A Sylva man, Noah Saunier, faces insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing fake crash claims on his Audi to multiple insurers, as announced by N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

Governor Stein enacts two bills into law, affecting license renewals and infrastructure, while a third becomes law without his signature, amidst environmental concerns.

North Carolina's DMV is now allowing certified private driver education schools to conduct road tests for teen drivers, potentially reducing wait times at DMV offices.

North Carolina prepares for potential furloughs of about 200 state employees due to a federal government shutdown. Resources are offered to affected workers, including health coverage and assistance programs.

The North Carolina OSA reports a 40% decrease in armed security for CATS despite an increased contract value, amid concerns over safety and inclusion policies.

The Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Wake Forest featuring vintage comics, toys, and collectibles. Open to the public on Nov. 1, the family-friendly event promises a vast range of pop culture memorabilia.

The Wake Forest Police Department reschedules its "Coffee with a Cop" event for Oct. 7, to foster community engagement and understanding at Dunkin Donuts.

Raleigh's forecast includes a partly sunny day with a high of 76 degrees and northeast winds up to 25 mph, becoming mostly clear at night with a low of 53 degrees.

NCDHHS released a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2026-2030 to reduce suicides and self-harm in North Carolina, focusing on high-risk populations and improving crisis response and prevention infrastructure.

The Five Points Center for Active Adults will host a free occupational therapy class on adaptive tools for daily tasks, open to adults over 18, on October 24.

Chatham County honored with 2024 Annual Safety Awards for its commitment to workplace safety, with multiple departments achieving gold awards for consecutive years.

A Raleigh woman won $200,000 from a $5 scratch-off ticket purchased at a local business, taking home $143,501 after taxes. Three top prizes are still available in the game.

Johnston County faced three school bus accidents in a day, with a collision involving an SUV, followed by another crash near a high school with no injuries, and one with a garbage truck, resulting in a severely damaged bus but no injuries.