Wake Forest Police Department teamed up with Tri-Area Ministry to distribute free turkeys to support local families during the holiday season, using a drive-thru system for efficient pick-up.

The Raleigh Police Department conducted a successful DWI saturation patrol, joining forces with multiple agencies, resulting in 142 charges including 20 DWI arrests. The operation aimed to curb impaired driving ahead of the festive season.

Durham County General Services is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on November 22, open only to residents with a 2025-2026 solid waste decal.

Raleigh's Budget Office releases the FY26 Program Catalog, offering detailed insights into city spending and programs for greater transparency in local government operations.

Kisha Scotton of NC's Wage & Hour Bureau was named Vice-Chair of the NASWA Wage & Hour Committee, celebrating her and the bureau's efforts in labor law compliance.

The NCDHHS Office of Rural Health celebrates National Rural Health Day and honors Dr. David Pope as NC's 'Community Star' for advancing rural healthcare.

The Women's Literary Readers of Southeast Raleigh aims to foster community and growth through monthly book discussions at John P. "Top" Greene Center, with key figure Patricia Nwosu contributing her expertise in education and community engagement.

Wake Forest offers "Calls from Santa" for local children, with registration open from November 24 to December 1 for the December 4 event. Calls are free but require online signup; no phone registrations.

North Carolina's Health Department released a plan to reduce cancer rates, focusing on disparities and six major cancers with strategies for prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Officials from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Orange County criticized federal immigration enforcement in their communities, highlighting local efforts to support and inform affected residents.

Carrboro featured at Verizon's "Beyond the Storm" event, highlighting disaster resilience, with the town manager's keynote on community challenges and spirit, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and long-term equitable disaster planning.

Durham County officials have enforced a burn ban due to high wildfire risk, prohibiting all outdoor burning, and plan to reassess the situation in five days.

The series "This is What I Do" features Lem Hubbard, a Raleigh fire prevention coordinator, who educates the public on fire safety and prepares them for emergencies.