has embraced cricket for its community over many years, with Church Street Park a home for the sport since 2015. These upgrades will provide fantastic facilities for continued community play, USA Cricket’s National Teams and for future Major League and international cricket events.  I am so grateful to our Town Staff, Council and of course, the Cricket League Players, Triangle Cricket League, and the Morrisville Cardinals for all of their hard work, which has led us to emerge as a destination for world class cricket and the Cricket Capital of the United States.

The enhanced Church Street Park facilities will be available for community use, with Church Street Park continuing to serve as the home of the Morrisville Cardinals in Minor League Cricket and for the Triangle Cricket League’s more than 2,500 players and 150 teams.

We are very excited to see the improvements in place and future generations of local cricketers both play there and be inspired by watching world-class cricket regularly at Church Street Park.

The work on venue enhancements will begin in early 2022, with the full suite of infrastructure improvements expected to be completed by spring 2023.


RADIO NYRA INTERVIEW WITH Tom Dunmore President, MAJOR LEAGUE CRICKET
Join us on Sunday, Feb 13 at 4 pm for our Interview with Tom Dunmore from Major Cricket League on the recent announcement on the Church Street Cricket Expansion and Global Cricket coming to Morrisville!

99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 am and listen live at www.radionyrausa.com
NC Supreme Court Orders New Maps to Be Drawn
A divided North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state's new maps for congressional and General Assembly seats Friday, declaring that state courts had authority to throw out lines engineered to secure a long-term Republican advantage in an otherwise closely divided state.

By a 4-3 decision — with the justices who are registered Democrats making up the majority — the state's highest court directed the GOP-controlled legislature to redraw the plans by Feb. 18 and provide an explanation of how they calculated the partisan fairness of the new boundaries. Any replacement maps would still be used for the May 17 primaries but we also could see the primaries delayed. We will just wait to see what happens.

The court's decision reversed a ruling last month from a panel of three trial judges that let the maps stand, and declared partisan gerrymandering found in the redistricting approved by the legislature in November violated several provisions in the North Carolina Constitution. They include the right to free elections, freedom of speech and equal protections of citizens.

The legislature violates the constitution "when it deprives a voter of his or her right to substantially equal voting power on the basis of partisan affiliation," read the order of the court's majority, signed by senior Associate Justice Robin Hudson. "Achieving partisan advantage incommensurate with a political party's level of statewide voter support is neither a compelling nor a legitimate governmental interest.
OLYMPIC UPDATES
The American skier and defending champion Mikaela Shiffrin fell and was disqualified from the giant slalom.

Snowboarder Juliana Morano wins Silver! (See Picture)

The Dutch speedskater Ireen Wüst became the first person to win individual golds at five Olympics.

The I.O.C. president and Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis player who largely disappeared from public life, held a private meeting.
IN Memoriam
Triangle Tech Exec and CFO Manoj George Passes Away
This week, the Triangle and North Carolina, lost a successful Technology Finance Executive, and community leader, Manoj George to pancreatic cancer. Manoj was the CFO for Red Hat, CEO for Art.com and served a consultant and mentor to a number of market leading companies, start ups, and investors. He was also one of the founding charter members of TIE Carolinas.

We pray for his family, and on a personal note, I am honored I got to know such a smart, dynamic leader, who made such a difference in our region and state.

Manoj George Obituary

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness (Join me in beating this Disease)
Important Updates
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Business Alert:  
  • Apply for your CARES Employee Retention Tax Credits at www.unclaimedcredits.com in 2022!
  • (You can receive back up to 70% of the salaries of W2 employees) 
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This Week in Morrisville: Feb 7 - Feb 11
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings
February 8 – 6 p.m. Town Council Meeting

February 10 - 6 p.m. Senior Advisory Committee

February 10 - 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board
Morrisville Carpenter Road Project
Project update for the week of February 7:

  • Work will continue on Morrisville Carpenter Road (between Church Street and Old Savannah Drive).
  • Drivers should be prepared for flagging operations on Morrisville Carpenter Road between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The contractor will continue working at the culvert area.
  • The contractor will complete stormwater work along Town Hall Drive.
  • Northbound traffic for Town Hall Drive continues to be redirected along the southbound side of the median.

