Celebrating Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week with a focus on Naterra McQueen's contributions to overseeing health standards in Wake County since 2005.

Raleigh's Five Points Center starts an LGBTQ+ film series, with "Bessie" screening on Oct. 7 and "Victor/Victoria" on Oct. 28. Registration is required for the free events.

Governor Stein highlights North Carolina's progress in recovering from Hurricane Helene, with most infrastructure repaired and programs to aid local governments and businesses in place.

Raleigh announces youth basketball programs for ages 5-17, with registration open Oct. 1-14. The season starts with practices in November and games in December, featuring a special Signing Day event with activities on Oct. 11.

Wake County celebrates Noelle Spence during Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week, highlighting her rise from Environmental Consultant in 2021 to Environmental Health Manager in 2022.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults offers "Still Life" art workshops in October, focusing on infusing energy into still life compositions.

Chatham County is set to host its 16th Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival on October 25, featuring free family-friendly activities, including costume events and trunk decorating.

Wake County is probing a house fire caused by an explosion; the ATF is assisting. No injuries were reported, and local support is evident. The cause remains unknown.

A house explosion and fire in Wake County near Wendell prompted a joint investigation by local and federal authorities; the cause remains under investigation.

After a disturbance at Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh, seven escaped juveniles were found and returned following a coordinated police search involving dogs and drones.

The Durham license plate agency at 5410 N.C. Hwy. 55 will close on September 26, with plans to relocate. Four nearby agencies and online services are available for vehicle registration needs.

Chatham Community Library will host a discussion titled "Henry David Thoreau: America's First Yogi," exploring Thoreau's yogic connections, led by Jeshua Pacifici.

The forecast for Raleigh predicts sunny and clear weather with highs in the 80s and comfortable evenings in the mid-60s, with a chance of showers by midweek.