Durham County and Welcome Baby honor parents like Vania Torres in #ParentAppreciationDay, celebrating their contribution to families and the community throughout July.

Raleigh's Method Road Community Center is offering a new Beginner English Class for adults to aid in English literacy, with engaging activities and no prior knowledge required.

Governor Josh Stein tours the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility in Charlotte, supports apprenticeship programs, and emphasizes non-traditional education paths for a stronger workforce in North Carolina.

Chapel Hill's historic eatery Mama Dip's Kitchen has closed after nearly 50 years, with plans for the brand's future. Founder Mildred Cotton Council's legacy lives on despite the physical closure.

Eco King Solutions is investing $80.5 million to create 515 jobs in Graham County, NC, for a new facility that will produce disposable, biodegradable paper tableware.

Patrice Y. Toney concluded a successful first year as Carrboro's town manager, focusing on sustainability and diversity, overseeing structural improvements, and receiving national recognition.

Wake Forest Chamber Government Affairs Committee will host a forum on September 10 for mayoral and Board of Commissioners candidates, with a meet and greet session included.

Smith Creek Soccer Center Field 1 in Wake Forest is closed for maintenance to install a new irrigation system, with a reopening expected in mid-August.

Raleigh Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 5 to strengthen community-law enforcement relations, featuring block parties and safety demos.

The North Carolina DHHS, with First Lady Anna Stein, launched Unshame NC to reduce stigma around substance use disorder and promote medication-assisted treatment.

An 18-year-old man was arrested for a June nightclub shooting in Raleigh that injured two women; charges include assault and discharging a firearm into occupied property.

A man was fatally shot by a deputy in Cumberland County during a confrontation after the deputies responded to assist with a brush fire. An investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation is underway.

Joshua Vines was sentenced to over eight years for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Eastern North Carolina.