The president of Tobacco Road Sports Cafés in North Carolina pled guilty to embezzling over $1.7 million in sales tax and received a suspended sentence.

Chatham County extends the candidate filing period for the 2025 municipal elections, allowing extra time to file for local offices including Goldston Commissioner and Sanitary District board.

Raleigh's Method Road Community Center is offering a new Beginner English Class for adults to aid in English literacy, with engaging activities and no prior knowledge required.

Governor Josh Stein tours the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility in Charlotte, supports apprenticeship programs, and emphasizes non-traditional education paths for a stronger workforce in North Carolina.

Dementia Capable Cares will host a free dementia support training session on Aug. 18 at Five Points for Active Adults center in Raleigh to educate the community.

Former assisted living executive Charles Gross pled guilty to state tax embezzlement and received both an active and suspended sentence plus probation and restitution orders.

North Carolina invested $2.6 million in Eastern trail projects through the Great Trails State Program, aiming to enhance tourism, quality of life, and the economy.

Patrice Y. Toney concluded a significant first year as Carrboro's Town Manager, focusing on equity, sustainability, and operational efficiency, earning national recognition for her leadership.

NWS Raleigh warns of an impending heatwave in central North Carolina, with temperatures expected to reach the low 90s and potentially the triple digits soon.

A FedEx truck crashed and caught fire off I-540 near Knightdale, causing road closures and a complex recovery operation. The injured driver was hospitalized; the cause is under investigation.

A Raleigh police officer riding a motorcycle was injured in a collision with a van. Road closures and an investigation followed. The officer is in stable condition.

Two individuals have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a juvenile in Wake County, with charges including murder and conspiracy to sell and deliver a controlled substance.

NC Governor Josh Stein pledges $204 million to enhance water systems in 27 counties, benefiting 48 projects for better drinking water and wastewater management.