Due to West Nile virus in Durham County, health officials plan to conduct ULV mosquito control spraying on October 6 and 7 in specified neighborhoods.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections is conducting an audit of the October municipal elections by randomly selecting precincts and ballots for a hand count to ensure accurate machine-tabulated results, with the process open for public viewing.

North Carolina's State Treasurer announced a new agreement with CVS Caremark ensuring affordable prescription drugs for over 750,000 state employees and dependents.

North Carolina will stop requiring prescriptions for COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies, aligning with CDC recommendations to ease access and maintain vaccination rates.

Charlotte's $200 million bond approval by the LGC funds street and neighborhood improvements, with similar projects for infrastructure and community services underway throughout North Carolina.

Raleigh City Council approves a "Sip n' Stroll" district at Seaboard Station starting November 14, allowing alcohol consumption within set boundaries from 10 am to 10 pm daily.

Garner, NC council hosts a public hearing on October 21, discussing Zoning Text Amendment #ZTA-24-001 for residential and mixed-use development changes.

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.

Raleigh City Council approved issuing bonds for the Moore Square Apartments, adding 160 affordable units downtown, funded by $31.7 million in bonds repaid by rent revenue.

Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan to improve public transportation using BRT, with dedicated lanes and quicker service, funded by local sales tax. Public feedback is sought via surveys and events.

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.

North Carolina ranks second in the nation for workplace safety, as per a WalletHub study, with the state's Department of Labor focused on further improving safety standards.

Raleigh's weather today includes showers and thunderstorms, diminishing after 2pm with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 54 degrees tonight. Expect sunny weather and highs in the 70s through the weekend, with mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies.