• Public Art and Design Board Meeting

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.

  • Seminar 6: Pre-July 4th Special – Fireworks Law and Open Burning in NC

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    North Carolina fireworks law: anything that explodes or flies is illegal - firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, mortars Legal consumer fireworks only: ground-based fountains, sparklers (Class 1.4G only) Age law update (2025): minimum age to purchase or use fireworks is now 18  Penalties: Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $500 fine, up to six months jail if damage occurs Safe discharge zones: paved open areas away from dry vegetation, trees, structures Never use fireworks under the influence of alcohol  Keep water source, rake, or shovel nearby - monitor area for hours after Open burning reminder: Raleigh prohibits all trash and debris burning Raleigh ordinance: permitted fires cannot exceed three feet high or two feet wide If a fire escapes: call 911 immediately, do not attempt to fight alone  How to report illegal fireworks to Raleigh Fire Department