A $1.2 million project initiated by the N.C. Department of Transportation will upgrade a Cumberland County intersection to improve traffic flow and safety.

Wake Forest is preparing for a two-day Juneteenth celebration starting Friday, with events such as a community gathering, parade, educational walk, and free festivities.

Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the design for Lake Myra County Park, promising a new recreational and educational green space by 2027, funded by a 2018 bond.

Raleighnc.gov advises caution when engaging in river activities, especially in the Neuse River, due to hidden currents and sudden drops. Safety tips emphasize awareness of fast waters and underwater obstacles.

Raleigh Parks is giving away free native plants to support local pollinators like bees and butterflies. Residents can pick them up at designated parks on a first-come basis, promoting pollinator-friendly habitats.

The Raleigh Water Communications team attended the NACWA Strategic Communications H2O Workshop in Detroit to learn and share public water communication strategies.

The NWS predicts a heatwave in North Carolina with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and a heat index up to 103, advising residents of potential severe thunderstorms.

Gunfire in Rolesville led to one arrest and a temporary lockdown at Rolesville Middle School. Witnesses reported a high-speed chase and shots exchanged. The situation was resolved and the lockdown lifted later in the day.

Governors Josh Stein and Henry McMaster are requesting the Trump administration to uphold a drilling moratorium to protect the Carolina coasts' economies and ecosystems. They emphasize the areas' value and bipartisan opposition to offshore drilling.

North Carolina's DST released a second round of interest-free loans to aid Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina, with $34.4 million earmarked for local governments.

The Durham Police invite public comments through a new online portal, aiming to enhance service in line with CALEA standards, not for investigations or complaints.

Dementia Capable Cares offers a free training session on dementia support at Five Points for Active Adults on July 23, highlighting community resources for this growing issue.

Chloe Vazquez, 25, is missing and endangered in Durham, NC. Police describe her as a white female, 5'2", 130 pounds, last seen at a bus stop near NC 55 Highway. Public assistance is requested.