The Town of Morrisville and the Morrisville Police Department advise pedestrians not to walk on either side of Morrisville Carpenter Road between Town Hall Drive and Misty Groves Circle. This section of the road is an active construction zone area and does not have a sidewalk and is not safe for pedestrians. Please observe the posted sidewalk closed signs.

For Morrisville Carpenter Road Project updates Visit https://bit.ly/mcrcp1
COVID-19 Updates
Based upon current data and trends in COVID-19 cases in our region, the Morrisville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department has current COVID-19 safety measures and protocols in place for the Morrisville Aquatic & Fitness Center, Cedar Fork Community Center, and Morrisville Senior Center. For those facility’s COVID-19 guidelines and for updates from the Town of Morrisville on COVID-19, visit TownOfMorrisville.org/COVID19.

Town leaders are continuously monitoring the situation in coordination with Wake County Public Health Division, the lead agency for guidance as it relates to the coronavirus and its variants. If you have specific questions related to your health and COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 vaccinations, or other assistance, please call (919) 250-1500, email at covid19.questions@wakegov.com, or visit their webpage at Wakegov.com/covid-19.
MAFC COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE
As concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the Omicron variant continue to grow in our area, we have made some important updates to our facility's current protocols and procedures to help stop the spread and keep you safe. The changes you need to be aware of and abide by are listed below:
  • We will continue to enforce face coverings being worn by those ages three and up throughout the facility at all times. Please remember that face coverings must be worn on the pool deck and in the locker rooms. They are only to be removed for swimming and showering.
  • Social distancing will be enforced whenever possible. Please be conscious of others' space and wait six feet apart.
  • The weight room capacity will be limited to eight people. Please check the room's capacity when you arrive and be prepared to remain in the waiting area until a spot becomes available. Conversely, if you are in the weight room and notice someone waiting, please limit your exercise to one hour to be courteous to your peers.
  • The spin bike room has a capacity of three people, and we ask that you operate under the same principles outlined in the weight room statement above.
  • Every other piece of equipment on the cardio floor will be blocked off to allow for social distancing on the machines. If you prefer a particular piece of equipment, and it is blocked off, we ask that you ensure using it does not place you within six feet of another patron before starting your workout.
  • Our aquatics supervisory team will impose capacity limits during open rec swim at their discretion. On weekends, the number of people in the combined area between the program pool and the play structure will be 15 people. Please limit your time in the pool to an hour and 30 minutes to allow others the opportunity to swim.
SWIM CLASSES AT MAFC 
The Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center is offering swim classes for children and adults (with some experience in the water) who are looking to refine their abilities.

Classes are offered throughout the month of February.

Class times, levels, and registration information is available here: https://bit.ly/3HC2ei9

#LiveConnectedLiveWell
Engage Morrisville COVID-19 Q&A Session Feb. 22
The Town of Morrisville will host a live virtual COVID-19 Q&A session on the Engage Morrisville community engagement platform on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 2-3 p.m.
Dr. Nicholas Turner, a Duke University infectious disease specialist, will engage with Morrisville community members and answer all questions about the COVID-19 virus.
To take part in the Q&A session, attendees must visit EngageMorrisville.com and register on the platform.
Church Street Park Cricket Facility Expansion Announced
On Feb. 3, the Town of Morrisville and Major League Cricket (MLC) announced details of a public-private partnership to jointly invest in the expansion of Church Street Park, upgrading the facility into an international-quality cricket venue.

Morrisville Town Council and staff, along with representatives with Major League Cricket, Morrisville Cardinals, Triangle Cricket League, and USA National Team players were present at Church Street Park to announce details of the enhancements to support cricket and to provide additional park amenities to the community.

Sports Program Updates
Registration for spring sports (Major and Junior Volleyball and Junior Basketball) will open Monday, Feb. 7 and will run through February. For details and to register, click here.

Registration for Morrisville Little League is still open and will transition to a waitlist in the coming days. Spring Little League Baseball registration. Ages 5-12 can register for league play with practices beginning tentatively in late February.

The winter basketball program will halt its program for the season on Feb. 12. The remaining team activities will revolve around continued development within the team’s current rosters.

