The N.C. Department of Transportation announces the closure of I-40 East's Exit 261 off-ramp for a three-week construction, starting October 19 at 10 p.m.

NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is set to attend the N.C. State Fair on Friday for public engagements, including a check presentation to the IIANC and partaking in the fair's opening ceremonies.

Pitt County will have a new mental health facility, offering urgent care for individuals facing mental health crises, opens with a ceremony on Oct. 20.

Raleigh is set for a week of sunny days and mild evenings, with temperatures rising from the 40s to the high 70s and generally calm winds, according to the NWS.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny days ahead for Raleigh, with temperatures in the high 60s to 70s and clear skies persisting into the weekend.

Cheryl Bach from Holly Springs won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket, allowing her and her husband to finally take their honeymoon after 31 years of marriage.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein criticized the state's General Assembly for alleged gerrymandering, asserting his commitment to electoral integrity and opposition to voter disenfranchisement.

NCDOT awarded Highland Paving a $2.7 million contract for resurfacing 13 miles of roads in Cumberland County, aimed at improving safety and aesthetics.

North Carolina eliminated $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million residents through its Medical Debt Relief Program, with support from all state acute care hospitals.

Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh is closed for water main repair until October 13 at 2:00 p.m., affecting traffic and parking in the area with detours in place.

A man is in critical condition after a late-night shooting in a Goldsboro cul-de-sac. Police found Da'Shaun Webb with multiple gunshot wounds; no suspects or motives are known yet.

Deliberate vandalism caused a major internet outage in Moore County after fiber-optic lines were cut, affecting emergency communication and prompting repairs.

Orange County drivers face nighttime detours due to Mill House Road closure for bridge works from Oct 12-24, with nightly closures 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as announced by NCDOT.