Capital Boulevard/US 1 has reopened after downed power lines caused by strong winds forced it to close, disrupting traffic and requiring repairs by Duke Energy crews.

Wake Forest earned its 12th GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025-26 budget, reflecting a commitment to transparent and effective fiscal strategy.

North Carolina's Labor Commissioner, Luke Farley, has established a Heat Stress Advisory Council to address workplace safety in high temperatures, featuring members from various sectors and focusing on enhancing heat-related safety regulations.

Wake Forest announces town office closures for Veterans Day, but confirms essential services like waste collection will continue. Yard waste teams will adapt schedules, transit will run normally, and town operations resume Nov. 12.

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.