Early voting for North Carolina's municipal elections begins on October 16, with various local positions and referenda on the ballot. Voters have multiple voting options, including in-person, absentee, and provisional if needed.

Wake Forest town offices, including Town Hall, will be closed for Veterans Day, but trash services will operate normally. The holiday will cause a change in yard waste collection, aiming to complete the week's work in four days.

Raleigh Parks offers a free Cold Water Paddling Course at Lake Wheeler, led by expert William Holden, covering practical safety techniques and theory.

A scrapbooking workshop is offered at Five Points Center for Active Adults, guiding adults in crafting a 12"x12" memory page, including basics of design and layout.

NCDOT publishes weekly "Cash Watch Numbers" reports for financial transparency, detailing cash balances, receipts, and disbursements, as required by North Carolina law.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a weather advisory for central North Carolina, predicting rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to mid-70s over the next week.

Gov. Stein of North Carolina advocates for mental health investments to boost public safety, highlighting Integrated Family Services in Greenville and their upcoming Behavioral Health Urgent Care.

Garner's Police Department recruitment video won third place at the 3CMA Awards, highlighting their creative approach to attracting new officers and showcasing community involvement.

A woman from Wilson County, named Heather Ann Robinson, faces 190 charges for insurance fraud, identity theft, and unlicensed medical practice, having fraudulently gained over $87,000.

North Carolina agencies are securing funding for food programs amid a federal shutdown, ensuring SNAP and WIC benefits through October, with uncertainty beyond that.

Abbotts Creek Park is hosting a Halloween event with a "howling" competition for kids 0-6 on October 23, with games and activities from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required.

Durham has centralized its community engagement in one department to improve coordination and effectiveness of outreach efforts, addressing past fragmentation issues.

Raleigh City Council approved issuing bonds for the Moore Square Apartments, adding 160 affordable units downtown, funded by $31.7 million in bonds repaid by rent revenue.