The 80th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade brought community, first responders, and holiday cheer to downtown, featuring local schools, entertainers, and Santa Claus.

Logistics company RXO is expanding in Charlotte, creating 216 jobs and investing $13.7M, as announced by Governor Cooper. The expansion is supported by the JDIG, which could reimburse RXO up to $1.6M over 12 years.

The N.C. Governor's Western Residence will host a holiday open house on December 7-8 with shuttle service provided due to damage from Hurricane Helene. Visitors can contribute to relief funds and enjoy the historic home's holiday decorations.

Wake Forest's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department offers a free "Evening Holiday Walk" at E. Carroll Joyner Park from Dec. 7-29, featuring lights and a 20-foot Christmas tree.

Raleigh progresses towards safer streets with its Vision Zero initiative, investing in road safety upgrades near schools and intersections, backed by a $1 million SS4A grant for a safety action plan by 2025.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections will hold a meeting on November 26, 2024, at the Dobbs Building, offering limited in-person attendance, livestreaming, and phone access for public participation.

I-87 South near Exit 9 reopened in the afternoon after a closure due to a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and a tanker truck. One person was injured, but not seriously.

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh will hold a free event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with activities and service projects on January 20th.

The article details the weather forecast for Raleigh that includes chilly mornings, pleasant afternoons, potential showers, and sunny days, leading up to Thanksgiving.

The NWS forecasts sunny weather for Raleigh with occasional showers possible on Thanksgiving Day, with temperatures fluctuating between the 30s and upper 60s.

A North Carolina audit finds the Department of Commerce's Division of Employment Security failed to deliver unemployment benefits promptly, not meeting federal standards.

The article discusses how Raleigh's event spaces like the Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Complex are integral to the community, fostering engagement, innovation, and economic growth.

The Five Points Center for Active Adults offers a Kimekomi tree crafting workshop on Dec. 4, teaching participants to create fabric-covered, ornamented trees.