A Raleigh Water staff member, Geoffrey Fish, found and assisted a lost 3-year-old boy, ultimately helping him reunite with his mother, showcasing community compassion.

The City of Raleigh's IT Department will host a free GIS Day event on November 21st at Raleigh Union Station with activities, demos, and a student map competition.

Raleigh celebrates the transformation of Commerce Place with a community event featuring local pop-ups, live music, and a public input session on its future use.

Raleigh is preparing for GIS Day 2024, featuring activities, demos, and a map contest to educate about the role of GIS. The city hosts it at Union Station on November 21st at 8:30 a.m., highlighting GIS in government and beyond.

Raleigh's Lake Lynn Park offers Youth and Teen Basketball Training programs starting November 9th, for ages 8-17, focusing on skill development and basketball IQ.

A video by Raleigh Parks shows kids expressing why local parks are important, highlighting their benefits for health, socializing, and connecting with nature.

Western North Carolina is recovering from Hurricane Helene with extensive collaboration between the state, military, and relief organizations, amidst efforts to counter misinformation.

North Carolina voters report unsolicited voting-related texts that prompt confusion, not sent by the State Board of Elections, which urges verifying information through official sources.

Raleigh hosts a sticker contest to promote stormwater system preservation, inviting varied grade levels to submit water-themed designs, with winners featuring in city environmental initiatives.

Chatham Community Library hosts author Clyde Jeanette Shore for a discussion on "Chicken Bridge Road," reflecting Chatham County's history, on October 26th from 2-4 p.m.

Local musicians are hosting benefit concerts across North Carolina to support hurricane relief, with all proceeds going to aid organizations. Events feature artists like Old Crow Medicine Show and Eric Church.

The City of Raleigh hosts a family-friendly Fall Fest on October 25 at Barwell Road with games, crafts, and a parade. Costumes are welcome but must be weapon and fake blood-free for safety. Details are on the city's website.

Wake County promotes water access after Hurricane Helene, with Chair Shinica Thomas leading a 50-year One Water plan for sustainable, equitable water management and a related community participation campaign.