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.

Durham County has announced that property tax bills will be sent from August 12, also available online, with options for payment and a deadline of September 1, 2025, without penalty until January 5, 2026.

The Eastern District of North Carolina's U.S. Attorney's Office participated in National Night Out events to strengthen community-law enforcement relationships.

The Triangle Expressway extension in North Carolina was recognized for its use of innovative technology and is competing for national honors in the America's Transportation Awards.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina approved a budget bill and a property rights bill but vetoed a school choice bill, highlighting his commitment to the state's priorities.

Durham County received a $500,000 grant from the Great Trails State Program for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail, part of a broader North Carolina trail enhancement effort.

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles seeks a new contractor for a Rocky Mount license plate agency due to the retirement of the current operator, Vicki Bridgers. Applications for the role are available on the Connect NCDOT website.

Nicholas McLeod was arrested for a series of bank robberies in Raleigh, using threatening notes to steal cash. He faces robbery and kidnapping charges.