Fayetteville man, Courtney Matthews, was sentenced to 40 years for running a large drug trafficking operation distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, along with charges for money laundering and firearm possession.

Raleigh's forecast includes early morning fog, then partly sunny skies with highs up to 87°F, gentle northeast winds, and a nighttime dip to 72°F. The week ahead will have sun, clouds, and potential weekend showers.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation announces the X-treme Hip-Hop Step Class in the Bay Area, blending step aerobics with hip-hop music, open to individuals 16+, every Sunday for $10/class.

Raleigh's video series "This is What I Do" features Lori Tanner, an engineering specialist in the Stormwater division, who manages customer accounts and stormwater fee billing.

Raleigh's Mordecai Park hosts Santa's Trolley in December, offering festive rides to find Santa, s'mores-making, and holiday fun for all ages with required advance booking.

Seven NC organizations were honored by USDA for their summer nutrition programs, with Boys and Girls Club of Wake County and Halifax County Schools receiving gold awards.

Charlotte's CONNECT Centralina project, with N.C. Department of Transportation support, wins the 2025 NADO Impact Award for its Transportation Demand Management plan aimed at reducing solo driving and promoting alternatives.

Wake County is offering $7 million through a grant program to local nonprofits for capital projects that address community needs and enhance service delivery.

Raleigh Water announces a new customer payment portal launching in November, with system maintenance causing service disruptions from August 21-24, including a halt on transactions and service requests. Normal services will resume on August 25.

Carrboro's 10th annual Fiestas en la Calle celebrates Latin culture on August 24th with music, food, and dance.

NCDOT is planning to upgrade East Ash Street to a four-lane highway, add roundabouts and a new traffic alignment. Public meeting set for August 19 at Greenwood Middle School.

Mordecai Historic Park will host 'Spellbound at Mordecai' on October 25, featuring family-friendly Halloween activities, a costume contest, a haunted tour, a market, and stage performances.

North Carolina introduces its first Mobile Opioid Treatment Program to increase access to OUD services, especially in rural areas, amidst a 25% surge in treatment demand.