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.

The Drakeford Library is installing 155 solar panels (75-kW array) to reduce energy costs and its carbon footprint, supported by an Orange County grant, aligning with Carrboro's climate goals.

Raleigh Police and the John Wall Family Foundation hosted the 2025 Family Reunion event, giving school supplies to K–12 students to prep for the academic year.

NCDIT earned the National Procurement Institute's excellence award for outstanding IT procurement practices, marking its commitment to innovation and efficiency.

The Chatham County Board of Elections has launched an improved website for better voter engagement and accessibility, with a focus on user-friendly navigation and information accessibility.