Charnay Hayden Padilla from Clayton, NC, faces charges for filing nearly $3,000 in false insurance claims related to event cancellations and attempting an additional $1,065.31 in fraud.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher plans to start major renovations and expansion in early 2026, including a new, large shark habitat. It will remain open for the rest of 2023.

Garner's new slip lane at White Oak roundabout is operational, aiming to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, with ongoing roadside work and future street lighting planned.

A fight on Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue led to one man being injured and another, Jesus Andres Castro, charged with assault. The incident has raised safety concerns in the nightlife area.

Chatham Community Library will host "Ukraine: A Volunteer’s Story" by Philip Semanchuk, detailing his experiences in war-torn Ukraine, with photos and a Q&A session on November 15.

Governor Stein and officials visited a North Carolina food bank, donating $3.34 million from the state, addressing the hunger crisis as federal SNAP benefits face delays.

Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill thanks veterans and mentions new council members, urges public engagement in local issues, and reports on an open house at the police department's new headquarters.

The Durham BOCC approved salary raises for officials, pledged to support food benefit services during a shutdown, funded environmental/community initiatives, honored DeWarren K. Langley, and sought feedback on a Transit Vision Plan.

The Raleigh area is experiencing pleasant weather with clear skies and temperatures rising to the low 60s to mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.

Wake Forest Police host "Coffee with a Cop" at a local coffee shop to improve community relations and encourage informal conversations between residents and officers.

Chatham Community Library offers free computer classes and drop-in tech support to improve digital literacy among Chatham County residents, with sessions available in November and December.

Carrboro hosts the Gallop & Gorge 8K run on Thanksgiving with road closures and a food drive for Interfaith Council Food Pantry, symbolizing community and charity.

The FDA has issued a recall for ByHeart Infant Formula after 13 botulism cases across ten states, with two specific lots identified for immediate recall.