Free "Yoga in the Park" event offered by Raleigh's Parks and Recreation at Moore Square, catering to all skill levels for adults over 18, focused on physical and mental well-being.

North Carolina ALE arrested eight individuals on over 100 felony charges for drug sales in Raleigh, seizing fentanyl, cocaine, meth, marijuana, cash, and firearms after a weeks-long probe into convenience store parking lot drug markets.

A shooting at Durham's Camden Pointe Apartments resulted in the deaths of Damien Tinsley and London Powers. Tinsley is identified as the suspect by police. The event is considered isolated, with no additional public threat.

The Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park offers free inflatables, food, crafts, and games, with free lunch boxes and water bottles for kids.

The Wake Forest Police Department's "Touch-A-Truck" fundraiser for Special Olympics NC is on Aug. 16 at The Factory, with vehicles on display and food for sale.

The Smithfield N.C. DMV office will close for maintenance on August 12-13, with services resuming August 14. Alternate locations will be available, and online services are encouraged.

North Carolina's Board of Elections opens a public comment period for reviewing the necessity of 38 administrative electoral rules, as part of a decennial evaluation mandated by state law.

The State Reentry Council Collaborative in North Carolina is meeting to discuss strategies for helping formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of thunderstorms and potential flooding in Raleigh, with low visibility due to fog and a marginal risk of excessive rainfall.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-95 near Benson; southbound lanes were temporarily closed. No charges filed; the crash is under investigation.

Town Manager Jodi Miller attended a leadership program at Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on public service skills, backed by the Garner Town Council.

The City of Durham, NC, is launching an initiative to provide free MiFi hotspots to eligible residents to address the digital divide, with deployment starting in September 2025.

Wake Forest has started a major road resurfacing project impacting over 60 streets, with construction including concrete work, milling, and paving scheduled during the week of August 11. Residents must move parked cars or face towing fees.