As the chilly and rainy forecast came to fruition Saturday, some involved in the No Kings protests across the Triangle worried about the turnout as well as dozens of people navigating slippery sidewalks and streets filled with puddles.
So when about 100 people showed up in downtown Durham, armed with raincoats, rain boots and a cover for a rolling karaoke machine, Jonathan Savoy was relieved that people were participating in the multifaceted effort.
The goals of Saturday’s event included helping people feel safe voting, motivating them to get out and vote, and collecting volunteers’ contact information so organizers could reach out for future help, Savoy said…