Bennett Place State Historic Site hosts "The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina," a free event commemorating the end of slavery with 1,324 luminaries.

Chatham County's annual Recovery Celebration and 5K Memorial Run is set for September 13, with activities to honor late students Boone and Sean, and promote community unity and awareness.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre invites military veterans, reservists, and active-duty members to participate in an upcoming Veteran Art Show to display their artwork.

The NWS Raleigh forecasts high heat, thunderstorms, and a marginal risk of severe weather for central North Carolina, with cooler temperatures and lower precipitation chances following.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina hosted Australia's ambassador, Dr. Kevin Rudd, to discuss ongoing economic ties and potential collaboration between the state and Australia.

Jumar Moore and Mahkia Williamson were charged after a North Carolina state trooper was shot at during a traffic stop.

The Durham BOCC will meet on September 8, 2025, offering in-person and online attendance. Guidelines for participation are provided, including how to join virtually, submit comments, and speak at a public hearing regarding renaming a building.

Raleigh's weather forecast predicts sunny skies with rising temperatures, highs in the 80s and 90s, and mild evening conditions. A slight chance of weekend showers is noted.

The Raleigh Fire Department is accepting applications for new firefighters until Sept. 30, 2025, offering a starting salary of $56,825 and two academy sessions in early 2026.

Raleigh offers a series of fall and Halloween events for all ages, including free festivals, craft activities, ghost tours, and educational programs for kids.

The 2nd Friday Art Walk in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Sept. 12 will feature galleries, live music, performances, and more, open to the public for cultural engagement.

Carrboro is installing bicycle detection systems at signalized intersections to improve safety and efficiency for cyclists, potentially causing minor traffic disruptions during installation.

A fire at Adair Place Apartments in Wayne County left 3 hospitalized and displaced 50. Firefighters contained the blaze, and all residents are accounted for. Causes are under investigation.