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MORRISVILLE BECOMES S'MORESVILLE and ATLANTIC TIRE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS EDITION

From the Council Office of Steve Rao

August 7, 2023

Estimated Read Time: 10 minutes.

My Weekly Update


https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1072163670827178


Next week, we will celebrate Indian Independence Day and discuss Affordable Housing in Morrisville along with why our country should be concerned with the new Canadian skilled-based immigration law. 


Also, it has been a busy summer, but I will be resuming my Small Business Tour starting next week. Feel free to reach out to me, if you would like to set up a visit.   

Get your tickets for the Winston Salem Open, last summer series event before the US Open!


https://www.winstonsalemopen.com/en/

TOWN OF MORRISVILLE URL ALERT: Please note that the Town of Morrisville url will change from www.townofmorrisville.org to www.morrisvillenc.gov at 2:30 pm on August 14th. (See This Week in Morrisville) 


TRAFFIC ALERT: Remember that I 40 West and Eastbound Interchanges to Airport Blvd are closed.  Learn more at https://bit.ly/3OlrQWS


SMART SHUTTLE ALERT: Take the Smart Shuttle Survey and provide us feedback by Sept 30th at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/4a0d98dc600c4971824ff913efa93c7e

MEDIA ALERT


TUNE IN ON FRIDAY at 3 pm to WPTF 98.5 FM and 680 AM for my Commentary on the Nate Saunders show!   


This week, North Carolina Technology Secretary will be our guest at 3:20 pm!  


www.wptf.com 


WPTF - 98.5FM and 680 AM. 


PBS Carolinas Fall Season begins in August, State Lines and Black Issues Forum!  


https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-afternoon-news/

ON AUG 10th TOWN OF MORRISVILLE BECOMES S'MORRISVILLE 


My S'Morrisville Message on WPTF this past Friday: https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-afternoon-news/1064604/


The Town of Morrisville will change its name from Morrisville to “S’Morrisville” on Thursday, Aug. 10, in honor of National S’mores Day. Residents are encouraged to join in the fun by attending the Town’s annual S’Morrisville event on Aug. 10 at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, from 6 to 7 p.m.


Free s’mores snacks (including vegan options) will be served. The Scrap Exchange will host craft activities for kids, a live DJ will provide entertainment, and Party in a Pita will serve up food for purchase.


Before the fun begins in Morrisville Community Park, Mayor TJ Cawley will be at Handel’s Handmade Ice Cream, 115 Parkside Valley Drive, Suite 30, serving ice cream from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mayor Cawley will read a proclamation changing the Town’s name to S’Morrisville, and then he’ll serve ice cream and take photos with the community. Handel’s will be offering a free cup of s’mores ice cream to anyone who buys any ice cream during this time.


For the latest information on S’Morrisville, visit www.townofmorrisville.org/smorrisville.


Visit www.townofmorrisville.org/socialmedia to follow the Town on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. If you are looking for content, or have content related to this event to share, use #smorrisville on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Aug 7- 13 TOWN OF CARY HOSTS ATLANTIC TIRE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 


Once again, we are grateful for Anthony Blackmun, whose company, Atlantic Tire is sponsoring the 75K Mens' ATP Tour Challenger event at the Cary Tennis Park.   


Top players from around the world and nation have come to Cary to play this week, and some will head on to the US Open and other Summer Series events.  


The next Challenger in Cary will be on Sept 10th.  


For a schedule of play and to purchase tickets, please visit www.atlantictiretennischampionships.com 

Highlights of the Week:

Town Council Meeting this Tuesday at 6 pm. 



 

Morrisville becomes Smore'sville on August 10th! 

The town of Cary is hosting Atlantic Tire Tennis Championships Challenger Aug 6- Aug. 13th! 

Tune in to PBS Carolinas StateLines on Friday at 8:30 pm as I resume my role as a Political Analyst on this new show.  


www.pbsnc.org

GET THE MORRISVILLE APP AT THE APP STORE!


