NC Governor Josh Stein leads a delegation to Tokyo to strengthen ties with Japan, focusing on economic and cultural partnerships and showcasing NC's investment opportunities.

Leslie Henley named Judicial District Manager in Cumberland County, overseeing community supervision operations.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults offers affordable art classes in collage, watercolor painting, and open studio critiques, led by artist Adrienne Garnett. Classes are open to adults over 18.

Raleigh is bracing for a wet week, with rain and possible thunderstorms forecasted by NWS, alongside cool temperatures and gusty winds, although sunny conditions are expected by the weekend.

Wake Forest introduces a food waste composting program, using the CompostHere app to facilitate residents' participation and reduce landfill methane emissions.

RDDA awarded a $2,500 grant for façade improvements to a commercial building on Rogers Road in downtown Rolesville, enhancing local business aesthetics.

Wake Forest is preparing for its annual Diwali festival at Joyner Park on November 1, promising cultural performances, arts, and diverse food from noon to 3 p.m. with free entry.

The Five Points Center for Active Adults in Raleigh will host a Veterans Month Brunch on November 24, honoring veterans with food, cards, and gifts. Registration is required for the event.

Two women were shot at a large gathering near North Carolina Central University; the incident is under investigation, and the victims were not students.

NCDHHS introduced a loan repayment program for nurses in rural NC to address healthcare disparities, with support from a $50 million fund by the state assembly.

The Raleigh Police Department has adjusted the operating hours of local district desks to Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, excluding the downtown district which is 24/7. Emergency services remain unchanged.

The Carrboro Town Council has designated November 4-12 to honor veterans, supporting Operation Green Light to raise awareness of their post-service challenges. Town Hall will be lit in green, and locals are encouraged to join in showing support.

A 14-year-old boy was killed in a bike accident involving drunk-driving teen Ashton Rahlfs in Holly Springs, spurring school support for grieving students.