Raleigh Police's ACORNS unit collaborates with Durham VA Health Care to help homeless veterans access benefits and care, with Officer Jackson and Whitney Thomas actively working to uplift this community.

The Stanford L. Warren Branch Library in Durham reopens after renovations, with a celebration that includes a talk by Eileen Watts Welch but excludes computer access until the following day.

Chatham County Public Libraries have launched a Winter Reading BINGO Challenge for children and teens, offering a free book for a completed BINGO and a chance to win a Grand Prize.

The Sanderford Hoopers program in Raleigh teaches basketball basics to kids aged 5-7 over four Saturdays, with pre-registration required and varying costs for residents and non-residents.

Raleigh City Council approves funding to support critical services addressing homelessness, aligning with federal housing models and involving local organizations.

White flag shelters in the Triangle area open their doors for the homeless as temperatures drop, with places like St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church coordinating emergency shelter efforts.

Chatham Community Library hosts "Death and Cupcakes: Sharing Holiday Grief" on December 7, offering a supportive space for discussing loss during the holidays.

The City Council of Raleigh's swearing-in ceremony is today, and upcoming meetings are scheduled. All events are accessible through live streams on the city's website, offering public transparency and engagement.

The Wake County Animal Center has launched the "24 Tails of Holiday Cheer" campaign, spotlighting a different shelter pet daily from December 1-24 to encourage adoption.

Fuquay-Varina’s Christmas Parade on December 8 will cause street closures downtown starting at 1 pm. Residents are advised to expect detours and consider alternative transport.

The Durham Rescue Mission celebrated 50 years of serving Thanksgiving meals to the needy, prepping 200 turkeys and providing 'bags of hope,' with around 2,000 guests attending.

Raleigh has launched the CARES Program for alternative crisis intervention, focusing on non-violent emergencies with trained specialists for healthcare, social work, and mental health instead of law enforcement.

Wake County libraries are launching over 50 holiday events in December for all ages, including interactive children's play, teen workshops, and adult gatherings.