A Dense Fog Advisory was issued in Raleigh, NC by the National Weather Service, warning of low visibility. The advisory lasts until 9 AM, with a high of 93°F expected later.

A bridge in Wake County was named after the late Deputy Ned P. Byrd to honor his service after his line-of-duty death.

Raleigh's utility payment system will be down for updates from August 21-24, affecting online and phone payments.

Wake Forest's 2025 Road Resurfacing Project advances with milling and paving starting on several streets, including South Allen Road, beginning the week of August 18.

Wake County has launched a $5 million Housing Opportunity Fund to aid developers in creating affordable housing, aiming to distribute housing throughout communities.

Charlotte's CONNECT Centralina project, with N.C. Department of Transportation support, wins the 2025 NADO Impact Award for its Transportation Demand Management plan aimed at reducing solo driving and promoting alternatives.

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt visited Providence Preparatory in Charlotte, emphasizing child care's role in North Carolina's future during her Future-Ready Child Care Tour.

The NWS issued a fog advisory for central North Carolina, including Raleigh, with reduced visibility. Conditions are expected to clear with sunny skies and high temperatures forecasted.

Wake County is offering $7 million through a grant program to local nonprofits for capital projects that address community needs and enhance service delivery.

North Carolina State Health Plan's Board of Trustees has finalized premium increases for active members and a cost decrease for those with family coverage, addressing a $507 million deficit and changing to a salary-based premium model for 2026.

North Carolina seeks a new operator for the Robbinsville license plate agency. Current operators' contract expires in 2026. Applications are email-only, due by August 28.

The Wake County Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees through the end of August as part of its "Clear the Shelter" campaign. With more than 500 animals in its care, the shelter urges residents to adopt, foster, or donate.

Wake County launched a $5 million Housing Opportunity Fund to provide loans to developers for affordable housing projects, aiming to create homes for all income levels countywide.