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.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina approved a budget bill and a property rights bill but vetoed a school choice bill, highlighting his commitment to the state's priorities.

Durham County won seven NACo awards and placed in the top 10 of the Digital Counties Survey for innovative local government approaches and technology use.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein approved a stopgap "mini budget" including $600 million for Medicaid, which still falls $319 million short of the needed amount, risking service and provider rate cuts.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein joins the "Do Your Part" initiative to support military families, emphasizing community support for their unique needs to enhance well-being and sustain military readiness.