Raleigh Parks is preparing for its 2nd Annual Summer Daze Cookout with music, games, and free lunch on June 18 at the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults. Registration is required.

The National Weather Service forecasts variable weather for Raleigh, with chances of rain and thunderstorms increasing over the weekend and clearer skies anticipated for Sunday and Monday. Highs may reach 88°F by Wednesday.

The Active Adult Program in Raleigh offers day trips for hiking and baseball tours for both residents and non-residents, with registration available online or through Active Adult Centers.

The NC3C awarded Catherine Lazorko and Ethan Smith for lifetime achievement and communicator of the year, respectively, recognizing their contributions to government communications.

NC Quick Pass transponders are now available at 52 retail locations in North Carolina, including Speedway and 7-Eleven stores, for easier toll payment.

NCDOT kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week to promote safety in construction areas, introducing new safety measures despite recent work zone crashes and fatalities.

NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai highlighted the impact of staff shortages and the need for technology updates at Cherry Hospital, facing a 21% staff vacancy.

Johnston County's commute improved with the new Ranch Road extension to Clayton Boulevard, designed to ease traffic. The $9.7 million project is expected to facilitate smoother travel to Interstate 42.

The NCFST and Ripe for Revival are bringing a mobile grocery market back to Wake Forest, offering fresh, local food on a 'pay-what-you-can' basis to enhance food accessibility.

North Carolina gaming store owner Garrett T. Steedly pleaded guilty to embezzling $190,000 in state taxes, receiving suspended sentence and probation.

Raleigh's City of Raleigh Museum is hosting "The Endless Grind," a photo exhibit on local skate history, starting May 2nd as part of the First Friday events.

Durham County authorities reported fatalities after a chase and crash involving a vehicle linked to an earlier gunfire exchange. The pursuit ended in a collision, with at least one person ejected.

The National Weather Service forecasts a warm, sunny week for Raleigh, NC, with highs in the mid-80s, some cloudiness, and chances of rain starting Tuesday.