El Hasain Hussain joins the North Carolina Zoo as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern with a biology degree focused on equine science and minors in chemistry and theater.

Durham County has launched a new user-friendly website with modern design and features like an AI chatbot, enhanced search, and improved accessibility for disabled visitors, as part of their Website Modernization Initiative.

The 2025 Engage Raleigh Expo, themed "One Community, Many Generations," will be held on September 13 and focuses on multigenerational collective effort. Registration is free.

Raleigh Police teams up with Grizzyyy Fitness for a community wellness event on August 9, offering workouts with officers and an opportunity to meet department recruiters.

Authorities in Chatham County are investigating a Nissan Maxima found at the bottom of Jordan Lake. The car, detected by sonar, showed no signs of a recent crash or missing persons link. It required a joint effort between agencies to retrieve it.

The North Carolina Treasury Department's efficiency improved after a 12-week trial using ChatGPT, saving time on tasks like financial analysis and detecting inconsistencies, though caution was advised due to occasional AI errors.

NCDOT is seeking public input on its 10-year transportation plan, focusing on safety, congestion, and economic development, excluding routine maintenance.

NCDHHS reports the first 2025 West Nile virus case in Durham County, NC, and advises mosquito bite prevention.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Century Award to Robinson and Stith in New Bern for their 100+ years of service in the insurance industry.

OCR investigates Duke University and Duke Law Journal for alleged racial discrimination in its law journal selection process, potentially violating Title VI.

Bladenboro will get a new roundabout to replace the traffic signal at the intersection of N.C. 131/410 and N.C. 211, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety.

Knightdale Police closed a section of Laurens Way due to an incident, causing traffic disruptions but assuring no public threat. The road reopened later in the afternoon.

Durham County reports a 26% decrease in major crimes for the first half of 2025, with the Sheriff's Office highlighting community collaboration, vehicle recovery efforts, and firearm incident management as keys to the reduction.