The athletics department is looking for volunteer coaches for our spring leagues. Individuals with experience or a strong interest in working with our recreation staff are encouraged to apply. For questions and to apply, click here.
FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Morrisville Aquatic & Fitness Center’s next free pickleball clinic, hosted monthly by Cary Pickleball Ambassadors, will be on Sunday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Registration goes live on Sunday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m.: https://bit.ly/3fXSHpZ
Camp Cedar Fork Summer Camp Registration Starting Soon
Registration will start soon for Cedar Fork Community Center summer camp. Residents and Town staff in-person or online registration will open at 7 a.m. on Feb. 21. Non-resident registration will open at 7 a.m. on March 7. For more information, contact the center’s supervisor by calling (919) 463-7101.
Morrisville Creek Week Business Support Opportunity
Morrisville Creek Week will be held March 12-19 in conjunction with NC Clean Water Education Partnership’s (NC CWEP) Regional Creek week. Celebrating Creek Week serves the purpose of educating the public about issues related to stormwater pollution and keeping our waterways clean.

Businesses are invited to register their business as in-kind supporters for Creek Week. Businesses will receive a number of benefits in exchange for their support. Interested businesses should reach out to tvictor@townofmorrisville.org to receive additional information about this opportunity.
Sustainability Data Dashboard available on the Open Data Portal
The Town of Morrisville has launched the Sustainability Dashboard on Morrisville's Open Data Portal. The dashboard provides residents with tracking data showing the Town's progress in implementing sustainability practices. Data for the solar panel array on Morrisville Fire Station No. 1 and recycling participation rates for each of Morrisville's five GFL Environmental service routes are currently available. For details, click here.
Morrisville Smart Shuttle Service is Now Operating!
The Morrisville Smart Shuttle, the Town’s newest public transit service, allows riders to request a pick-up or drop-off from one of 15 nodes, or stops, located around the Town using the Smart Shuttle application on their smartphone.

Watch this short video on how to use the Morrisville Smart Shuttle App by clicking here!

The service runs seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Additional details on the Morrisville Smart Shuttle visit TownofMorrisville.org/SmartShuttle
Shop Local at the Western Wake Farmers’ Market
Starting Dec. 4, the WWFM is shifting to winter market hours, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to see a complete list of local vendors and shop local!
VACCINATION AND TESTING
TESTING SITE UPDATES
Get Free Covid Tests at https://www.covidtests.gov/

This information is provided for COVID-19 testing sites in Wake County and please visit https://www.wakegov.com/covid-19-information/no-cost-covid-19-testing.

New sites continue to be added in Wake County through partnerships with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and other community testing providers.

All Mako Medical/NCDHHS sites will remain open through March 1. WakeMed Soccer Park hours are changing - they're now 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday.

Radeas Labs has partnered with Baptist on Mission to offer drive-thru testing in Wake County AND Radeas has opened back up its Wake Forest drive thru-site. No appointments, no pre-registration, and no out-of-pocket costs. Insurance accepted, but not required.

All Mako Wake County Testing Sites Open Until March 1:
  • PNC Arena (home to the Hurricanes): Gate E off 1400 Edwards Mill Rd in Raleigh, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closes at noon on Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 9 & 10)
  • Five County Stadium (home to Carolina Mudcats): 1501 NC-39 in Zebulon, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • WakeMed Soccer Park (Sahlen's Stadium): 101 Soccer Park Dr. in Cary, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Word of God Assembly Church: 3000 Rock Quarry Rd. in Raleigh, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Highland Baptist Church: 8524 Crowder Rd. in Garner/Raleigh, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Apex Community Park: 2200 Laura Duncan Rd. in Apex/Cary, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Starting Tuesday, Springfield Baptist Church: 4309 Auburn Knightdale Rd. in Raleigh, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday 
Hindu Society of NC: Drive thru testing in HSNC parking lot. Do not step out of your car . You will be provided with instructions for registration. No prior appointment is required. Testing is being performed by: Ottendorf Laboratories, LLC. Monday thru Friday - 8 to 5 pm Address: 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560

Registration can be done with the QR code:
Morrisville Pharmacy and Compounding
Note that you can get Pfizer and Moderna First, Second and Booster Shots at Morrisville Pharmacy and Compounding (3500 Davis Drive Market Place Shopping Center, Morrisville, NC 27560) (919) 463-7990.
Wake County N95 Mask Distribution:
Wake County Health and Human Services has distributed almost 130,000 N95 masks to the public at regional centers, vaccine clinics, testing locations and community organizations.

