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Students and parents told the Wake County School Board on Tuesday, Oct.

27 about concerns with classroom screen time and a petition called Notebooks, Not Chromebooks asking for a districtwide low-tech policy. Board members made no decisions and said the issue will be discussed again.

With Halloween approaching, Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe says his office hasn't found credible takeover threats and will boost visible patrols across the county this weekend to keep trick-or-treaters safe (and monitor crowds around the City of Oaks Marathon and daylight saving time traffic).

On Thursday, Oct. 22, visitors at the State Fair donated food for free admission, supporting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

More than 100,000 people attended, helping collect around 100 pallets of nonperishable goods.

Sixth-grader Rebekah Tisdale from Neuse River Middle School launched Voices for the Youth to give students a safe space to discuss concerns about fights and vape use as local leaders work to create safer school environments.

Parents are encouraged to buy Halloween safety gear such as reflective tape, glow sticks & mini flashlights from Oct.

19 to Oct. 31 to help children stay visible during trick-or-treating. Local retailers and online stores offer various options for families.

More than 220 drivers filed complaints via NC Fuel Check after gas stations, including one in Wake Forest, did not fully pass along savings from the gas tax holiday that suspended a 41-cent tax.

The Attorney General’s office said reviews may lead to fines up to $5,000 per transaction.

Patients, a state employee group and advocates sent a letter on Wednesday, Oct.

14 to the NC Attorney General seeking transparency on a five-year price cap + $2 billion funding before finalizing the Atrium Health and WakeMed merger, warning pricing changes may raise premiums by $84 to $132 per person.

Kids Who Give donated 600 Brave Gowns to Duke Children's Hospital on Tuesday + Carolina Hurricanes mascot Stormy helped distribute the gowns while an additional 400 gowns will soon support ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital from local fundraising, brightening young patients' spirits before surgery.