The Raleigh City Council approved sections of the Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail, advancing the city's green space connectivity and responding to growing urbanization.

Raleigh is updating its online water service system, but faces technical issues. The city offers alternative payment options and has suspended late fees and disconnections during the upgrade.

Carrboro's trash pick-up rescheduled due to Thanksgiving, with altered collection days and suspension of yard waste services.

Wake Forest's annual Holiday Donation Drive is underway, seeking to beat last year's $7,000 for local needs. Donations can be made online or mailed with a "WF Cares" memo until December 31.

Wake Forest Police Department is hosting a Turkey Drive for Thanksgiving, inviting residents to donate frozen turkeys or funds at their substation. The collected turkeys will be distributed at the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry.

QuitlineNC celebrates its 20th anniversary, reflecting on helping over 55,000 North Carolinians quit tobacco and vaping, with reported health care cost savings and a range of support services provided.

Fredrick D. Murphy will screen his documentary, "Echoes of Forks of Cypress," at the North Carolina State Capitol on Dec. 1, exploring the history of the Forks of Cypress plantation.

Raleigh invites residents to shape the city's ADA Transition Plan in a public meeting, emphasizing inclusivity and offering remote participation options.

State Treasurer Brad Briner offers condolences following the death of TSERS Board Member Vernon Gammon, praising his wise and consensual leadership style.

Raleigh Parks teams up with Wake County to transform local centers into food collection sites, accepting donations until Dec. 19 for Wake County food pantries.

Durham, NC, invites youths aged 15-22 to join its Change by Youth Ambassador Program, offering a platform and payment to influence the city's future. Applications are open until November 21st.

Durham residents participate in a backyard composting workshop, organized by the city, highlighting community interest in sustainability and waste reduction.

Raleigh’s Wake EMS will reduce the use of lights and sirens for certain 911 calls, reserving them for urgent emergencies. The department is updating its call plan to dispatch the most appropriate response quickly, and public meetings will be held starting December 4 to share details.