Wake County has launched a $5 million Housing Opportunity Fund to aid developers in creating affordable housing, aiming to distribute housing throughout communities.

The Wake County Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees through the end of August as part of its "Clear the Shelter" campaign. With more than 500 animals in its care, the shelter urges residents to adopt, foster, or donate.

Wake County launched a $5 million Housing Opportunity Fund to provide loans to developers for affordable housing projects, aiming to create homes for all income levels countywide.

NCDHHS plans to apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program to address potential impacts of federal Medicaid cuts on rural healthcare in North Carolina.

Durham prepares for its 2025 Minority Enterprise Development Week to support minority and women-owned businesses with events, a fair, and a keynote from Curtis Ray Hill on October 20-24.

The NWS forecasts a fluctuating weather pattern for Raleigh, with high temperatures and chances of thunderstorms, followed by sunny skies and cooler evenings.

Rocky Mount police arrested a suspect after a seven-hour standoff following an early morning shooting in an apartment complex. The victim was hospitalized and is stable; residents were sheltered in place during the incident.

The North Carolina Department of Labor processed over 1,600 wage complaints, recovering $2.5 million for workers across 87 counties and 31 industries.

Halifax Park's Movie on the Lawn event is on September 26, offering an outdoor cinema experience with local vendors and food trucks. Attendees should bring seating and pre-register online or in-person.

Raleigh Transportation Job Fair on Sept 12-13 offers various full-time and seasonal transportation sector jobs, with on-site applications and potential same-day interviews.

Wake Forest re-launches a mobile market with Ripe for Revival to enhance food security, offering locally-sourced items and a sliding scale payment system. Health resources are also available at the market.

North Carolina and Georgia are collaborating to create an AAM corridor for air taxis and drones between Charlotte and Atlanta, with potential expansion to include South Carolina.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of thunderstorms and potential flooding in Raleigh, with low visibility due to fog and a marginal risk of excessive rainfall.