Wake County Public Health will distribute masks at the following locations Monday through Friday while supplies last:
  • Wake County Western Health & Human Services Center, 111 James Jackson Ave., Cary, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Wake County Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • Wake County Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • Wake County Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • Wake County Human Services Center (vaccine clinic location), 5809 Departure Drive, Raleigh, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Residents can check if there are masks available ahead of time by visiting wakegov.com/covid.
VACCINATION INFORMATION
North Carolinians can go to MySpot.nc.gov to find a vaccine location near them. The North Carolina Vaccine Help Center at (888) 675-4567 can also help residents make an appointment. It is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekends.

Total Doses Administered: 12,143,621 
Boosters: 2,995,971  
Completed Tests: 24,776,107
75% in NC Partially Vaccinated and 71% Fully Vaccinated. 
  1. For Covid 19 Vaccine Appointments and Free Testing, visit https://www.wakegov.com/covid-19-information
  2. Appointments must be made at for free Covid 19 Testing in Wake County.  
  3. Find your County Vaccination sites, visit https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/where-can-I-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-in-my-county/19466004/
  4. All air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States.
GLOBAL AND NATIONAL UPDATES
Redistricting
Redistricting could mean that fewer than 40 House seats are competitive, down from 73 a decade ago.
Leondra Kruger
Leondra Kruger, a moderate judge, is a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee. She could be a mediating force in Washington.
Russia / Ukraine
Russia has assembled about 70 percent of the forces it would need to invade Ukraine, Biden administration officials believe.

Tens of thousands of Russian troops will begin military exercises in Belarus on Thursday. Western officials view them as a potential pretext to an invasion of Ukraine.
Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, will visit Moscow and Kyiv this week, hoping to prevent a war.
Navy SEALS
One SEAL candidate died and another was hospitalized after several days of training known as “Hell Week,” Navy officials said.
Around the Region
Black History Radio Nyra Interview 
Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Black History Radio Nyra Interview with Marc Lee.

Green Hope High School Winter Commencement! 
It was an honor to a guest at the 2022 Winer Commencement at Green Hope!

Congratulations Graduates!
Day at the Hamilton Family Farm
Thanks to Brian Hamilton for opening up his farm to the public this past Saturday. It was fun to see folks on their Hay Rides, playing with the Farm Animals and having so much fun! Rayan volunteered and caught up with friends, and made new ones!  We look forward to seeing Brian at the Morrisville Chamber Annual Meeting on May 5th.
Town of Morrisville Tour For High School Student Naina Razzi from California
On Friday, I was honored to spend a half day with Naina Razzi, a High School Student visiting the area from Fremont, California. The Highlight of our day was spending an hour at Fire Station 1 with Chief Criddle and Deputy Chief Nate Lozinsky.
Tru Access and Town of Cary Future of Black History Program
Thanks for joining the 5th Annual “Future of Black History” program! The Keynote Speaker this year will be my brother and good friend Mr. Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer at US Bank. Very inspiring remarks and conversation on Authenticity and Race Relations in our nation. I enjoyed attending. Thanks to Tru Pettigrew for always pushing to Build Bridges!

#BHM #TFOBH #TownOfCary #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #BuildingBridges
UPCOMING EVENTS
Black Issues Forum
Watch Sunday at 4pm for a new Forum.

It was great to be at Black Issues Forum on Friday.  Join us on Sunday at 4pm for our discussion on Biden first year, Voting Rights, other issues.

Please watch for the Black Issues Forum on UNC-TV!  Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm!
Feb 7th 5pm meeting Wake Commissioners.
Feb 8th NC Vet Biz Virtual Annual Meeting
Feb 8th NC Vet Biz Virtual Annual Meeting from 10 am to noon.

Register at Register Here: https://nvba.wildapricot.org/event-4656748.
Feb. 8th- Feb. 10th: Emerging Issues Forum
Feb. 8th- Feb. 10th: Emerging Issues Forum: Advancing Together; North Carolina’s Workforce Through Educational Attainment!  Register at https://iei.ncsu.edu/advancing-together/.
Feb 13 4pm RADIO NYRA INTERVIEW WITH Tom Dunmore President, MAJOR LEAGUE CRICKET
Join us on Sunday, Feb 13 at 4 pm for our Interview with Tom Dunmore from Major Cricket League on the recent announcement on the Church Street Cricket Expansion and Global Cricket coming to Morrisville!

