Chatham County announces its 15th annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival for October 19, 2024, featuring family-friendly Halloween activities and trunk-or-treating.

Chatham County plans its Recovery Celebration 5K & Kids Fun Run event on September 28, 2024, to honor individuals overcoming substance abuse and promote understanding of mental health issues.

NC State University reports multiple vehicle break-ins on its Raleigh campus, with incidents at the StateView Hotel, Greek Village, and Lee Lot. Despite the break-ins, no thefts were reported. Students express concern, and campus police investigate.

Wake County schools face a $200M+ HVAC issue, with a total maintenance backlog of $640M. The district prioritizes keeping schools open while grappling with funding for repairs vs. new construction.

A Wake County man faces charges including statutory rape and kidnapping of a 3-year-old girl after a joint investigation by local authorities and the FBI.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for parts of central NC, including Raleigh, with ongoing heavy rainfall and hazardous road conditions expected. A Flood Watch is also in effect.

Durham Planning Academy offers a free urban planning course to educate residents on city development and encourage civic engagement. Applications are open until October 11.

The NCFST is partnering with Ripe for Revival to relaunch a mobile grocery offering nutritious options in Wake Forest, NC, with a pay-what-you-can model.

A two-vehicle crash caused major delays on the Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass, but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic has resumed following the incident.

Wake Forest is hosting its Second Annual Mental Wellness Fair on Sept. 28, offering activities and resources for all ages on mental health topics at the Renaissance Centre.

Raleigh introduces a Holiday Special Events Leaf Collection program to keep streets clean for the 2024-25 season, with specific criteria for neighborhoods to qualify for the service. Details are available on the city's website.

Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh offers a variety of art classes for different age groups, including pottery for kids, drawing for teens, metalsmithing for adults, and a creative empowerment course for women.

The National Weather Service warns central North Carolina of severe storms, heavy rain, and increased humidity, with potential thunderstorms and significant rainfall accumulation anticipated.