The NWS reports clear skies and temperatures around 58-82°F in Raleigh, NC, with a chance of showers early next week and fluctuating conditions throughout the week.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi, under the Trump administration, has issued a memorandum to defend parental rights in education, particularly concerning children's moral and religious upbringing.

Wake Forest's Friday Night on White concludes with Liquid Pleasure performing on Sept 12th, featuring live music, food trucks, and beer sales from local breweries. Last call at 8:50 p.m. and return scheduled for 2026.

The Goldston Public Library hosts an event for locals to get library cards and meet Mayor Hensley, discussing the library's expansion and other projects.

A man fired shots at deputies and barricaded himself in his Franklin County home. After a standoff, he was taken into custody without further incident.

Wake Forest hosts a forum for mayoral and BOC candidates on September 10 at the Renaissance Centre, providing residents with a chance to meet and learn about the contenders.

Halifax Park's "Curtains Up!" theatre class for children aged 7 to 10 starts September 15th, offering acting and storytelling through games and scene work, with registration details on the Raleigh Parks and Recreation page.

Wake County is offering a Waste Prevention Grant Program, providing up to $10,000 to local entities for projects aimed at reducing landfill waste. Applications are open until Nov. 14.

The Wake Forest Police Department is hosting a "Coffee with a Cop" event at Stewart's Bistro to encourage casual conversations between officers and the community, aiming to build better police-community relationships.

Amy Blalock is appointed as Durham's new communications director, bringing over two decades of experience to the role.

Wake Forest is hosting a public meeting on September 30 to discuss a new skate park, following its land purchase and a $500,000 grant. The community is invited to share input at Town Hall with New Line Skatepark Inc. involved in the project.

Raleigh Water will remove permit blocks for construction drawings starting October 2025, introducing a simplified review process and a new permit number format to expedite development.

Wake Forest's 14th Annual "Unplugged" event offers games, food, and an ‘80s band concert at E. Carroll Joyner Park, promoting in-person interaction and outdoor fun sans technology.