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Wake County Teens Organize Walk to Combat Mental Health Stigma

Wake County Teens Organize Walk to Combat Mental Health Stigma

The Wake County 4-H Teen Council is hosting its annual Walk for Mental Health on Saturday, November 14, from 2–4 p.m. at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center in Raleigh. This event aims to unite the community, raise awareness about teen mental health, and reduce the stigma associated with seeking support. The walk is open to all ages and will feature educational displays created by council members, focusing on teen stress and burnout. Participants can also engage in activities, conversations, and access mental health resources. The event will begin with a brief discussion on mental health. According to Cheryl Stallings with the Wake County Board of Commissioners, the walk provides an opportunity to listen, learn, and assure young people they are not alone in their struggles. The initiative is particularly relevant given that in 2025, approximately 30% of North Carolina high school students reported experiencing persistent sadness or hopelessness, leading them to cease usual activiti...

North Carolina Environmental Management Commission to Convene for November Meeting

North Carolina Environmental Management Commission to Convene for November Meeting

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is scheduled to hold its meeting on November 18-19 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or participate remotely via computer or phone. The commission's responsibilities include adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air and water resources. It also oversees and adopts rules for various divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality, including Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management, and Water Resources. Committee meetings are slated for November 18, with the full commission meeting taking place on November 19. Agendas and supporting documents will be made available on the commission's website.

North Carolina Announces 2026 Literary Awards, Celebrating State's Rich Literary Tradition

North Carolina Announces 2026 Literary Awards, Celebrating State's Rich Literary Tradition

North Carolina is set to celebrate its rich literary tradition on December 4 with the presentation of the 2026 North Carolina Book Awards. The annual ceremony, hosted by the N.C. Literary and Historical Association, will take place at 109 E. Jones St. in Raleigh and is free and open to the public. The awards recognize significant works by North Carolina writers across various categories. Joshua Trent Brown received the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction for 'The Walls Are Closing in on Us,' while Judkin Browning won the Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction for 'Deserter Declarations.' Ina Cariño was honored with the Roanoke Chowan Award for Poetry for 'Reverse Requiem.' Additionally, Chrystal D. Giles and Carolyn Bennett Fraiser received the NC AAUW Young People’s Literature Awards. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a 2021 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award winner, will deliver the keynote address.

Game thread: Presbyterian vs. NC State

Game thread: Presbyterian vs. NC State

KenPom likes the Pack by 17 this evening, but something a bit more definitive than that would sure be nice. Blue Hose vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: None. Streaming: ACCNX (Andrew Sanders, Casey Morsell)

NC State Beats Presbyterian 94-60

NC State Beats Presbyterian 94-60

NC State puts together their best game yet

These popular items are leaving Chick-fil-A's menu soon

These popular items are leaving Chick-fil-A's menu soon

Chick-fil-A said the limited-edition menu item will end soon and "guests can enjoy the sweet-and-savory favorite while supplies last."

What I'm Hearing: Philip Rivers looking at more NC State alum for staff

What I'm Hearing: Philip Rivers looking at more NC State alum for staff

Philip Rivers is closing in on the NC State job and already targeting former Wolfpack players as he begins assembling his staff.

North Carolina man charged after crash killed cyclist, injured at least 12

North Carolina man charged after crash killed cyclist, injured at least 12

Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, faces felony charges in connection with a crash that killed one cyclist and injured at least 12 others.

Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured

Philip Rivers is NC State’s next head football coach

Philip Rivers is NC State’s next head football coach

Philip Rivers and NC State are putting the finishing touches on a deal that will make Rivers the next head football coach in Raleigh, per various reports this morning. NC State’s coaching search began and ended with Rivers, who has been the top choice throughout the process. I’m dubious about the wisdom of this move […]

Saosin Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Self-Titled' Album with Raleigh Performance

Saosin Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Self-Titled' Album with Raleigh Performance

Saosin Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Self-Titled' Album with Raleigh Performance

Twitter Gold: A Sunday Double Feature

Twitter Gold: A Sunday Double Feature

During Duke’s tremendously satisfying win over NC State Saturday, we saw Nate Sheppard’s 69-yard touchdown, and thought, well, that’ll work for Sunday’s Twitter Gold. The man is on a huge roll, after all, having scored eight touchdowns in the last two games. And on that run, Sheppard blew past State’s defenders like he had jet […]