Get all the latest information about news and events around Town with the authoritative app, Morrisville Central. Learn about free community events, view an interactive map of Town facilities and parks to learn about court and field status, and get the latest information about the Town straight from the source. You can also report concerns as you see them using the app’s interactive tool.


Download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

BREAKING NEWS: 

Foiled Assassination Attempt against Zelensky.



https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/europe/zelensky-assassination-plot-intl/index.html

Trump is arraigned and pleads not guilty to overturn election. 


https://www.npr.org/2023/08/03/1191901829/trump-indictment-arraignment-news

Atlantic Tire Tennis Championships kicks off this weekend at the Cary Tennis Park!  


Aug 6- Aug 13th.  


A special thanks to Anthony Blackmun for his continued support of Men's professional tennis in Cary!


www.atlantictiretennischampionships.com 

US Women lose to Sweden in knockout round at World Cup as Rapino misses game-deciding penalty shot. 



NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK VISITS

Mi Cancun:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/563048302582861

EMPANADAS NOW:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1443909203062868

The Shed at Perimeter Park: 

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/905867964052478

Bond Brothers Beer at Park West Concert:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/737542471497889

Enjoyed my visit with Ravi Samavedam of Azurro Clean Rooms on Demand!


https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1298921004350840

PBS CAROLINAS:

STATE LINES AND BLACK ISSUES FORUM: 

STATE LINES: 


A roundtable discussion about political affairs and current events in North Carolina.


https://video.pbsnc.org/show/state-lines/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic

Black Issues Forum

Tune in on Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm to PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum for our engaging discussions on trending topics!


https://www.pbsnc.org/watch/black-issues-forum/


Engaging Discussion on PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum on Affirmative Action, Election Security and other matters.

Link to the show:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIOR-ih-Fg

Radio Nyra

Join us on Radio Nyra on Sunday at 4 pm for our interview with HSS on Darsana Exhibit.  99.9HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM! 


Join us on Radio Nyra Sundays at 4pm for interesting interviews with local thought leaders


99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!


Great Interview on Radio Nyra with Hill Carrow on the 2029 FISU World University Games.  

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/596450559170578/?t=18


Radio Nyra Interview with NAACP Raleigh President Gerald Givens

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1498398340651739/?t=35

Radio Nyra Interview


Radio Nyra Asian American Heritage Interview with AAPI Caucus

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/201692958860555/?t=39

ROKU and POD TV

Great US Open Roku TV Interview with Andy Andrews!


https://youtu.be/-Uy7aX-M2AI?t=79

88.1 FM Geet Bazaar


Wonderful interview with Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on 88.1 FM Geet Bazaar!  


https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/454623026620604

On the Porch
On the Porch with Randy Voller on WCHL 97.9 FM!

https://chapelboro.com/?s=on+the+porch



WPTF

September 20 - Steve Rao on WPTF Talking Direct Flight To India.  

http://steverao.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Steve-Rao-9-20-2022.mp3

WPTF Steve O'Bryan show
Get with the Program

Get with the Program with Gary Jones!


GARY JONES SHOW - GET WITH THE PROGRAM - 2/2023


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL1UyROGNX4

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This Week in Morrisville. August 7- August 11

Upcoming Meetings

Aug. 8 – 6 p.m. – Town Council Meeting.

Aug. 9 – 6:30 p.m. – Performance Measures Advisory Committee.

Aug. 10 – 6:30 p.m. – Planning & Zoning Board.

Now Hiring: Join the MAFC Team


The Town of Morrisville is now hiring for both full and part-time positions including:


Check out additional employment opportunities in the Town here.

Town of Morrisville Website to Transition to a New .Gov URL


The Town website will soon get a brand-new URL! The website will be moving from www.townofmorrisville.org to www.morrisvillenc.gov. By adopting a new .gov URL, the Town is creating a safer and more authoritative online presence. Only official government entities can maintain a .gov domain, which is sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and comes with increased security measures. The new Town of Morrisville domain will go live on Aug. 14 at 12:30 p.m. The previous URL will automatically redirect to the new URL, but visitors are asked to update their bookmarks.


