Chatham County opens Asbury and Bonlee Collection Centers for trash and recyclables; fallen trees close Crutchfield Crossroads and Siler City Swap Shops until further notice.

Raleigh's Department of Transportation is seeking resident feedback through two surveys to enhance the city's transportation, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and the Quail Hollow Drive Green Street project.

Raleigh introduces smart recycling bins as part of a pilot project to improve waste sorting and educate citizens, providing immediate feedback on recyclable items.

Raleigh's John P. "Top" Greene Park plans a 2025 summer program of arts, history events, and "Jazz on the Greene" concerts to celebrate African American culture.

Flash flooding in Durham led to road blockages and police warnings to avoid the area, particularly around Rippling Stream Road and the Omega Road neighborhood. No immediate injuries reported.

NWS warns of flooding and high heat in Raleigh, NC, due to Tropical Storm Chantal remnants, with a flood watch for central NC, including 1-4 inches of rain and heat index around 100-105 degrees.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a car crash caused a vehicle fire on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill; the road was closed for emergency response.

North Carolina increases safety violation fines up to $165,514 as of July 1, 2025, with penalties indexed to inflation, to deter workplace safety noncompliance.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urges the state's congress members to vote against a Senate budget reconciliation bill, citing potential negative impacts including loss of health insurance for 520,000 residents and increased costs.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is now an independent body, separating from the Department of Public Safety and reporting to the Governor's Office.

Governor Stein awarded 10 individuals with North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine for varied contributions to public service, safety, and the private sector.

Just before midnight Saturday, a mobile home on Stricklands Crossroads Road in Johnston County was engulfed in flames, leading to the dramatic rescue of two children and the hospitalization of three individuals. Fire crews and neighbors struggled to save those trapped inside, as thick smoke and heavy fire overwhelmed the structure. Investigators have traced the fire's origin to the kitchen, and officials are urging residents to check smoke alarms as the investigation continues.

Raleigh held its 2025 Fair Housing Conference, focusing on equal housing opportunities and featuring keynote speaker Lorena Dionne McDowell. The event stressed the importance of continued fair housing efforts.