Wag without wallets: Free dog and cat adoptions in October
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center is inviting the community to take part in Empty the Shelters, a nationwide adoption event that helps pets find loving homes through waived or reduced fees. From October 1–15, 2025, the ARC will offer free adoptions for all...
Sheriff’s strike force arrests four during operations in Green Level
A strike force at the local sheriff’s office has amassed several “collars” over the past week, including two that stem from a multi-agency drug raid in Green Level. According to the office of Alamance County’s sheriff, members of the sheriff’s own strike force conducted this unannounced search on Thursday in tandem...
Camp counselor for CJF America finally gets a paycheck as others wait and wonder
After weeks of promises, at least one employee of CJF American received a paycheck.
WRAL-TV Fights to Succeed in a New Media World
Posted above the double-door entryway to WRAL-TV’s Raleigh headquarters is a quote from founder A.J. Fletcher: “To inform the public without bias or favor is this station’s highest duty.”. Behind those doors is a warren of conference rooms, studios, control rooms, and a large, open-plan newsroom. James...
Crowds Flock to North Carolina’s Can’t Miss Flea Market
You know that feeling when you spot a five-dollar lamp that looks exactly like your grandma’s from 1977? Right, that’s the electricity in the air at North Carolina’s best flea markets. You’re not just shopping; you’re treasure hunting (with snacks and zero judgment for side-eyeing someone else’s find).
To go international, RDU adds incentives
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is increasingly living up to the "international" part of its name since the pandemic — now servicing a record 15 international locations. Why it matters: A big influence behind that growth has been the N.C. General Assembly's decision to provide financial backing for two key...
Raleigh woman claims $200,000 scratch-off prize
A Raleigh woman plunked down $5 on a scratch-off ticket, and it paid off big-time.
Witches Night Out on the roof of The Durham Oct. 23
The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. No reservations are required. Dress in your best witchy attire, grab your crew, and get ready for an enchanting evening of femme...
Durham Crisis Response Center Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Events and Memorials
The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC), which has supported victims of domestic and sexual violence for more than 40 years, is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October with a series of events aimed at raising awareness and supporting survivors. According to a recent social media post from Durham...
Mic Drop Club Helps Women Speak Up
A new club helps local women build confidence, conquer stage fright and find their voice. Public speaking can make even the most confident person break into a serious sweat—but Raleigh women now have an outlet to flip the script. Mic Drop Club, a global org dedicated to helping women find their voices and step into...

















