Wake Forest's Community Celebration of the Arts event, featuring artist Luke Vandergriff, offers a mix of performances, activities, and art displays for all to enjoy on October 11.

Chatham County is hosting a program to honor those lost to drug overdoses, which includes a naloxone training session, on August 29 at the Wren Memorial Library.

Amtrak travelers at Raleigh's Union Station to get reduced parking fees thanks to a subsidy, slashing the daily rate from $18 to $8, funded by a $3.1 million grant.

Raleigh City Museum hosts Indie Rewind on September 5, celebrating the 2010s local indie music scene, free for those 18+, highlighting the cultural impact of indie artists.

Chatham County invites citizens to join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census to help protect pollinators, with guidance from Master Gardener℠ Volunteers.

Wake County approves the purchase of land for a new library in Apex Friendship, expanding its library system as part of a 2024 bond initiative. The library is expected to open in 2029.

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.