Durham County's Innovate Durham Cohort, in partnership with Forward Cities, aims to transform the area into a haven for entrepreneurial innovation, fostering growth through a four-month public sector collaboration.

Durham residents are invited to help select 75 key projects out of 150 aimed at improving non-motorized transportation, following an initial consultation where nearly 2,000 shared input on enhancing walking and biking routes.

Dunn Police Chief Cary Jackson is on paid leave; Major Nicholas Simmons serves as acting chief. Reasons for leave not disclosed; city officials assure adherence to laws and policies.

North Carolina partners with AI for Equity to enhance AI literacy in schools, becoming the first state to implement a statewide AI education program, with an optional sign-up for schools to track AI use and support needs.

The NCDHHS will host an event on October 1, discussing culture, identity, and mental health in Hispanic and Latino communities, requiring registration to attend.

Hundreds protest at Duke University, urging it to invest more in Durham, including raising wages to $25/hour, building affordable housing, and enhancing local infrastructure and schools.

One year post-Hurricane Helene, all 18 DNCR sites in western North Carolina have reopened, following extensive repairs to parks, trails, and historical sites.

NC Governor Josh Stein calls on the General Assembly to reverse Medicaid funding cuts, warning of a health crisis and potential increase in ER visits.

Chapel Hill Police Department has moved into a new, state-of-the-art headquarters, focusing on officer wellness and community relations, leaving behind their old problematic building.

A newborn discovered in a trash can has resulted in serious charges against a Lee County woman. Authorities say Mishayla Elisabeth Iles, 29, of Sanford, NC, was arrested after being released from medical care and is charged with attempted first-degree murder and concealing the birth of a child. The infant remains hospitalized in stable condition as the investigation continues.

Chatham Community Library is hosting a Veterans Coffee Break on September 30 to support local veterans with resources, benefits information, and camaraderie.

Wake Forest is planning a new skate park and pump track, with a public meeting scheduled for September 30 to solicit community input on the project's design and facilities, which will also include basketball and fitness courts.

The National Weather Service forecasts wet and potentially hazardous weather for Raleigh, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a risk of flooding.