Raleigh will host a free e-bike event, Ride Raleigh: Dockless Demo Day, offering the public hands-on experience with Lime and Spin e-bikes at Dix Park on August 25 from 5 to 8 pm.

Wake Forest is hosting its 3rd Annual Mental Wellness Fair on Sept. 27 featuring resources, a panel on athlete mental health, and free services like food and haircuts.

Lake Lynn Community Center hosts "Autumn Adventures" for preschoolers, offering fall-themed crafts and snacks on October 6, aimed at fostering creativity.

A bridge in Wake County was named after the late Deputy Ned P. Byrd to honor his service after his line-of-duty death.

The NWS issued a fog advisory for central North Carolina, including Raleigh, with reduced visibility. Conditions are expected to clear with sunny skies and high temperatures forecasted.

North Carolina State Health Plan's Board of Trustees has finalized premium increases for active members and a cost decrease for those with family coverage, addressing a $507 million deficit and changing to a salary-based premium model for 2026.

NCDHHS will temporarily take over child welfare in Bertie County due to concerns about service effectiveness, marking the fifth state intervention in a county DSS.

Durham and Roxboro residents are invited to give input on a proposed 26-mile trail connecting both cities, with public workshops and an online survey available.

Wake Forest Town Hall and other offices are closed on Labor Day, Sept. 1, with no trash/recycling collection. Services resume with a one-day delay, and yard waste collection starts at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Bulk pickups can be scheduled for Wednesday.

North Carolina ALE arrested eight individuals on over 100 felony charges for drug sales in Raleigh, seizing fentanyl, cocaine, meth, marijuana, cash, and firearms after a weeks-long probe into convenience store parking lot drug markets.

The Wake Forest Police Department's "Touch-A-Truck" fundraiser for Special Olympics NC is on Aug. 16 at The Factory, with vehicles on display and food for sale.

The Drakeford Library is installing 155 solar panels (75-kW array) to reduce energy costs and its carbon footprint, supported by an Orange County grant, aligning with Carrboro's climate goals.

Two rabies cases in foxes have been reported in Durham County within a week, causing concern among residents. Health officials urge caution and recommend rabies vaccinations for pets.