Music in the Park Canceled Tonight due to Rain


The Retro-Grade Music in the Park concert scheduled for tonight at the Morrisville Healthy Food Hub has been canceled due to rain. Please join us on Sept. 8 to see Jives perform.


S'Morrisville to Share Sweet Treats with the Community on Aug. 10


Morrisville residents are invited to take part in National S’mores Day in “S’Morrisville” each year. That’s right – the Town will change its name and become S’Morrisville as we honor and enjoy the delicious snacks made famous at campfires everywhere. The Town will hand out delicious s'mores at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, on Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m. There will also be a DJ and crafts for kids. Event parking is on site. Visit https://www.townofmorrisville.org/smorrisville for more information.


Before the fun starts at Morrisville Community Park, Mayor TJ Cawley will read the proclamation changing the Town’s name to S’Morrisville at Handel’s Handmade Ice Cream, 115 Parkside Valley Drive, Suite 30, where he will also serve ice cream and take photos with the community. Those purchasing ice cream will also receive an additional free cup of s’mores ice cream.


Project Team to Conduct Site Visit Aug. 7 for Greenways Feasibility Study


A project team will assess the Stirrup Iron Creek and Mills Spring Greenway corridors on Aug. 7 to determine current conditions and provide information about the future greenway design. Representatives from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) and members of Town staff will be taking pictures and recording notes in the areas around Aviation Parkway, Airport Boulevard, and Carrington Mill Boulevard on the north side of the Town. These efforts will support the first step of grant-funded study to evaluate the preferred alignment and feasibility of these greenways identified in the Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The feasibility study will be a tool to inform the Town’s future Capital Investment Program (CIP) planning and used to pursue grants for the construction of the greenway. For questions, please contact Principal Planner Danielle Kittredge at dkittredge@townofmorrisville.org or 919-463-6927.


Construction on Several Smart Shuttle Nodes to Begin Aug. 7


Construction work will begin at seven Smart Shuttle nodes on Aug. 7, resulting in some street and sidewalk closures. Work will be done to modify or replace the concrete pads at seven “nodes” – the name for the pickup and drop-off locations for the Smart Shuttle. These concrete pads will be expanded or otherwise modified to change the walking path to improve safety or to ensure accessibility. Some nodes will also be improved by adding amenities such as benches or bike racks.

 

Work will be done at the Smart Shuttle nodes located at Aviation Parkway, NC-54 Highway near Park West Village, Morrisville Parkway, the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center, the Kitts Creek community, and Town Hall Drive (both the Cedar Fork Community Center north and south nodes). Work is expected to last four weeks. Short-term closures may be made to adjacent street lanes, the sidewalk, and the node itself. For more information, please contact Kitty Thomas, the project manager, at 919-463-6917.


Sign-Ups Open for August 'How To' Classes at MAFC


The Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center (MAFC), 1301 Morrisville Parkway, will host seven how-to classes in August on a variety of topics, including water walking, racquetball, TRX, and more. Not only do these classes teach important skills, but they also give the community an opportunity to become familiar with the facility and its amenities. A MAFC membership or single visit pass purchase is required to attend each class. Each class will open for registration one week in advance at www.tinyurl.com/signupmafc.


Open House on Transit Oriented Development and Zoning Plan Set for Aug. 10


Please join staff from the Town’s Planning Department and the Town’s consultants, Houseal Lavigne, to learn about the proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Zoning Plan at an open house at Town Council Chambers, 100 Town Hall Drive, on Aug. 10, from 4-6 p.m. As part of the ongoing 2021 Land Use Plan implementation process, this plan provides a visualization of the TOD and will serve as the basis for future zoning text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to install the TOD zoning standards. The open house will not include a formal presentation. Instead, the consultants and Town staff will be available to review the proposed plan, including maps and conceptual images, with interested parties on a come-and-go basis. Click here for more information on the implementation of the Land Use Plan.


