NCDOT is focusing on road safety with federal grants, renaming a highway section after Dave Phillips, and offering seasonal safety advice related to daylight saving time and Halloween.

North Carolina Retirement Systems may see pension relief for state employers, with a potential policy change to extend the payback period for unfunded liabilities from 12 to 15 years, pending a January vote by the Board of Trustees.

Rolesville adopts a comprehensive plan for development through 2050, focusing on community needs like housing, business growth, and infrastructure, while ensuring a walkable, green town identity.

Firebox Theatre Company is staging "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre from December 19-21, with tickets on sale now.

Sunny weather with potential frost is forecasted for Raleigh, NC, with highs in the low 60s and lows around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Frost is possible over the weekend mornings.

Carrboro residents are invited to review and discuss the Downtown Area Plan, which aims to enrich downtown with affordable housing, business growth, arts, and green spaces, during a public hearing.

The Triangle Expressway expansion in Raleigh progresses as the Complete 540 project moves into new construction phases, causing temporary nighttime road closures on Rock Quarry Road between November 3-7, with detours in place.

Wake Forest is preparing for its annual Diwali festival at Joyner Park on November 1, promising cultural performances, arts, and diverse food from noon to 3 p.m. with free entry.

NCDHHS introduced a loan repayment program for nurses in rural NC to address healthcare disparities, with support from a $50 million fund by the state assembly.

A man died after being hit by a car on U.S. Highway 70 in Goldsboro; impairment was not a factor. The investigation is ongoing, and details are limited.

Durham County prepares for Veterans Day with "Operation Green Light for Veterans," lighting up county buildings in green to show support and raise awareness for veterans' issues.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signs Senate Bill 449 to aid law enforcement, state ferries, and enhance state flexibility post-Hurricane Helene, while urging the legislature to address healthcare, public safety, and salaries.

Gov. Stein praises North Carolina's workforce, highlighting education's role in attracting industries and announcing a $500,000 investment into a veterans' training program, with recent business expansions creating over 28,000 jobs in the state.