The Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park offers free inflatables, food, crafts, and games, with free lunch boxes and water bottles for kids.

North Carolina's Board of Elections opens a public comment period for reviewing the necessity of 38 administrative electoral rules, as part of a decennial evaluation mandated by state law.

Carrboro is set to host a series of Fall Arts Festivals, highlighting music, poetry, and cultural diversity, including the Fiestas en la Calle, Carrboro Music Festival, and the West End Poetry Festival.

A house fire in Morrisville left 2 pets dead, one person with serious burns, and led to the rescue and treatment of occupants, with one arrested on an unrelated warrant. Firefighters and police responded to the incident.

Raleigh forecast shows a mix of sun and showers with temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s. A marginal risk of heavy rain early in the week could cause minor flooding.

Raleigh Parks offers a tumbling class for kids aged 4-5, teaching basic skills and promoting physical and social development. Classes run every Wednesday in September, costing $40.

Raleigh man sentenced to 25 years for distributing child sexual abuse material via KIK, with law enforcement finding over 20,000 instances at his home.

Durham County offers grants for Tropical Depression Chantal recovery, including housing, medical, and funeral costs, at a Milton Road DRC, with an August 30 closure date. Assistance is available through the North Carolina Emergency Management.

NCDOT's Transportation Planning Division and local organizations were awarded by NADO for their Comprehensive Transportation Plans for western N.C. regions.

Raleigh's weather forecast predicts a damp week with showers, potential thunderstorms, and high humidity. Evening plans may be disrupted by rain and muggy conditions are expected to continue.

Durham County Economic Development relaunches Innovate Durham with Forward Cities’ E3 Durham program, seeking local entrepreneurs for governmental collaboration. Applications are open until August 11, 2025.

Durham announces Labor Day service adjustments affecting waste collection, parks and rec, and transportation, with closures and reduced services in place.

The Brickhouse Band will headline the Friday Night on White event in Wake Forest on August 8, with food trucks, local beer, and strict alcohol rules in place.