Fayetteville's West Russell Street will be closed for railroad crossing maintenance on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., affecting all lanes near Ray Avenue. Detours will be available.

Selma Rodas Vicente, a 30-year-old woman abducted in Raleigh, was found safe in Tennessee. Raleigh Police canceled the Ashanti Alert and the suspect, Ismael Niz-Miguel, is in custody facing charges.

NC Governor Josh Stein and Health Secretary Dev Sangvai publicly received flu shots to encourage vaccinations amid concerns over flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Raleigh, NC, started the day clear at 52°F and expects a sunny high of 79°F with light winds, according to the NWS. Weekend and upcoming week forecasts indicate stable, sunny weather with slight temperature increases.

A food truck explosion at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Pittsboro injured two, including owner Eric Zeigler, who is severely burned. The festival continues despite the incident.

The Pullen Arts Center offers a variety of artistic classes for different skill levels, including jewelry making, painting, mixed media, and pottery. Classes are open to both adults and teens.

Method Community Park's Haunted Adventure offers a free, family-friendly Halloween event on October 25, featuring a fun spooky path and festive photo opportunities.

Carrboro announces a free community event on October 11 with activities, resources, and a live Zumba class, fostering local engagement and awareness of town services.

Wake County Animal Center offers $25 adoptions for dogs in shelter over two weeks in October, celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog and Pit Bull Appreciation Month.

Raleigh's weather forecast predicts sunny days with mild temperatures; highs around 73-75°F and gentle northeast winds. Clear nights anticipated with temperatures around 52-55°F. Potential showers by next Wednesday.

North Carolina prepares for potential furloughs of about 200 state employees due to a federal government shutdown. Resources are offered to affected workers, including health coverage and assistance programs.

Governor Stein visited Southport after a shooting to convey sympathy and discuss safety, also addressing coastal weather concerns and emergency preparedness due to storms.

North Carolina has started its annual wildlife oral rabies vaccination program, particularly targeting wild racoons in western counties, to prevent the spread of the disease.