Morrisville Senior Center Hosting Senior Resources Fair on Aug. 18


The Morrisville Senior Center, 4117 Davis Drive, will host a Senior Resources Fair on Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, to help the community learn about the many resources available for seniors in Morrisville and the surrounding area. Multiple organizations and vendors will be at the fair, covering topics such as senior living options, Medicare, physical and speech therapy, homecare options, and more. For more information, please visit www.townofmorrisville.org/msc or call 919-463-7140.


Shop Local at the Western Wake Farmers' Market


The Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) offers healthy and fresh food and goods from small and local businesses from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. every Saturday at the Healthy Food Hub, 280 Town Hall Drive.  


Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to see a complete list of local vendors and shop local.

AUGUST MORRISVILLE SENIOR CENTER EVENTS


Pizza and Bingo


Monday, Aug. 21 from 4-6 p.m.

Register at https://bit.ly/46WAiDr


Ice Cream Social


Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 1-3 p.m. 

Register at https://bit.ly/3rw0JPX


National Eat a Hoagie Day


Thursday, Sept. 14 from 1-4 p.m.

Register at https://bit.ly/3Kbf1fb


The Morrisville Senior Center hosts activities all month long including bingo, chair yoga, Zumba, and line dancing. Register for these and more at https://bit.ly/44wHqUL

Morrisville Senior Center, 4117 Davis Drive


919-463-7140


Around the Region

How much Pickleball is too much pickleball?  I may be changing sports soon!

Small Business Listening Tour: 

Send me an email at sr@steverao.com to book a Business Listening visit to your company.

SMALL BUSINESS VISIT OF THE WEEK


Enjoyed my visit with Nilesh Surti from Curry in a Hurry at July 3rd Family Fun Festival!


https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/193779486689957

NC State Extension Composting:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/959841225036371

Yes Solar Solutions

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1080676136223189

Towards Zero Waste and NC Composting Council:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/537361191935765

Insights from ExtoBio:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/969332764115332


I had a wonderful visit with Jose Pecheco, CEO of ExtoBio, whose company pitched at the TIE Carolinas Launch Event at the American Underground Bull Penn in Durham.  Leading with scientific research and a thorough dedication to data, ExstoBio is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry, formalizing cannabis-as-a-medicine, and personalizing patient care.


Congratulations to all of the Companies who pitched to the Expert Pitch Panel and a special congrats to Pitch Winner, Wolfspider. Wolfspider is an Ag Tech company that brings together genetics and robotics to ensure confidence in crop yield and limiting chemical use. The company would love to connect individuals with experience in the ag tech space. 


Thanks to ExstoBio (UNC), Aurganics (Duke), Vistara (NCSU), WolfSpider (NCSU), BioSensys (NCSU), and Collab (UNC) for participating in the event.  

 

WolfSpider will be going to Silicon Valley for a global pitch tournament with ~40 other companies to compete for $100K+ in cash prizes.


And Thanks to Tim Scales from American Underground for hosting and to all the judges and attendees!   

SBA ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS AND I VISIT SMALL BUSINESSES IN MORRISVILLE!


During Allen Thomas’ visit to Morrisville, he and I were able to drop in and visit some Small Businesses in Grace Park Office Center.  During our visits, he was able to connect with these companies, and provide them guidance on how to navigate through a very complex system to get access to SBA resources.  

Visit with New York Deli:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/596452855872694

Visit with Acme Pizza:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/971277980525504

Visit with Empanadas and More:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/607568900925114

Morrisville Compounding Pharmacy


Visit with Morrisville Compounding Pharmacy at Brierpoint: 

https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/240100088382575

North Carolina News

The Fight Begins to Replace Tim Moore as Speaker


North Carolina's embattled House Speaker Tim Moore, the longest-serving speaker in state history, has made it clear that this term will be his last as head of the Republican-led chamber.


Moore's exit from the position has long been anticipated by political observers, igniting a race to replace him that has been playing out behind the scenes for months.

