The National Weather Service warns of strong to severe storms with damaging winds in central North Carolina, including Raleigh, with a chance of heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the week.

Raleigh's 7th Annual Mud Day Festival offers free muddy fun and environmental education on August 16, featuring a mud pit, local food trucks, and learning opportunities.

NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai is set to visit western North Carolina to review recovery efforts and mental health resources following Hurricane Helene and spotlight the Healthy Opportunities Pilot program.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein promotes secure firearm storage to prevent child gun injuries and deaths, advocating for responsible gun handling and proposing a $2.3 million budget for safety initiatives.

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina emergency officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season by forming emergency plans and staying informed about safety resources.

Raleigh's city announcement states East Morgan Street will undergo lane closures for a project from June 9 to July 3, leaving one lane open and affecting parking from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

A Wake County woman has been charged with insurance fraud for falsely obtaining nearly $19,000 from USAA Insurance, according to NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

Wake Forest will participate in the Local Government Career Expo at the UNC Friday Center on June 7, where job seekers can explore various careers and network with professionals.

The North Carolina OSA reports that $145,000 was spent daily on a Community Care Station in Swannanoa after Hurricane Helene, totaling $27.4M, sparking calls for better oversight.

The Wake County Public School System Board of Education unanimously voted to implement a new cell phone policy requiring phones to be silent and stored during school, with nuances based on grade levels.

North Carolina's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being recommends banning cell phones during school to improve student mental health and focus.

NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center and Walter B. Jones Center, discussing staffing challenges and facility improvements amidst workforce shortages.

Durham's City Council considers ending ties with The Peebles Corp., the developer for the renovation of the old city police headquarters, as costs rise from $300 million to $382 million, creating negotiations issues.