Raleigh Water is launching a new billing portal in November, promising easier account management and a “My Request” feature. Autopay users must re-enroll. Community events will help users adapt.

Holiday Express returns to Raleigh's Pullen Park with tickets on sale Oct. 14 through Ticketmaster, offering festive train rides, activities, and an Igloo Experience for $17 plus fees.

Wake Forest Police hosted "Coffee with a Cop" to promote dialogue and strengthen community relations. The event took place at Stewart's Bistro, encouraging residents to converse with officers.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is hosting its Community Appreciation Night on Sept 12, with free food and family activities, emphasizing relationship-building with residents.

The NCDHHS marks the second anniversary of ASL services through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, highlighting the accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Wake County Public Libraries introduces WCPL Mobile, an app that provides digital access to library services, streamlining account management, and book requests for iOS and Android users.

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.