The NCDHHS marks the second anniversary of ASL services through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, highlighting the accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

A driver hit a Raleigh police car head-on while impaired; no injuries reported. Nallely Arvizu-Mejia is charged with a DWI and faces a court date. The collision is under investigation.

Chatham Community Library offers free computer classes and drop-in tech help to improve residents' digital skills, including Computer Basics and PowerPoint sessions.

NCDOT is organizing the Fall Litter Sweep from Sept. 13-27, 2025, encouraging volunteers to clean up North Carolina roadsides to enhance community beauty.

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.