Raleigh's weather forecast includes mostly sunny skies with cooler temperatures, light to moderate north winds, and a slight chance of showers by Sunday night.

Vandora Springs Road in Garner will be closed for railroad repairs on October 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a detour via Yeargan Road to U.S. 70 East.

North Carolina celebrated the 80th National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with officials committing to workforce inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Wake County plans to replace the North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility after a fire, with demolition set for this year and a new facility expected by 2026.

Raleigh's Greenway After Dark Series offers residents outdoor exercise and company on the greenway during winter evenings, with staff support and pet-friendly options.

Wake County Libraries introduce the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge to foster early literacy in children, encouraging families to read together to reach or exceed 1,000 books before school starts.

The National Weather Service forecasts variable fall weather for Raleigh, NC, including cool temperatures, chances of rain over the weekend, and clearer skies expected by Columbus Day.

Polls closed for Durham's 2025 Municipal Primary; only city residents voted for City Council, others in unincorporated areas ineligible. Precincts opened 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; voter ID was required.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections is conducting an audit of the October municipal elections by randomly selecting precincts and ballots for a hand count to ensure accurate machine-tabulated results, with the process open for public viewing.

North Carolina's State Treasurer announced a new agreement with CVS Caremark ensuring affordable prescription drugs for over 750,000 state employees and dependents.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information on the 2003 murder of 6-year-old Chance Douglas Smith in Locust, urging public tips to aid justice and closure.

Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan to improve public transportation using BRT, with dedicated lanes and quicker service, funded by local sales tax. Public feedback is sought via surveys and events.

NCGHSP's "Operation Crash Reduction" aims to make North Carolina roads safer by targeting dangerous driving behaviors. This campaign comes in response to high traffic fatalities in October.