Raleigh installed a new pedestrian beacon at Lake Johnson Park to increase safety at a crosswalk, which flashes warning lights when a pedestrian activates them.

A Crip gang member was sentenced to 40 years for trafficking fentanyl and meth in North Carolina, including selling drugs from jail and witness intimidation.

Durham invites residents to discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget at Community Conversations, offering perks like gift cards and meals, to inform City Council's budget retreats.

Wake County's median residential price rose slightly in September to $460,000, with notable high-value property sales, though overall sales volume fell compared to August.

A man was shot at a home in Durham and is recovering; no arrests made. Another man was shot on NC Highway 55 and is hospitalized. Both incidents are under investigation.

Chatham County Public Libraries launch the non-partisan Chatham Kids Voting Youth Elections, encouraging under-18s to experience voting at various library branches.

Al White wins the "Capturing Clayton 2024" photography contest with a snapshot of T.R. Lee Oil and Gas, earning the $700 prize against over two dozen submissions judged by Clayton employees.

A downed tree and power line has closed a section of Durham Road/NC 98 in Wake Forest, with officials advising alternate routes as crews work on repairs.

Registration is now open for the Raleigh Youth Summit on November 2 for teens aged 13-18, focusing on engagement and leadership with speakers like the Police Chief and a social media influencer.

Governor Roy Cooper announces a $2 billion investment by Johnson & Johnson in Wilson County, NC, for a new manufacturing campus, creating 420 high-paying jobs.

NC State football player Davin Vann leads a local relief effort for Hurricane Helene victims, collecting essential supplies and underlining community unity.

The National Weather Service forecasts mild temperatures and intermittent clouds for Raleigh, NC, with isolated showers today and mostly sunny days ahead.

Durham County invites applications for the 2024-2025 Matching Grants Cycle aimed at enhancing open spaces through funding partnerships with local non-profits.