Dix Park Chapel in Raleigh installed a 67.5-kW solar system, covering 45% of its annual electricity needs, contributing to the city's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.

Wake County libraries host Halloween events for all ages from Oct. 25-31, with a variety of free, educational, and fun activities, as announced by the Wake County Government.

Raleigh's weather is sunny and warm, with highs nearing 75°F today and increasing through the weekend. Clouds and possible showers are expected by midweek.

Wake County received the first-place prize for digital government experience in the County Government Experience category of the 2025 Government Experience Awards.

Raleigh Water reports the city's water meets EPA lead and copper standards, with testing showing levels below the action thresholds. Residents can request free lead testing.

Raleigh's Pullen Arts Center offers a "Pottery Class in Spanish," combining pottery-making with language learning, inclusive of lunch, on October 24 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

A fight at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability led to a School Resource Officer using a Taser; no injuries occurred, and the school was briefly on "Hold".

Raleigh's HRM Program plans festive events in December, including Sip n' Shop, trolley rides, a European-style Christmas Market, and historical house celebrations.

The Durham County Commissioners' Work Session on October 6 will be both in-person and online at 9 a.m.; public attendance is encouraged with multiple ways to participate and view the proceedings.

Governor Josh Stein announced Walmart's plan to open a new fulfillment center in Gaston County, creating over 300 jobs with a $300 million investment.

Josefina Tavarez died after a shooting in Wake Forest, with Hariston Jose Urena Morales arrested for the crime believed to stem from a domestic dispute.

Raleigh's forecast includes a partly sunny day with a high of 76 degrees and northeast winds up to 25 mph, becoming mostly clear at night with a low of 53 degrees.

NCDHHS released a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2026-2030 to reduce suicides and self-harm in North Carolina, focusing on high-risk populations and improving crisis response and prevention infrastructure.