NCDOT adheres to transparency by presenting its financial status through the "Cash Watch Numbers" report, delayed due to a holiday but still providing detailed insights into the state's fiscal matters.

Mayor Foushee proclaims June as Small Cities Month, advocating for investment in infrastructure and community programs to enhance quality of life in small municipalities.

Raleigh's Gipson Play Plaza opening events were suspended due to lightning. The city advised evacuating or seeking shelter and will provide updates on rescheduling.

North Carolina launched a public safety campaign with the OSFM, Kidde, and State Farm to install free smoke alarms and educate on fire safety, supported by grants and donations of alarms and other safety equipment.

The NWS forecasts mixed weather with thunderstorms and high humidity for central North Carolina, with potential severe storms and heavy rainfall expected.

Raleigh's 7th Annual Mud Day Festival offers free muddy fun and environmental education on August 16, featuring a mud pit, local food trucks, and learning opportunities.

A motorcyclist died in a speed-related crash in Fayetteville near the Airborne & Special Operations Museum; the incident coincided with a separate car chase by state troopers.

Durham Housing Authority requests a $1.5 million loan from the city to manage over $2 million in debts, partly due to uncollected rent amid pandemic-related financial issues.

Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina reopens on June 27 after a nine-month closure due to storm damage. Visitors need advance reservations to access the main attraction.

NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai is set to visit western North Carolina to review recovery efforts and mental health resources following Hurricane Helene and spotlight the Healthy Opportunities Pilot program.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein promotes secure firearm storage to prevent child gun injuries and deaths, advocating for responsible gun handling and proposing a $2.3 million budget for safety initiatives.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina appeals to the Senate to oppose cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, citing the harm it would cause to residents and the state's economy.

Raleigh Water Industry Day brought together water sector experts to discuss water quality and treatment, and to honor those achieving environmental compliance.