Fayetteville man, Courtney Matthews, was sentenced to 40 years for running a large drug trafficking operation distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, along with charges for money laundering and firearm possession.

Raleigh City Council restructures boards, merging the Historic Cemeteries with the Historical Resources Board and repositioning the Fair Housing Board for active policy guidance.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina issued Executive Order 21 to reestablish the Office of Violence Prevention and create the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force to address gang violence.

A New Hanover County restaurant owner pleaded guilty to tax embezzlement, misusing nearly $80,000 in sales taxes, and received a suspended sentence with probation conditions.

Amtrak travelers at Raleigh's Union Station to get reduced parking fees thanks to a subsidy, slashing the daily rate from $18 to $8, funded by a $3.1 million grant.

Raleigh families can attend a Back-to-School Bash at Moore Square featuring educational activities, crafts, games, and food trucks, aiming to create a blend of learning and fun before school starts.

Raleigh's forecast includes early morning fog, then partly sunny skies with highs up to 87°F, gentle northeast winds, and a nighttime dip to 72°F. The week ahead will have sun, clouds, and potential weekend showers.

Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh is holding an artist talk on September 18, featuring insights from creators of the "Wandering Between Worlds" exhibit. The event is free to the public.

North Carolina introduced a Mobile Opioid Treatment Program to increase access to opioid addiction treatments, with support from First Lady Anna Stein and health officials. The mobile unit extends services to rural areas, with more units planned.

Worthdale Community Center offers weekly free card game sessions for seniors every Wednesday, welcoming both beginners and experienced players to socialize and play games like Poker and Bridge.

Raleigh City Museum hosts Indie Rewind on September 5, celebrating the 2010s local indie music scene, free for those 18+, highlighting the cultural impact of indie artists.

Wake Forest invites residents to apply for vacancies on Town advisory boards, with applications due by September 30. Positions are open on several boards including Historic Preservation Commission, with appointments to be announced on October 21.

NCDHHS is launching an Epic-powered electronic health records system to improve patient data handling across 13 facilities, with a ceremonial event at Cherry Hospital.