Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell is on paid leave amid allegations of conflict of interest. Claudia Hager has stepped in, while the county remains silent on the details of Sowell's situation.

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.

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.

Raleigh's Animal Control Unit is hosting pet care clinics offering discounted rabies shots and free microchipping in September, following earlier May clinics.

Franklin County invests in infrastructure and leisure with two projects: Triangle North Franklin Business Park Phase II Road and phase one of Epsom Park, aiming for economic growth and community enhancement.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill increasing private school vouchers and mandating sheriff ICE cooperation.

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues his gubernatorial bid despite allegations of involvement with pornographic content and an extramarital affairs platform.

Raleigh is offering Impact Partner Grants of $15,000 to $20,000 for organizations helping underrepresented entrepreneurs with new initiatives. Applications are open until October 18.

Wake Forest maintains its AAA bond rating from the big three credit agencies for its upcoming $23.6 million bond sale, reflecting its strong fiscal health and policies.

Holly Springs wins the "Leading the Way Award" for exceptional service delivery, ranking in the top 10% in U.S. resident satisfaction surveys for quality services and perceived value from local taxes and fees.

The Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program received over $300K from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to support farmland conservation efforts.

Raleigh City Council commits $22.8 million to create 454 affordable housing units, including 160 in Moore Square and others at Maple Ridge and Strickland Apartments.