The Five Points Center for Active Adults will host a free occupational therapy class on adaptive tools for daily tasks, open to adults over 18, on October 24.

Johnston County faced three school bus accidents in a day, with a collision involving an SUV, followed by another crash near a high school with no injuries, and one with a garbage truck, resulting in a severely damaged bus but no injuries.

Raleigh's Sanderford Road Park is hosting a free meditation workshop on Oct. 4 for adults to learn focus and breathing techniques. No registration is required for the event starting at 11 a.m.

Chatham County departments have been recognized with the 2024 Annual Safety Awards from the North Carolina Department of Labor for their commitment to workplace safety.

Raleigh Police and firefighters joined a spades and dominos tournament with local adults at Redeeming Love Baptist Church to strengthen community ties.

A $500,000 grant has been awarded for Parker's Ridge Park in Chatham County for a pump track, walking path, and facilities, with construction starting in early 2026.

Brier Creek Park hosts a Halloween event for children ages 5-12 featuring pumpkin decorating and s'mores making, with a $10 fee and required pre-registration.

Wake Forest is holding a public meeting to gather input on a new skate park and pump track, after securing land and a grant, and hiring New Line Skatepark Inc. for design and construction.

Public feedback is sought for the final concept plan of Raleigh's 25-acre Forestville Road Park until October 6.

Two people associated with the Courtney Jordan Foundation have been charged with fraud in Durham, with outstanding warrants for their arrest. The foundation is also implicated in other fraudulent schemes and non-payment of employees.

A pedestrian ignoring an Amtrak train's warning was fatally hit in Durham, causing traffic disruption with two intersections closed during the investigation.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has expressed frustration over a deadlock in the General Assembly that's threatening Medicaid funding and federal dollars for healthcare.

Forest Ridge Park is hosting a sunset hike on October 22, offering guided lakeside trails and equipment for participants aged 14 and up, for a fee of $6.