99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 am and listen live at www.radionyrausa.com
Feb 15th 11:30 am Special Reception for Wiley Nickel for Congress
Feb 15th Join us for a 11:30 am Special Reception for Wiley Nickel for Congress with Special Guests, Morrisville Mayor TK Cawley and yours truly at Prestonwood Country Club. (300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC 27513)  RSVP to alicia@wileynickelforcongress.com.
COVID-19 Q&A Session: February 22, 2022, from 2-3 p.m.
COVID-19 Q&A Session: Join the Town of Morrisville for a live COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Nicholas Turner on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 2-3 p.m.

Dr. Nicholas Turner, a Duke University infectious disease specialist, will engage with Morrisville community members and answer all questions about the COVID-19 virus.

The live Q&A session will be streamed exclusively on Engage Morrisville. Submit your questions now. Register today and submit your questions at https://bit.ly/engagemorrisville
Mar 4th NC Tech Association Outlook for Tech
March 4th NC Tech Association Outlook for Tech.

Register at
May 5 Morrisville Chamber Annual Meeting
May 5 Morrisville Chamber Annual Meeting at Prestonwood Country Club from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.


Award Applications are open!
North Carolina has been selected to be America’s host bidding for 2027 World University Games! 

Visit ncwug2027bid.com for more information or to make a secure donation through PayPal.  
Radio / TV
Radio NYRA
Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio NYRA for another update on local issues.   

99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM! 
POD TV
Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.

OFFICIAL International Broadcast Media
Public Open Dialogue TV is a worldwide multilingual, multi-demographic network focused on inspiring, educating and entertaining the global community. We provide unique programming in areas not covered by traditional media, and provide a platform for the audience to engage with those shows. Formerly IBMTV.
My Weekly Update:
NC Covid Dashboard:

North Carolinians can go to MySpot.nc.gov to find a vaccine location near them. The North Carolina Vaccine Help Center at (888) 675-4567 can also help residents make an appointment. It is open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on weekends.

Vaccinations
  • Total Doses Administered: 12,143,621 
  • Boosters: 2,995,971  
  • Completed Tests: 24,776,107

  • 75% in NC Partially Vaccinated
  • 71% Fully Vaccinated. 
  • For latest Covid 19 information, please dial 2-1-1 or 888- 892-1162.  
  • Get Updates by texting COVIDNC at 898211.    
  • For unemployment insurance, please visit NC Dept of Employment Security at https://des.nc.gov/.    
  • Apply for Wake Forward program at https://covid19.wakegov.com/wakeforward/

Find a Wake County Testing Site: https://covid19.wakegov.com/testing/

For Covid 19 Testing Sites in Wake County visit http://www.wakegov.com/covidvaxandtest/Pages/default.aspx 

COVD-19 metrics continue to improve in North Carolina.

NCDHHS says there are 12,385 new cases, down from 14,966 the previous day. The percent positive also fell, from 22.2% the previous day to the current 21%.

Hospitalizations are down, too, with 66 fewer patients than the day before. There are 4,490 in the hospital being treated for COVID-19.

Seventy new deaths were reported for a total of 21,097 since the start of the pandemic.

CASES: 
Newly Reported Cases: 12,835
+ N.C. = 2,470,242 Cases (Deaths = 21,907)    
+ 21% Positive Rate 
+ 4,490 Hospitalized. 

+ Wake County = 272,000 Cases (969 Deaths)
+ Mecklenburg County = 265,000 Cases (1,470 Deaths) 
+ Guilford County = 110,000 Cases (1,021 Deaths) 
+ Forsyth County = 87,726 Cases (702 Deaths)
+ Cumberland County = 77,678 Cases (518 Deaths) 

+ US = 76.4 million cases / deaths 
+ India = 42.2 million cases / 502,000 Deaths.  
+ Worldwide = 393 million cases / 5.73 million deaths 
Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. 

For more information or to schedule a time to speak with Council Member Rao, please email SRao@TownofMorrisville.org and copy Town Clerk Eric Smith, esmith@townofmorrisville.org, 463-6150.
Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
Learn more at: SteveRao.com