The Big Ideas Raleigh podcast episode discusses Raleigh's art scene, featuring local arts leaders discussing the impact of arts on the community and city growth.

The Wake Forest Police Department will hold a "Touch-A-Truck" event on August 16 to fundraise for Special Olympics NC, featuring various vehicles, food trucks, and t-shirt sales.

Raleigh's weather will be mostly pleasant, with clear skies and mild temperatures, but there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms towards the end of the weekend and into next week.

The Durham Police Department has named its Special Victims Unit as '2024 Unit of the Year,' praising their achievements in casework, community engagement, and interagency collaboration.

Terry McMillian Jr. pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 death of Home Depot employee Gary Rasor, receiving a reduced sentence of 97-129 months.

Paul Lawrence Rader was shot and arrested after a shootout with deputies in Chatham County during an attempted involuntary commitment service. No bystanders or officers were injured.

UNC is exploring selling naming rights for Kenan Stadium, seeking to balance new revenue opportunities with maintaining traditional values, enhancing fan experiences, and potentially adding game day activities like concerts and beer gardens.

Angela English Woody from Nebo is charged with insurance fraud for using her deceased mother's identity to obtain an auto insurance policy and file a fraudulent claim.

NC Auditor report finds Buncombe County Sheriff's Office failed to return $19,272 to over 900 inmates. Sheriff's Office addresses the issue, with reforms planned to prevent recurrence.

North Carolina awarded the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service to 20 individuals and two organizations for their community contributions.

NCDHHS launched an online map to help families find free vaccines for eligible children through the VFC program, aiming to ease access to immunizations.

Governor Josh Stein comments on NC's budget proposal, approving teacher pay raises but criticizing Senate's fiscal plan as potentially harmful due to reductions in essential services.

A woman died in a three-vehicle crash on Capital Boulevard/US 1 in Wake Forest Tuesday night; several others were injured, and the road was closed for investigation.