The Stanford L. Warren Demonstration Garden won third place in an international gardening awards event, praised for its educational and sustainable approach. The garden is a collaborative effort in Durham's historic Hayti Neighborhood.

Raleigh Arts highlighted its commitment to arts accessibility at the LEAD® Conference, with members providing insights on best practices and sharing knowledge on inclusive arts.

Dementia Capable Cares is holding a free educational workshop on dementia for individuals 18+ on September 23 at Five Points for Active Adults in the Triangle community.

The John Wall Family Foundation hosted a community event in Raleigh, distributing school supplies to students and celebrating John Wall's NBA retirement.

The Method Road Community Center is hosting a free SPOOK-tacular Fall Festival for children aged 4-11 on October 3rd, featuring games, music, and healthy treats.

Wilson County government offices close on Labor Day, with ARRIVE Transportation operating on a Saturday schedule. Essential services continue as normal.

The Raleigh Police Department hosts a 'Coffee with a Cop' event to improve community relations, inviting citizens to meet officers over coffee at Sir Walter Coffee on August 29.

Wake County schools may face a crisis with expected SNAP cuts, which could impact the district's ability to feed students due to rising food costs and require significant changes to school meal programs.

The Raleigh Parks Athletics department will host a youth basketball clinic with the Charlotte Hornets for ages 5-17 at the Carolina Pines Community Center on September 10, requiring pre-registration.

The Raleigh Yard Waste Center will be closed over Labor Day weekend, affecting disposal and product purchase services, but regular collection services will continue.

NC Governor's Highway Safety Program launches "Booze It & Lose It" campaign to reduce impaired driving for Labor Day, with increased patrols from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7.

Carrboro police warn of increased traffic as schools reopen, urging caution among students, pedestrians, and drivers, with a focus on safety and traffic law enforcement.

Wake Forest Power restored power after an outage affected over 40 customers, with the cause under investigation and no immediate restoration timeline announced.