NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center and Walter B. Jones Center, discussing staffing challenges and facility improvements amidst workforce shortages.

Wake Forest launches its Social District where people over 21 can consume alcohol outdoors within designated areas and times, Thursday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Drinkers must use official cups and follow specific rules.

Durham city officials have announced service changes for Juneteenth, affecting city departments, waste collection, parks, parking, and public transportation. Facilities like City Hall will close, but parks will remain open.

The Raleigh Fire Department offers free smoke alarm installation in the PT Alley neighborhood as part of the Smoke Alarm Saturday event to enhance fire safety.

Kiwanis Park hosts 'Red, White, and Grandkids' on July 1 for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy early Fourth of July celebrations with themed activities and crafts.

In December 1998, firefighters battled a major fire at Quail Corners Shopping Center in Raleigh, controlled after two hours, with significant efforts and historical firefighting methods recounted by the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association.

Wake County celebrates Pride Month with events at libraries and parks, including book clubs, nature walks, and a Pride Paddle, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Raleigh launches a program hiring homeless individuals to clean the city, offering a living wage, meals, and aid, aligning with community and environmental goals.

Durham's Equal Business Opportunity Program aims to promote diversity in local business by involving more minority and women-owned enterprises in city contracts.

Raleigh's Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths with community involvement. June's National Safety Month will see two Sidewalk Sessions for public dialogue on safer streets.

NCDIT reopens the prequalification for internet providers to participate in the $1.5 billion BEAD program to expand high-speed internet in North Carolina by 2030.

NCDHHS will host a session on the Olmstead Plan at the i2i Spring 2025 Conference to discuss integration of people with disabilities into the community.

Carrboro declares itself a "4th Amendment Workplace," aiming to protect against warrantless searches by federal agencies, with local businesses supporting the initiative.