Carrboro's 10th annual Fiestas en la Calle celebrates Latin culture on August 24th with music, food, and dance.

Carrboro's Fire-Rescue Department achieved a Class 1 PPC rating, signaling superior fire protection and potential insurance savings starting October 1, 2025. Town leadership praised the department's excellence and dedication.

The North Carolina Department of Labor processed over 1,600 wage complaints, recovering $2.5 million for workers across 87 counties and 31 industries.

Halifax Park's Movie on the Lawn event is on September 26, offering an outdoor cinema experience with local vendors and food trucks. Attendees should bring seating and pre-register online or in-person.

Durham distributes 600 free MiFi hotspots to low-income residents with ARPA funding, aiming to strengthen internet access for education, jobs, and healthcare.

Raleigh's Pullen and Fred Fletcher Parks are hosting the free annual Summer Concert Series, featuring local artists every Sunday until September 21, with a mix of genres for all ages.

Raleigh Transportation Job Fair on Sept 12-13 offers various full-time and seasonal transportation sector jobs, with on-site applications and potential same-day interviews.

Raleigh faces hazardous weather with heavy rain and possible flash flooding, as a 70% chance of precipitation continues through the day, possibly impacting central North Carolina.

Wake County's SRO summit at Millbrook High School focuses on enhancing school safety through community policing, relationship building with students, and the introduction of new technologies like the RAVE Panic Button and Say Something apps.

Wake County schools tackle classroom cooling issues with temporary chillers and face a $200 million HVAC maintenance backlog as students advocate for energy-efficient technology.

A home health aide was charged with fraud and theft from an elderly client by the Durham County Sheriff's Office. Victoria Lowry is accused of cashing checks and stealing medication.

NCDOT is planning to upgrade East Ash Street to a four-lane highway, add roundabouts and a new traffic alignment. Public meeting set for August 19 at Greenwood Middle School.

The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program continues to help teens with career preparation, involving 175 participants this year in various work experiences and life skills training.