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.

Pullen Aquatic Center in Raleigh is hosting a "Swim with Santa" event on December 20, featuring holiday-themed pool activities and a chance to meet Santa.

Raleigh invites the public to GIS Day 2025 on November 19 for interactive learning and networking with professionals in mapping and geospatial technology.

Equipment issues cause delays in Carrboro leaf collection; residents urged to use alternative disposal methods and consider eco-friendly leaf management.

NCDHHS will host a fireside chat and tele-town hall on November 19 to educate on preventing respiratory diseases, featuring public health experts and vaccination information.

Landmark Learning offers a two-day Wilderness First Aid course with NOLS at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, focusing on emergency management in remote areas.

Wake Forest introduces a "Letters for Santa" mailbox for submitting Christmas wishes without postage, available from November 15 to December 23, aiming to spark holiday joy.

Joanne Wetzel volunteers at Wake County's Animal Center, taking photos of shelter dogs to help them get adopted, using her skills in dog behavior and photography to capture their personalities.