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Sitting at 1315 Oakwood Ave. on the campus of Saint Augustine’s University, are the dilapidated ruins of Saint Agnes Hospital — one of the first medical centers + nursing training schools for Black people in the country.
Saint Augustine’s University — originally known as Saint Augustine's Normal School — is a private historically Black college and university (HBCU) founded in 1867 by the Episcopal clergy for the education of formerly-enslaved people who had been emancipated merely four years prior. The hospital was later founded by Sara Hunter, the wife of the school’s fourth principal Reverend Aaron Burtis Hunter. After the couple moved to Raleigh from Philadelphia, she noticed that Black students + surrounding locals needed proper access to medical treatment.
In 1895, Mrs. Hunter attended a convention for the Women's Auxiliary Group of the Episcopal Church, where she explained the necessity of creating a hospital on Saint Augustine’s campus. Her speech was read by widower I. L. Collins from California who was so moved by her words that he donated $600 in his late wife’s name — Agnes Collins, for whom the hospital was named. |
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St. Agnes Hospital nurses | Photo by Albert Barden, via NC State Archives
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Did you know? VAE Raleigh is currently spearheading a public art project called Envision Saint Agnes Hospital that will share the institution’s history. Saint Augustine’s University students will create an experiential art installation at the hospital ruins to bring more attention to its significance and impact on the area + they are currently accepting public comment and suggestions here.
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Weather
○ 48º | Rain | 90% chance of rain 🌧️
Biz
○ Durham-based textile printer Spoonflower is moving to a new location more than four times the size of its current space — crediting its DIY-friendly business model as a reason for the substantial growth. The new space at 3871 S. Alston Ave. is 110,000 sqft + will create ~100 new jobs in 2021. 🧵(Triangle Business Journal)
Development
○ Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. plans to convert 17,856 sqft of space into a pharmaceutical manufacturing space at its Durham regional headquarters. Aurobindo purchased the facility for $2.9 million in 2016, at a 60% discount. Fourth Elm Construction, based in the Piedmont-Triad region, has been named as the contractor for this project. 🧱 (Triangle Business Journal)
Civic
○ A new RTP Connect partnership between GoTriangle, the Research Triangle Foundation, Uber + Lyft now allows anyone traveling between the Regional Transit Center or Boxyard RTP and a destination in the RTP Connect Zone to do so for free. Find out which destinations are in the RTP Connect zone here. 🚗
Edu
○ The Orange County School Board of Education is changing the name of Cameron Park Elementary School — a step towards addressing persistent racial intolerance, inequities and academic disparities in the district. 🏫 (Chapelboro)
WaterCooler
○ In a recent update, Wake County announced it will limit fans from visiting teams at school athletic events. Attendance will continue to be capped at 100 people for outdoor events + 25 for indoor events — with a number of tickets for immediate family members of the home team only. 🏈(The News & Observer)
Cause
○ The Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program has awarded $478,657 to six projects dedicated to lowering environmental impact and combating climate change in the community. Some of the approved projects include a tree planting program + a Solar-powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station. 🌳 (Chapelboro)
Drink
○ Eater Carolinas has created a list of 6 Triangle Small-Batch Distilleries Worth Tapping Into with selections including Durham Distillery, Graybeard Distillery, and Raleigh Rum Company. Did your favorite drinking hole make the list? 🍻
Art
○ Haven’t gotten a chance to check out the new "Love Is" projection yet? There’s still time — the artwork will be on display through February. The animated projection by Napoleon Wright is located on the side of The Gramercy, at 650 W. North St. 🎨
Coronavirus
○ Yesterday, Gov. Roy Cooper and the NCDHHS announced a timeline for essential workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Group 3 — which includes first responders, farm workers, restaurant employees + grocery store workers — are eligible to receive the vaccine on February 24. (The News & Observer)
Raleighite
○ During its annual Celebration of Innovation, NC State named Robert Heath as the 2020 Innovator of the Year + Fred Kish as the John S. Risley Entrepreneur of the Year. Both individuals have made significant impacts in communications. Click here to learn more about the winners. 🏆(TechWire)
Listen
○ Raleigh-based songwriter Gretchen Norwood released a new single called “On My Way Up”— a song inspired by the kind words of a UNC Rex Hospital nurse. Gretchen recently lost her father-in-law to COVID-19 + hopes to bring others comfort with her lyrics. Listen to “On My Way Up” now via YouTube. 🎧
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we’re back with another Raleighwood love story.💕
“Both of us brand new Raleigh residents, we were eager to start a new beginning in a new city. We met in the historic creamery building in September 2012 and spent late nights strolling Glenwood South after work. We made our relationships official on February 1, 2013. The years went on and our careers and relationship grew just as quickly as the City of Raleigh was growing around us.
We rented our first house in Five Points and lived there for nearly seven years. We got married in 2019 and bought our first home in 2020 in East Raleigh.
Raleigh has been such a pivotal part of our relationship, from a serendipitous meeting at Sullivan’s to building a life together with our dogs in our own home. We have an annual date night at Sullivan’s every February 1st, where it all began.”
Want to share your Raleigh love story? Email us here or tag us @RALtoday #RALoveStories. |
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Civic
○ Raleigh Transit Authority | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The Raleigh Transit Authority handles matters related to transportation around the city including roads, buses, and corridor development. 🚌
Family
○ Sing A Song: The Generational Influence Of Lift Every Voice And Sing | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons will discuss her book + the Black National Anthem. 🎤
PlanAhead
○ Valentine’s Romance & Tango | Sat., Feb. 13 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | $21.46 | The NC Symphony will perform romantic scores such as Debussy’s Clair de Lune. 💃
○ NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival | Sat., Feb. 13 | 2–5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Ring in the Lunar New Year with cultural performances from the Triangle Area Chinese American Society + opportunities to win prizes. 🧧 |
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