The Wake Forest Halloween Boo Bash, a free family event with games, food trucks, and trick-or-treating, is set for Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown.

Seven state employees were honored at the North Carolina Museum of History with the Governor's Awards for Excellence for their exceptional dedication and service.

North Carolina's Governor declares October Cybersecurity Awareness Month amidst recovery from Hurricane Helene, highlighting the increased risk of cybercrime, especially phishing scams linked to relief efforts.

Restaurant owner Joseph Edward Curran of Forsyth County is charged with embezzling nearly $83,000 in sales taxes according to the NC Department of Revenue.

Jerry Milan Jr. was arrested on charges including 13 counts of indecent liberties with a child, spanning incidents from 2015 to 2024; he is held on a $250,000 bond.

Sunny Columbus Day in Raleigh with highs of 75 degrees; early season frost expected later in the week. National Weather Service forecasts tranquil weather with no hazardous conditions.

One man was killed in a shooting at Big Apple Restaurant and Sports Pub in Fayetteville. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 1:45 a.m. The victim's identity has not been released.

A Wake County man, Floyd Tarail Meeks III, has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities found a dead dog and other malnourished animals on a property.

Chatham Community Library is hosting a "Living & Dying" film series in October with discussions on life and death, featuring films like "Staring Down Fate" and "A Will for the Woods".

A passenger died in a crash near Holly Springs; the driver, who was also ejected and hospitalized, faces charges including misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

A new 4,000 square-foot mural in downtown Raleigh has transformed Commerce Place, aiming to revitalize the Warehouse District. The community is invited to celebrate the artwork on November 1.

A 73-year-old man, Lester Arthur Battle, was killed crossing a Durham highway; no charges against the driver are expected as the investigation continues.

A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident on Holloway Street in Durham, causing temporary roadway closure.