Why it matters: North Carolina's House speaker, though not elected by the general public, is one of the most powerful politicians in the state.


The speaker has the authority to determine what bills ultimately become laws, what state agencies and programs are funded — and given the ability to carry out their mission — and who is granted power over the influential state boards and commissions, like the UNC System Board of Governors and the state's utilities commission.

Details: On the shortlist to replace Moore are two of the most powerful people in the chamber:


House Majority Leader John Bell, who has served in the legislature for six terms and is the longest-serving House majority leader in state history.


House Rules Committee Chair Destin Hall, a 30-something who quickly ascended to become a Republican leader and Moore's right-hand man when he was appointed to the position nearly three years ago.


Though Bell has already made clear his plans to run for speaker, Hall confirmed for the first time to Axios Friday that he also plans to campaign for the position.

Read More at https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2023/07/21/nc-state-house-race-house-speaker-power-tim-moore-destin-hall-john-bell


Concerns mount about Overreaching of Legislature 


Senate Bill 512 takes appointments held now by Gov. Roy Cooper and shifts them to the General Assembly. Nine boards would be affected, and the governor would still have at least some appointments to each board.


Here are the nine boards in the bill and a brief description of what would change:

N.C. Utilities Commission: Add two members for a total of nine, with four appointed by the General Assembly, four by the governor and one by the state treasurer. The governor currently appoints this full board, which regulates Duke Energy and other public utilities.


Economic Investment Committee: Add two members for a total of seven, with three members of the executive branch serving with two General Assembly appointees and two legislators. This committee decides economic incentive grants.


Environmental Management Commission: Currently the governor appoints nine members and the General Assembly six. The bill would give the governor seven appointments, the General Assembly six and the state’s commissioner of agriculture two. This commission sets pollution regulations.


Commission for Public Health: Right now the governor appoints nine members and the N.C. Medical Society, a doctors group, elects four. The bill would leave the governor five appointees, give four to the General Assembly and let the Medical Society elect four.


Board of Transportation: Now the governor appoints 14 members and the General Assembly appoints six. 


The bill flips that, giving the legislature 14 appointments and the governor six. The Secretary of Transportation, appointed by the governor, would continue to serve as a non-voting board member.


Coastal Resources Commission: Right now the governor appoints nine members and the legislature four. The bill would give the General Assembly six appointments, the governor six and the state’s insurance commissioner one.


AG Stein says that this is a powergrab that violates Separation of Powers...  


Fowell Concerned that Rising Health Care Costs May Affect State Workers 


Since becoming North Carolina’s treasurer in 2017, Dale Folwell has energetically asserted that rising health care costs could significantly impact the State Health Plan.


It’s gotten to the point that lawmakers are considering a request from Folwell to force hospitals to cut what they charge the plan — or face shutdowns.


The plan, which Folwell’s office oversees, serves roughly 740,000 state employees, teachers, retirees and their dependents.


Adequate funding for it matters because it helps keep premiums low, co-pays at bay and benefits robust, he told The News & Observer.


If health care costs keep rising without adequate funding, Folwell said his office won’t be able to “hold the dam in terms of freezing family premiums and deductibles or copays,” which he said has been a priority for him.


Nationally, health care costs have increased faster than those in almost any other economic sector, according to the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, which monitors the U.S. health system. From 2000 to 2021, health spending tripled, to $4.3 trillion, according to the tracker.


About half of that growth in spending can be attributed to hospital costs.


Is there a funding shortfall?

The revenue for the State Health Plan mostly comes from premiums paid by employees and contributions paid by employers, including state agencies, school systems, universities and community colleges.


The state, via the budget, funds the employer contributions for active state employees and qualifying retirees.


The State Health Plan had a cash balance at the end of May of $796.6 million. This was well above the target stabilization reserve, set at $359.9 million. This reserve is meant to tackle any unexpected costs and hiccups.


