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.

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.