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Reported by WRAL, Construction is underway at the intersection of 440 and Western Boulevard, leading to overnight closures, primarily affecting on- and off-ramps. This phase is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving, with the entire 440 widening project scheduled to wrap up next fall.

Gov. Roy Cooper has announced a $1 million grant to fund field trips for public schools in North Carolina. The Learning Happens Here fund will provide students with the chance to visit over 100 sites managed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources across the state. (ABC11)

Barking Dog NYC, a pet-friendly restaurant renowned for its breakfast, brunch, and comfort food, is set to expand its operations to North Hills’ Park District. The restaurant will provide outdoor seating for guests with their furry companions. We will keep you updated on the opening date.

The 18th annual City of Oaks Marathon last weekend attracted an impressive 7,500 runners, raising a substantial amount of money for charity. The event drew such a large crowd that people even listen to the music outside of the venues. (CBS 17)

Country singer + Grammy nominee Marcus King will be the Grand Marshal for the 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 23. King joins Scotty McCreery and Clay Aiken, among others, and he even proposed to his now-wife at Red Hat Amphitheater.