The Durham City Council has approved a $772 million budget for 2025-2026, focusing on community safety and infrastructure, with a property tax rate change to fund various initiatives.

Wake Forest is developing Northeast Gateway Park, featuring the historic Ailey Young House, and seeks community input at a meeting scheduled for June 26.

The NWS Raleigh, NC warns of hazardous heat index values up to 100 degrees in central North Carolina, advising caution for heat-sensitive individuals and alerting of potential severe storms with damaging winds and hail.

Two teens were injured in a Durham shooting; a boy was shot in the leg and a girl suffered a graze wound. Police found a firearm and casings; no arrests have been made.

Wake County secures a new 20-year lease for Lake Crabtree County Park, preserving public access to its amenities, although certain trails are now closed.

Wake Forest is preparing for a two-day Juneteenth celebration starting Friday, with events such as a community gathering, parade, educational walk, and free festivities.

Raleigh Parks is giving away free native plants to support local pollinators like bees and butterflies. Residents can pick them up at designated parks on a first-come basis, promoting pollinator-friendly habitats.

Chloe Vazquez, 25, is missing and endangered in Durham, NC. Police describe her as a white female, 5'2", 130 pounds, last seen at a bus stop near NC 55 Highway. Public assistance is requested.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program to help homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene, with $807 million allocated for recovery efforts.

NCDOT publishes weekly financial reports for transparency, required by law, showing expenditures and cash reserves, with the official monthly balance determined after detailed reconciliation.

Raleigh has introduced iAccess, an online tool for people with disabilities to provide feedback on parking and public space accessibility, with QR-code linked signs for easy access.

Raleigh offers free training for youth coaches to integrate therapeutic techniques into sports coaching, funded by a grant, aimed at aiding young people's recovery from trauma.

Wake Forest's 2025 Road Resurfacing Project is causing delays with ongoing concrete and asphalt works on over 60 streets, with residents being notified of parking restrictions and detour information.