Raleigh celebrates July 4th at the State Capitol with free activities including live music, a naturalization ceremony, and children's fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Raleigh is switching to eScribe from BoardDocs on July 1 for City Council meeting materials, aiming to improve functionality and offer a streamlined experience, with plans to eventually include all city boards and committees.

The NWS predicts mixed weather for Raleigh with sun, storms, and high temperatures, including severe weather risks and rain chances throughout the week.

A person was shot and killed in Fayetteville on Friday afternoon; the victim and shooter reportedly knew each other. Police are investigating the incident.

Raleigh designates July as Park and Recreation Month, celebrating these spaces and the professionals behind them, with events to promote health and community.

A fatal two-vehicle crash in Fayetteville claimed two lives and critically injured two others, possibly due to excessive speed. Cedar Creek Road was closed for investigation.

Raleigh held its 2025 Fair Housing Conference, focusing on equal housing opportunities and featuring keynote speaker Lorena Dionne McDowell. The event stressed the importance of continued fair housing efforts.

Raleigh seeks public feedback on transportation safety and accessibility, with surveys focused on pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure improvements and community involvement.

NC DOT announces temporary closure of Exit 55 on Toll N.C. 540 Eastbound for paving operations from Friday night to Saturday afternoon, with detours suggested.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signed 10 new laws to support various state sectors, including child welfare, education for military, and disaster recovery.

Raleigh Police Department launches the "Safety Snapshot for Raleigh Businesses" campaign to provide safety tips to downtown businesses amidst increasing activity.

The North Carolina Assembly passed the "MEGA" Act to address elevator safety and backlog issues, as supported by Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, and funded by user fees, not taxes.

The North Carolina State Health Plan faces projected net losses escalating to nearly $1 billion by 2027, per a performance audit validating prior financial challenges.