The Five Points Center for Active Adults in Raleigh offers a 3-month Microsoft Excel training program starting September 9th, covering all skill levels and exam prep.

Raleigh Parks introduced a new mobile pump track at Forest Ridge Park, enhancing outdoor recreation with a modular design that caters to cyclists of all skill levels and can relocate for varied community use.

Wake Forest plans a flag-raising ceremony to honor U.S. Army veteran brothers James and Joseph Davis, continuing a tradition of memorializing the town's service members.

Raleigh City Council approves a $28.6 million bid for a Bus Rapid Transit project to enhance public transportation along the New Bern Avenue corridor.

USDA releases new free and reduced-price meal guidelines for North Carolina schools for the 2025-2026 year to address nutrition inequity and improve student outcomes.

Charlotte's Spectrum Center, home to the NBA's Hornets, is set for over $475 million in upgrades and other city infrastructure improvements as approved by the LGC.

North Carolina officials, led by Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, are raising awareness about the dangers of hot cars, emphasizing safety ahead of Independence Day amidst higher summer temperatures.

Raleigh's National Weather Service forecasts typical summer conditions with highs near 93°F on Independence Day, and chances of nightly thunderstorms and varying precipitation in the following days.

Deborah Patrick filed a lawsuit against St. Louis, alleging the city's negligence with a decaying tree and failure to activate tornado sirens led to her father's death during a tornado. She seeks damages starting at $25,000.

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek criticized Governor Stein's veto of House Bill 549, which Boliek believes is essential for the State Auditor's autonomy and transparency in overseeing IT systems for audits.

North Carolina increases safety violation fines up to $165,514 as of July 1, 2025, with penalties indexed to inflation, to deter workplace safety noncompliance.

Governor Stein signs 7 bills and vetoes 3, citing concerns over energy costs, privacy risks, and educational governance.

Marina Kelly, Raleigh's CISO, was honored in the CISOs Connect 2025 A100 list for her leadership and innovation in cybersecurity, marking her second consecutive year receiving this recognition.