Chatham Community Library offers free computer classes and drop-in tech help to improve residents' digital skills, including Computer Basics and PowerPoint sessions.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is offering free educational programs to schools, teaching maritime history and science while the museum is closed for renovations.

Bennett Place State Historic Site hosts "The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina," a free event commemorating the end of slavery with 1,324 luminaries.

Chatham County's annual Recovery Celebration and 5K Memorial Run is set for September 13, with activities to honor late students Boone and Sean, and promote community unity and awareness.

Carrboro is hosting an electric vehicle event on Oct. 4 to educate residents about EVs, showcasing models from local fleets and offering insight from experts and owners.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre invites military veterans, reservists, and active-duty members to participate in an upcoming Veteran Art Show to display their artwork.

Raleigh Police Department reports a decline in some crime statistics for 2025, attributing success to their Summer Action Plan, despite stagnant homicide rates.

Explore Raleigh's Third Ward and its African American heritage with the Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour, offered from September 20 through December 21, including a visit to Pope House Museum. Registration required; fees apply.

Raleigh is set to unveil the South Park Heritage Trail, celebrating the history of its historically Black neighborhood, with a public event on September 9 at John Chavis Memorial Park.

High Point, NC, offers a tour exploring its history in furniture making, linked to Jeane Joyner's "Murder in the Market," with visits to local landmarks.

The Wake Forest Police Department is hosting a "Coffee with a Cop" event at Stewart's Bistro to encourage casual conversations between officers and the community, aiming to build better police-community relationships.

Chatham Community Library celebrates its 15th anniversary with activities including live music, face painting, and more, plus free cake and ice cream.

Durham County announces its inaugural Fall Native Plant Sale on September 25, featuring local vendors and expert advice from gardeners and conservationists. RSVPs are encouraged.