JD Sports is opening its first Raleigh store at Crabtree Valley Mall as the center undergoes a $60M refresh.

Ralliant’s $1.4B goodwill write‑down tied to EA Elektro‑Automatik triggered a roughly 32% stock drop and a wave of investor probes from national law firms.

The Town of Garner introduces LaunchGARNER, a mentorship and sponsorship program to support local entrepreneurs, encouraging contributions from residents.

Raleigh Water to launch new customer portal on Nov 12, requiring autopay users to re-enroll; service blackout from Nov 7-11. Support available at events and online.

Raleigh Water's billing system will be offline from Nov. 7-11 for a portal upgrade, affecting payment and service processes; emergency services will continue. Late fees and disconnections are suspended temporarily.

Chatham County Public Libraries and Hoops Pizzeria's "Pizza for Pages" program rewards students with free pizza for meeting reading goals until June 10, 2026.

Wake Forest's HRC is now accepting applications for the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo, to be held at the Renaissance Centre, focusing on diversity in entrepreneurship.

NCDHHS introduced a loan repayment program for nurses in rural NC to address healthcare disparities, with support from a $50 million fund by the state assembly.

Garner's Police Department recruitment video won third place at the 3CMA Awards, highlighting their creative approach to attracting new officers and showcasing community involvement.

Three E.E. Smith High School students died in a car crash in Fayetteville, with another critically injured. The community and school are providing support.

Raleigh Water reports the city's water meets EPA lead and copper standards, with testing showing levels below the action thresholds. Residents can request free lead testing.

The NCDHHS, UNC, and UCSF have launched a Juul Labs document repository to reveal the company's marketing strategies targeting youth, funded by a litigation settlement.

The Wake County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a car chase ended with a crash into Wake Forest Reservoir. The pursuit began when he failed to stop for a deputy. Charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.