Durham and Roxboro invite residents to share ideas on a new 26-mile trail through workshops and an online survey, aiming to enhance local transportation and community links.

The CDA is allocating $3 million in ARPA funds to eight affordable housing projects in St. Louis to accelerate development and use funds before the 2026 deadline.

Governor Josh Stein advises NC residents on summer preparedness, covering heat safety and hurricane readiness, including hydration, monitoring vulnerable groups, staying informed on the weather, and emergency kit preparation.

North Carolina introduces its first Mobile Opioid Treatment Program to increase access to OUD services, especially in rural areas, amidst a 25% surge in treatment demand.

NC's train service NC By Train reports a 4% ridership increase in early 2025, with over 355,000 passengers, bolstered by service enhancements and wide appeal.

Garner's Town Council members will interact with citizens during Leadership Garner Town Hall Day on August 14, aiming to improve communication with residents.

Officer Daniel Mills of the Raleigh Police Department became the first to earn the Level 4 ribbon in the OCTP for his expertise in knowledge, skill, and sparring.

North Carolina and Georgia are collaborating to create an AAM corridor for air taxis and drones between Charlotte and Atlanta, with potential expansion to include South Carolina.

Wake Forest Town Hall and other offices are closed on Labor Day, Sept. 1, with no trash/recycling collection. Services resume with a one-day delay, and yard waste collection starts at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Bulk pickups can be scheduled for Wednesday.

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.