Cheryl Bach from Holly Springs won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket, allowing her and her husband to finally take their honeymoon after 31 years of marriage.

Raleigh offers indoor Open Kayak Pool Sessions to allow paddlers to practice in a warm environment during the off-season, with equipment rentals and optional private instruction available.

Raleigh's Barwell Road Park is hosting the "Fourth Quarter Fitness: Men's Health Event" geared towards men over 50, featuring sports, health talks, and a free lunch on Nov. 6.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information on the 2003 murder of 6-year-old Chance Douglas Smith in Locust, urging public tips to aid justice and closure.

The Malpass Brothers are set to perform traditional country music at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on November 21, with tickets now available for purchase.

The North Carolina Arts Council awarded $11 million in grants to various entities across all 100 counties for the fiscal year 2025–26, emphasizing community outreach, audience engagement, and support for the arts sector.

A Raleigh woman won $200,000 from a $5 scratch-off ticket purchased at a local business, taking home $143,501 after taxes. Three top prizes are still available in the game.

Jane Monheit to perform at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on October 1, with tickets available for the jazz event featuring classic American songs.

The Biltmore Hills community will hold its second annual Dance for the Cure event on Oct. 4 to support cancer survivors and those battling cancer, featuring line dances, food, and vendors, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Raleigh's Active Adult Program is organizing a trip to the Whirligig Festival, celebrating the kinetic art of Vollis Simpson in Wilson County, with music, food, and vendors. The event takes place on Nov. 1, with a $15 fee.

A Sampson County man won a $130,000 jackpot from a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket just before his 40th birthday and plans to buy a truck and save for retirement.

Top Trumps USA, licensed by Hasbro, plans to release Monopoly: Raleigh Edition by 2026, featuring local landmarks. Public input is encouraged for places to be highlighted in the game.

The 28th annual Carrboro Music Festival offers free entertainment, including a variety of performances and workshops, coinciding with Carrboro's All-America City Award Celebration.