The 28th annual Carrboro Music Festival offers free entertainment, including a variety of performances and workshops, coinciding with Carrboro's All-America City Award Celebration.

Timothy Rooks was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to the Superior Court for Judicial District 36, covering Burke and Caldwell counties, replacing the retired Honorable Robert C. Ervin.

Explore Raleigh's Third Ward and its African American heritage with the Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour, offered from September 20 through December 21, including a visit to Pope House Museum. Registration required; fees apply.

North Carolina's Brunswick Town historical site received a $75,000 grant for an archaeological assessment to deepen the understanding of the area's colonial past.

North Carolina students show improvements in standardized test scores and graduation rates for the 2024-25 school year, with progress for English Language learners and a rise in school performance grades.

Wilbert Lee Howard, III was sentenced to 16 years for leading a cocaine operation in Raleigh, having pleaded guilty in June as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Wake County real estate median prices rose to $484,750 in August 2025, with notable sales in the very high-value segment, including a $81.1 million property. Total transactions, however, decreased slightly.

Governor Josh Stein updated on North Carolina's AI focus, job creation, school goals, and disaster readiness, including the formation of an AI Accelerator and Council.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather with highs reaching the low 80s today in Raleigh, increasing to the high 80s and potentially low 90s by the weekend, with a chance of showers Sunday.

New license plate agency opens in Kitty Hawk, NC on Sept. 4, offering vehicle registration and title services.

The Bragtown Branch of the Durham County Library will extend its Monday hours to 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., starting September 8, to better serve its community.

Raleigh's Five Points for Active Adults center is starting 'Visions of Peace' art workshops with artist Adrienne Garnett for adults 18+, focusing on expressing emotions through art.

The article details the historical significance of Labor Day, its link to the Industrial Revolution, and its evolution as a celebration, including traditions like barbecues, which symbolize community and rest for the American workforce.