Chatham Community Library hosts a pest management class for gardeners on April 17, offering strategies for vegetable gardens with minimal chemical use.

Wake Forest FD will conduct live fire training on Wait Avenue this Saturday, potentially causing smoke in the area. Residents are advised to close windows.

Chatham County invites residents to apply to join the Housing Authority Board to help shape local housing programs. Applications are due by May 1, 2025.

Wake Forest is reactivating the drinking fountains in its parks on April 11, following their winter shut-down to protect the pipes from freezing. This is part of routine seasonal maintenance to ensure clean and functional amenities for the community.

NCDHHS commits $6.5 million to improve alternatives to incarceration and support services, including housing and employment, for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Brett Altman rejoins North Carolina OSBM as ASBO for Budget Development, bringing extensive fiscal and policy experience to the state's budget strategy.

The NCDHHS in North Carolina is promoting its "Fight the Bite" campaign to protect against ticks and mosquitoes amid rising vector-borne diseases, encouraging protective measures and a poster contest for students.

Powell Drive Park organizes a "Halfway to Halloween" celebration on May 10 with activities for different age groups, featuring games, scares, and costumes, for a $10 cover charge.

Wake County emphasizes safety as pool season begins, addressing concerns over the annual drowning incidents, with efforts to promote water safety and reduce fatalities, especially among children.

North Carolina honors educator Nathan C. Newbold with a historical marker for his advocacy for Black education during segregation, commemorating his work with Rosenwald Schools and racial cooperation.

The Raleigh NWS forecasts wet conditions and potential thunderstorms in central North Carolina, with fluctuating precipitation and temperatures over the coming days.

A police chase following a vehicle theft and smoke shop robbery in Clayton ended in a crash at a Knightdale apartment complex; one juvenile was arrested, three suspects are at large.

NCDHHS in North Carolina ramps up its "Fight the Bite" campaign during Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month, including a K-12 student poster contest for disease prevention education.