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.

Daniel Wayne Locklear, a convict, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for shooting an off-duty Dunn Police Officer and violating federal release terms.

The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to North Carolina residents and businesses affected by Tropical Depression Chantal, with financial support available in several counties.

Chapel Hill's historic eatery Mama Dip's Kitchen has closed after nearly 50 years, with plans for the brand's future. Founder Mildred Cotton Council's legacy lives on despite the physical closure.