Residents in the unincorporated parts of Durham County who need to dispose of broken or outdated electronic equipment are invited to an Electronics Recycling Drop Off event hosted by the Solid Waste Division of Durham County General Services. The event runs from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Northern Durham […]
Libraries offer free blood pressure monitors to help residents monitor health and reduce heart disease risks.
The annual Triangle Restaurant Week event is set to run the week of January 26- February 1, 2026. During the event, participating restaurants within Raleigh, Cary,Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas will offer a special 2 or 3-course prix fixe menu ($20, $25, $30,$35, $40, $45, $50) each day they are open. Please visit restaurant websites to view their hours and the days […]
Orange County opens public shelter for winter storm, provides guidance on what to bring and pet accommodations.
Wake County opens emergency shelters, urges residents to prepare for Winter Storm Fern, and provides important safety reminders.
Due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions, Vance County has opened anemergency warming center at Eaton Johnson Gym to ensure the safety and well-being of residents whomay be impacted by power outages or unsafe conditions.The shelter will open @ 7pm on January 24, 2026 and will remain available as conditions warrant.Shelter Location:Eaton Johnson Gym500 North Beckford […]
Durham Fire Chief Urges Safety Ahead of Winter Storm As North Carolina braces for an arctic storm, Durham Fire Chief Robert Zoldos joined Karen Clark on Foxy to share critical safety advice for residents. Chief Zoldos emphasized the importance of staying off the roads to ensure emergency services can operate effectively. “Additional traffic on the […]
Raleigh activates White Flag emergency shelters due to frigid weather, providing safe refuge at designated locations.
Winter storms in NC can be deadly, so prepare with supplies, insulate home, and drive cautiously to stay safe.
Prepare an emergency kit with essential supplies for 3-7 days to survive disasters and allow first responders to help those most in need.
Creating your emergency food supply can be easier than you think. You don’t have to stock a whole pantry’s worth of food. Start by building up a reserve of three to five days’ worth of non-perishable, low-prep foods for each person in your household. Emergency Food Supply Staples Look for these items the next time […]
Beginning today, college students can apply for summer internship opportunities with North Carolina state government agencies. Administered by the NC Department of Administration’s Division for Women and Youth, the annual competitive program offers 10-week, paid internships for college students interested in careers in state government. “As a former intern with the North Carolina Department of […]