Raleigh's Barwell Road Community Center offers a one-day babysitting training for 11-14 year-olds, focusing on child care skills and emergency response.

Raleigh Parks' Weather Bound program offers structured childcare during school closures due to weather, with activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $39 per session.

The City of Durham, NC Government has shared photos on Facebook of the Durham Fire Department Station 1 adorned with holiday lights, thanking first responders for their service.

North Carolina State Auditor's Office introduces an Award of Excellence for financial governance excellence among state entities.

Wake County Public Health received top honors in accreditation, meeting all 147 standards set by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board, highlighting the department’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to serving the community.

North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction gains national recognition for advanced learning initiatives, joining a research center and celebrating an award given to educational leader Sneha Shah-Coltrane.

Raleigh Water advises residents to regularly water their fresh-cut holiday trees, noting they can consume up to a gallon in the first 24 hours and a quart per day per inch of trunk diameter. They debunk myths about adding substances to the water.

Durham, NC introduced its first downtown fast EV charger, supporting local sustainability goals and reducing carbon footprints. The charger was funded partly by the VW Settlement program.

The City of Raleigh Museum will host a lecture by Dr. Antwain K. Hunter on the history of African Americans and firearms in North Carolina during an Emancipation Day Breakfast event.

Construction on Hargett Street in Raleigh extends closure into June 2026 for new City Hall and streetscape improvements, impacting traffic but maintaining pedestrian and business access.

The North Carolina Executive Mansion will host its annual Holiday Open House on December 11-13, welcoming visitors for free to explore its Victorian architecture and contribute to a food drive.

Wake County Animal Center's "Home for the Holidays" campaign offers reduced adoption fees to find homes for pets, featuring vintage postcard-themed social media promotions.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office-NC announced on Facebook their participation in various holiday events to spread joy and engage with the community through activities like parades and tree lighting.