If the plan’s revenue increases by more than 18% from this year to 2027, and health care expenses grow by over 28%, there would be a nearly $1 billion deficit.  

Read More at https://www.aol.com/news/rising-health-care-costs-might-090000079.html

LATEST NATIONAL AND GLOBAL UPDATES 

A Pakistani court sentenced Imran Khan, a former prime minister, to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. Mr Khan, who denies the allegations and says he will appeal, was arrested in Lahore. The ruling disqualifies Mr Khan, Pakistan’s most popular politician, from contesting national elections this November. In recent months Pakistan’s powerful generals have cracked down on Mr Khan and his party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, arresting thousands of his supporters. Mr Khan faces dozens of other criminal charges.


West African leaders have made plans for a potential military intervention in Niger to topple its junta, according to the Economic Community of West African States. The bloc has given Niger’s army, which seized power on July 26th, until Sunday to restore the civilian government. An official from ECOWAS said “all the elements” for an intervention are in place.


A Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea. According to Russian state media, the vessel’s engine room was damaged. Earlier Ukraine attacked a Russian naval base near Novorossiysk, a big oil-exporting port. Both countries are targeting sources of export income. Earlier this week Russia launched a series of strikes on Ukraine’s grain-exporting infrastructure.


The UN’s food-price index, which measures international prices across a basket of commodities, rose by 1.3% in July compared with June. Vegetable-oil prices increased by 12% after Russia withdrew from the deal that allowed Ukraine to export food from the Black Sea. Rice prices jumped by 2.8% after India announced a partial ban on rice exports.


For the first time America’s Food and Drug Administration approved a pill to treat postpartum depression. Previous treatments have required intravenous infusions. One in eight new mothers in America suffers from postpartum depression. Their children are at increased risk of health problems and difficulties at school.


A court in Russia extended Alexei Navalny’s jail term by 19 years over spurious charges of extremism. The country’s most prominent dissident will serve his time in a “special regime colony”, the Moscow City Court ruled. Mr Navalny, who denies the charges, told his supporters not to lose hope. “ Putin must not achieve his goal”, he wrote on social media.


Police in New York detained Kai Cenat, a social-media influencer, after his promise of a “huge giveaway” of electronic gadgets caused chaos in the city. The announcement, made on the streaming platform Twitch, drew thousands of people to Union Square in central New York. Police struggled to control the crowds, which blocked traffic on several streets. Mr Cenat has been charged with inciting a riot.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 9 Minority Small Business Event


Crescent Communities Annual Minority and Small Business Outreach Event is Wednesday, August 9th from 4 to 5:30 PM at the Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205.   


This event will inform small and minority-owned businesses of construction projects Crescent Communities has under way or in the pipeline in the Charlotte Region.    

RSVP at https://web.cvent.com/event/bd1882b4-77ed-4c64-ab9b-487a48a94df8/regProcessStep1

Aug 9th and 10th NC Leadership Summit. 

www.nctech.org 


On August 10, The Town of Morrisville becomes Smore'sville!  


 at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, on Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m

Aug 15th North Carolina Digital Summit. 


https://events.govtech.com/north-carolina-digital-government-summit.html

Aug 18th RIOTDeveloper DAY 8 am to 3 pm at NC State.  

Find out more at www.riotnc.org


Aug 19th Indian Independence Day Event at HSNC from 11am to 1 pm.  


Aug 24th NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit.  

www.ncvetbiz.org

Aug 27th Emotional and Spiritual Well Being Seminar from 6 pm to 7 pm at HSNC. 




Sept 30th Morrisville Community Fire Academy 


Have you ever dreamed about being a firefighter? Attend our Community Fire Academy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 30. It is limited to 20 persons, participants must be at least 18 years old, and advance sign-up is required. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3FmekO0

Sunday at 4 pm for our Radio Nyra Interview

Join me every Sunday at 4pm for a new show. 99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!

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Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio NYRA for another update on local issues.



99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!  Listen at www.radionyrausa.com!


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ROKU and POD TV
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