The Triangle Expressway extension in North Carolina was recognized for its use of innovative technology and is competing for national honors in the America's Transportation Awards.

Raleigh man sentenced to 25 years for distributing child sexual abuse material via KIK, with law enforcement finding over 20,000 instances at his home.

Non-profit Dementia Capable Cares is hosting free educational sessions on dementia support at the Five Points for Active Adults in Raleigh, on Aug. 18 and Sept. 23.

Durham BOCC announces its meeting on August 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., welcoming the public for live attendance and reminding of health protocols. It'll broadcast online and on local channels, with options for later viewing.

Foggy and humid morning in Raleigh with low visibility and a chance of rain and thunderstorms later in the day; temperatures to remain comfortable with a similar pattern through the week.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges awareness for child safety as North Carolina students return to school, highlighting the importance of bus safety due to high bus traffic and recent fatalities.

Wake County opens applications for its Career in a Year Fire Academy, offering paid training and certifications for aspiring firefighters, with an application deadline of August 29.

Raleigh hosts a free document preservation workshop for residents interested in family history, scheduled for September 9 at the Five Points Center for Active Adults.

Durham County offers grants for Tropical Depression Chantal recovery, including housing, medical, and funeral costs, at a Milton Road DRC, with an August 30 closure date. Assistance is available through the North Carolina Emergency Management.

The DAVE Act in North Carolina, aimed at enhancing government accountability and efficiency, has become law, backed by State Auditor Dave Boliek's commitment to a data-driven approach for fiscal oversight.

Raleigh officials remind residents to keep water meters and fire hydrants free of obstruction for safety and utility access, enforcing a three-foot clearance rule with a potential $500 fine for non-compliance.

Chatham County, NC, received two grants for trail development under the Great Trails State Program to improve the Haw River State Trail and study a potential Deep River State Trail.

NCDOT's Transportation Planning Division and local organizations were awarded by NADO for their Comprehensive Transportation Plans for western N.C. regions.