Raleigh City Council approves $2.2 million for Forward Together, a recovery housing project with 17 affordable units for women and families near essential services.

Planned maintenance on I-73 in Guilford County will cause temporary lane closures on November 4 and 5, potentially impacting traffic flow. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternative routes.

Chatham County Public Libraries and Hoops Pizzeria's "Pizza for Pages" program rewards students with free pizza for meeting reading goals until June 10, 2026.

Wake County's real estate market reached a new median price record of $465,000 in October, with robust sales across various price segments, including several multimillion-dollar transactions.

The DCSO is investigating the death of Alberto Flores, who was found with a gunshot wound on Guess Rd. The incident is deemed isolated with no public threat.

North Carolina schools will participate in the USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during the 2025-26 academic year to offer healthier food options to students.

Raleigh Parks offers a budget-friendly, alignment-focused yoga class at Fred Fletcher Park's Borden Building on November 18 and December 16, welcoming all levels of practitioners.

Raleigh Parks introduces a virtual Story Map Tour of the Raleigh Rose Garden, featuring over 65 rose varieties and providing an interactive online experience akin to an on-site visit.

North Carolina introduces NC FACT to support individuals with severe mental illness after incarceration, providing mental health care, housing, and substance use disorder care to reduce recidivism and improve community safety.

Laura Heredia is the new Executive Director of the City of Oaks Foundation, aiming to enhance Raleigh's parks and conservation efforts.

North Carolina Retirement Systems is updating its ORBIT portal with a new ID.me single sign-on login to improve security and ease of use, set to launch in early 2026.

The National Weather Service forecasts variable weather for Raleigh, NC, including rain, fog, thunderstorms, followed by clearer, sunny conditions towards the weekend.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina emphasized the link between public safety and mental health, proposing a $195 million safety package, advocating for Medicaid funding, and stressing mental health services improvement.