A heat advisory is in effect in central North Carolina until this evening, with heat indexes up to 108 and risks of thunderstorms and isolated flooding.

Former undercover FBI agent Tamer Elnoury will speak about his infiltration of Al Qaeda at Wake Forest's Renaissance Centre on September 11 in two separate sessions for first responders and the general public.

Carrboro offers a free Stormwater Site Assessment program to aid residents in managing stormwater, including personalized expert advice and solutions like rain gardens and rainwater catchments.

NC Treasurer Briner praised the General Assembly for allocating funds to address a $500 million deficit in the State Health Plan and fully funding the pension plan.

Rachel Hunt joins NLGA's Aerospace Committee, focusing on policy-making in the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.

NC Governor Stein calls for a state budget to address teachers' pay, law enforcement recruitment, and Medicaid needs, emphasizing the urgent requirement for legislative action.

North Carolina's legislature overrode Governor Cooper's veto on House Bill 549, which aims to enhance the State Auditor's independence and power. State Auditor Boliek supported the move, emphasizing the importance of the office's autonomy.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Century Award to Robinson and Stith in New Bern for their 100+ years of service in the insurance industry.

A man was arrested in Raleigh after a standoff with police, where a SWAT team negotiated with him after he threatened others with a knife and barricaded himself inside a house. No injuries were reported.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services partners with Talkspace to provide free virtual mental health services to justice-impacted teens aged 13 to 17.

Moore Square in Raleigh is hosting free First Friday Market and Movie nights through November, featuring a mix of classic and new films, food trucks, live music, and a local artisans’ market.

The North Carolina Department of Labor celebrates the Boiler Safety Bureau's 90th anniversary, noting a significant drop in boiler-related fatalities.

The Raleigh Police Department hosted Raleigh Hoops Night, a community engagement event aimed at fostering relations between local youth and law enforcement through basketball.