Chatham County is set to host its 16th Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival on October 25, featuring free family-friendly activities, including costume events and trunk decorating.

NCDHHS hosts a fireside chat and tele-town hall to discuss Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, covering eligibility, community health impact, and application methods.

Raleigh prepares to unveil a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker in honor of Sam Ragan, the state's "literary godfather," at Berea Branch Library.

Grants from the Catawba Nation Foundation aid the NC American Indian Heritage Commission and the NC Museum of History in expanding an oral history project and promoting American Indian cultural events.

Raleigh's weather forecast predicts sunny days with temperatures rising to the 90s, a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the week, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook warning of severe storms and flash flooding risks.

Pedestrian killed by a car on SW Maynard Road in Cary during morning hours; driver cooperates with police on scene.

Brian Edwards, a detention officer, was fired for concerning social media posts, violating Orange County Sheriff's Office conduct and social media policies.

Gov. Stein launches a $50 million grant program to help local governments and tribes in North Carolina rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Wake County is probing a house fire caused by an explosion; the ATF is assisting. No injuries were reported, and local support is evident. The cause remains unknown.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest for students to illustrate the theme "Fly to Save Lives."

A 16-year-old died and two other teens were injured in a car accident in Apex. The driver, 17, without a valid license, hit a culvert, causing the car to overturn.

The Wren Memorial Library in Chatham County is hosting a series of free October events, including craft meet-ups, a pancake decorating event, a book sale, kids' cooking classes, a carnivorous plant class, and a Halloween Fest.

A house explosion and fire in Wake County near Wendell prompted a joint investigation by local and federal authorities; the cause remains under investigation.