Raleigh calls for volunteers to help with festive season events, emphasizing community engagement and the opportunity for personal connections through service.

Taxpayers in Raleigh must submit extended income tax returns by October 15, with the NCDOR emphasizing the importance for state funding and public services.

North Carolina's OSHR launched Workday to streamline HR processes and reduce state government vacancies. The system aims to improve the recruitment experience and automate tasks for HR teams.

The Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour in Raleigh offers educational tours to explore local history and architecture on November 23, with tickets at $12.

Three E.E. Smith High School students died in a car crash in Fayetteville, with another critically injured. The community and school are providing support.

Durham is hosting an open house to discuss proposed 2-way traffic designs for Roxboro and Mangum streets. Residents can view the plans and provide feedback on October 21.

North Carolina partners with 25 universities to enhance its social work sector through a new five-year Public Service Leadership Program, aiming to improve training and awareness for future and current social workers.

Abbotts Creek Park is hosting a Halloween event with a "howling" competition for kids 0-6 on October 23, with games and activities from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required.

Durham has centralized its community engagement in one department to improve coordination and effectiveness of outreach efforts, addressing past fragmentation issues.

Durham County's health department will conduct targeted mosquito sprays on October 15-16 to combat West Nile virus, particularly in and around Trinity Park, following virus detections.

NCDHHS reported the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 season in NC, urging vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to prevent more severe cases.

Raleigh anticipates a sunny week with clear skies, according to the National Weather Service, including daytime highs around 71 degrees and cooler evenings near 50 degrees.

Polls closed for Durham's 2025 Municipal Primary; only city residents voted for City Council, others in unincorporated areas ineligible. Precincts opened 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; voter ID was required.