Wake County Public Libraries offer a virtual "Home for the Holidays" series with events covering holiday organization, cooking, baking, and historical celebrations. Registration is required.

Wake County sees record early voting turnout, with over 850,000 voter registrations managed. The county provides tools to manage wait times and offers curbside voting, absentee voting until October 29, and guidance for voters without ID.

Nearly 50 people attended a Moth Night in Durham County to contribute to science and document local moth species, recording 100+ species, including five new to the area.

Durham County will close county offices for Veterans Day 2024, including public health and libraries, with emergency services available and normal operations resuming the next day.

Chatham County Public Libraries launched its third annual Teen Writing Contest for grades 6-12 students, offering prizes and inviting submissions of original work up to 3,000 words, with a deadline of December 1, 2024.

Raleigh is enhancing Method Community Park with new amenities, including a splash pad. An open house on Nov. 9 will reveal the plans, emphasizing the importance of community input.

A shooting near Cary High School resulted in one teen injured and another arrested; it was not a random incident. Schools were on lockdown but are now open with increased security. Police are investigating, aided by a video of a fight.

Wake County Public Libraries offers Halloween events for all ages, including storytime, crafts, and educational sessions, with registration details available on their website.

Governor Roy Cooper visited the NC State Fair, showing support for communities hit by Hurricane Helene and unveiled a $3.9 billion recovery investment.

North Carolina received a $105 million federal grant to improve its rail systems, with a total project budget of $170 million. Benefits include economic, safety, and environmental improvements.

A man died after a shooting in Durham, the city's fourth recent shooting and second fatal incident. Police have not released the victim's identity and are investigating. Durham has seen a decrease in fatal shootings compared to previous years.

Sammy Heaton has been appointed as the new warden of Brown Creek Correctional Institution in North Carolina, bringing over 25 years of experience to the role.

North Carolina extends the application period for D-SNAP in five counties affected by Hurricane Helene, offering further aid to those who suffered losses.