The Raleigh Police Department is hosting a hiring event on October 11 to recruit new officers, offering attendees the chance to learn about career paths and take a fitness test.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation department held an event called 'All About Fossils' to educate on the significance and origins of fossils, especially those found in North Carolina, and allowed participants to create their own fossil replicas.

The NWS forecasts a mix of sun and possible severe weather for Raleigh, with chances of showers and thunderstorms increasing after Thursday, and a warning for isolated severe storms.

The Raleigh Fire Department has designated the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home" for Fire Prevention Week, focusing on the safe handling of these batteries.

Wake County celebrates Noelle Spence during Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week, highlighting her rise from Environmental Consultant in 2021 to Environmental Health Manager in 2022.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults offers "Still Life" art workshops in October, focusing on infusing energy into still life compositions.

In Durham, a dog was shot during a robbery; one suspect is in custody and charged with various crimes, including animal cruelty. No human injuries were reported.

The City of Raleigh's Lake Lynn Community Center is hosting a Trunk-Or-Treat Halloween event, encouraging families to collect candy and decorate cars. Pre-event registration is recommended.

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.