North Carolina ranks second in the nation for workplace safety, as per a WalletHub study, with the state's Department of Labor focused on further improving safety standards.

Wake Forest's PAC is hosting a Community Celebration of the Arts featuring performances, art activities, and a market on Oct. 11 at the Renaissance Centre.

Wake Forest's Halloween Boo Bash returns on October 18, offering games, inflatables, food trucks, and a costume spotlight. Free parking is available, with designated lots for the event.

The Barwell Road Community Center is offering a class for 3-5-year-olds that combines dance and art, with October and November sessions focused on costumes and giving thanks, respectively.

The North Carolina DMV has reopened a license plate agency in Wilson, providing various vehicle registration services, and promises improved customer service.

A new license plate agency is opening in Clayton, NC, offering various vehicle services to local residents to improve convenience and reduce wait times.

Raleigh forecasts a sunny day with mid-80s high, followed by a 70% chance of rain and a thunderstorm on Wednesday, and clearer skies with cooler temperatures towards the weekend.

Gov. Josh Stein awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine to six sports figures, including Torry Holt and Heather O'Reilly, for their contributions to sports in North Carolina.

The forecast for Raleigh indicates a moderate week with pleasant temperatures, reaching 80 degrees today. A mix of sunny skies and potential mid-week showers is expected.

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority announces overnight closures at the Triangle Expressway and I-40/I-42 junction starting October 5, with detours for east and westbound traffic.

National Community Planning Month in October encourages citizen involvement in city planning, emphasizing the importance of public input for shaping urban landscapes.

Raleigh's Method Community Park hosts a haunted house, "Lil Lottie's Nightmare," inviting visitors over 12 to experience terror on October 24 from 7 to 11 p.m., with an entry fee of $5.

Sara Ward is appointed as the new director of the Atlantic Conservation Coalition by the North Carolina DNCR, to oversee regional conservation and carbon emission reduction efforts.