The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures, creating critical fire weather conditions.

Rolesville Town Hall will be closed on Nov 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but payments can still be made online or at the dropbox. Property tax payments should go to the Northern Regional Center, not the dropbox. Normal operations will resume after 2 p.m.

Raleigh invites the public to GIS Day 2025 on November 19 for interactive learning and networking with professionals in mapping and geospatial technology.

Durham City services will be disrupted during Thanksgiving break on November 27-28, with closures of non-essential facilities and rescheduled trash collections.

Governor Josh Stein visited MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, volunteering and presenting a $585,000 check from North Carolina to help alleviate food insecurity, particularly important due to recent SNAP payment delays.

Scout Motors Inc. is setting up its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating 1,200 jobs and investing $206.9 million, supported by a JDIG grant. The company plans to develop an electric vehicle lineup.

Raleigh Water to launch new customer portal on Nov 12, requiring autopay users to re-enroll; service blackout from Nov 7-11. Support available at events and online.

Wake County hosts an adoption fair to find forever homes for children in need, focusing on teens awaiting adoption, and invites prospective parents to connect and learn about the process.

A woman in Wilmington is charged with insurance fraud for submitting fake medical bills to Geico, affecting premiums for all policyholders. She was arrested and released on bond. The NC Insurance Commissioner urges the public to report fraud.

Interstate 440 East in Wake County will see closures this weekend for improvements. Detours will be in place, and NC Department of Transportation advises planning for delays.

The NC State Board of Elections announced new leadership appointments and promotions, including Tim Hoegemeyer as general counsel and Jason Tyson as director of external affairs.

Raleigh Police Department and Parks collaborate to revitalize Caraleigh Park, focusing on modern play spaces and improved accessibility, with construction expected to complete by spring 2026.

Holt Brothers Construction and Durham County host a session for trades and small businesses about the Project BUILD renovation opportunity at 3825 S. Roxboro Street on November 20.