North Carolina prepares to utilize new Workforce Pell grants for career training programs, with support from various state institutions, aiming to enhance employment opportunities and skills development.

North Carolina announces extended service hours and a new digital initiative to aid veterans, with the support of Governor Josh Stein and community organizations, enhancing access to healthcare, housing, employment, and peer support.

Raleigh's Veterans Day starts with freezing temperatures and a National Weather Service warning, but sunnier skies and 48°F are expected later. Fire risk is also raised due to dry, windy conditions.

Raleigh Water to launch new customer portal on Nov 12, requiring autopay users to re-enroll; service blackout from Nov 7-11. Support available at events and online.

Wake County will see road improvements as the N.C. Department of Transportation grants Blythe Construction a $4.4 million contract for over 11 miles of roadway.

North Carolina's OSH Advisory Council, led by Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, will meet on November 17 to discuss workplace safety at the NCDOL Office in Raleigh.

Raleigh's leaf collection season starts on November 12, offering mulching advice, scheduled leaf pickups, and free yard waste bags to residents for handling fallen leaves.

Wake County hosts an adoption fair to find forever homes for children in need, focusing on teens awaiting adoption, and invites prospective parents to connect and learn about the process.

Raleigh Water's billing system will be offline from Nov. 7-11 for a portal upgrade, affecting payment and service processes; emergency services will continue. Late fees and disconnections are suspended temporarily.

A fire in downtown Goldsboro resulted in one death and a firefighter injured; crews tackled the blaze late Saturday night. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A man's body was found near railroad tracks on Clinton Road in the Vander community, east of Fayetteville. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death.

Officer Roger Smith was shot and killed on duty at WakeMed Garner; suspect Benji Martin Jr. is charged with murder. The community mourns Smith's dedicated service and legacy.

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for central North Carolina from 8 PM to 9 AM, advising protection for plants and pipes; flurries expected, with a brief cold snap followed by warmer, sunny days.