Raleigh, NC news on Sunday, October 18, 2026
In Raleigh, NC on Sunday, October 18, 2026: NC State plays Stanford today; cool and clear skies. Also: Astronaut Christina Koch, first woman to travel around the moon, is returning to NC State this week; Defense and utility company expansions announced in North Carolina will add more jobs to the region. Weather: Cool fall day with highs near 55°F and mostly clear skies; light winds.
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News & local government
- Astronaut Christina Koch, first woman to travel around the moon, is returning to NC State this week.ABC7 Los Angeles ·
Safety & emergencies
- Raleigh man sentenced to federal prison for distributing fentanyl linked to 2023 overdose death.NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts ·
Events & going out
- Leesville Road plays Rolesville in girls varsity flag football Monday 10/19.NFHS Network ·
- Wakefield plays Corinth Holders in girls varsity flag football Wednesday 10/21.NFHS Network ·
Jobs
- Defense and utility company expansions announced in North Carolina will add more jobs to the region.Raleigh News & Observer ·
Community & volunteering
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