Raleigh Police Department reports a decline in some crime statistics for 2025, attributing success to their Summer Action Plan, despite stagnant homicide rates.

The NCDHHS, UNC, and UCSF have launched a Juul Labs document repository to reveal the company's marketing strategies targeting youth, funded by a litigation settlement.

NCDOT is close to completing the naming of 23 bridges after previously uncommemorated fallen state troopers, with the project expected to be finished by the end of 2025.

Chatham County sees a 7.9% increase in visitor spending, reaching $85.96 million in 2024 and supporting over 690 jobs, contributing to local economic growth and tax savings.

Raleigh Foodie Fare at Moore Square will feature food trucks, local artists, and live music on select Sundays, offering free admission for a family-friendly event.

Michelle Carlton has been appointed as the new warden of the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, bringing over 20 years of corrections experience to oversee operations and management.

Wake Forest nears completion of a road resurfacing project, addressing over 60 streets, with the last phase including asphalt work, full depth patching, and ADA ramp updates.

The Goldston Public Library is hosting a free educational session on houseplants, led by Master Gardeners, with no registration needed on September 18.

A stolen vehicle crashed into a Raleigh home and the driver fled; residents were displaced due to structural damage. Police are searching for the suspect.

Fred Fletcher Park hosts a yoga class focused on balance and alignment on September 23, welcoming participants of all levels with provided props and modifications.

The N.C. 911 Board awarded nearly $5.7 million in grants to upgrade North Carolina's 911 system, including technological and facility improvements for PSAPs.

Kecia Perkinson has been promoted to park superintendent at North Carolina's Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, where she will oversee operations, administration, and visitor services.

Governor Josh Stein attended the NCCC meeting at Camp Lejeune, discussing support for military members and their families, with an emphasis on the impact on security and economy.