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.

Wake County's main hazardous waste facility in Raleigh is closed due to a fire, with temporary Saturday-only collection set up nearby. Alternative sites are available for residents to dispose of hazardous waste.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park is opening on June 6, transforming the former North Carolina mental health facility site into an all-ages adventure playground and community space.

Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visited Kid Appeal Learning Center in NC, discussing child care issues and promoting the Tri-Share program as part of her statewide "Future-Ready Child Care Tour."

Bodycam footage contradicts officers' account of a pursuit ending in Tyrone Mason's death, leading to a rally for justice in Raleigh and a state investigation, but no charges yet.