Fences and cranes rose at the end of Fayetteville Street as crews began site work for the Omni hotel that will anchor the convention‑center expansion. The project includes new meeting space and street‑level restaurants.

Sheriff Charles Blackwood says his office reviewed ICE paperwork and urged agents not to make an arrest — a claim his challenger calls misleading as early voting continues. The exchange has become a central issue in the March 3 primary.

Court filings say Twisted Tea cans, bottles and video evidence tie underage drinking to the crash that killed a 14‑year‑old in Holly Springs.

Green Road Community Center offers a free workshop on March 15 to train new sports officials, open to individuals 14 and older. Pre-registration is encouraged.

A boy was shot and killed Monday near a South Alston Avenue gas station in Durham. Police and CrimeStoppers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Rolesville Police Department celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, honoring Officers C. Langston and I. Mazyck for their work at Rolesville High School and within the community.

Fuquay-Varina celebrates Black History Month with an event focused on local school integration and heritage, featuring storytelling, music, and reflections.

Knightdale Police Department hosted "Coffee with a Cop" at Target to improve community relations and foster open communication in an informal setting.

Morrisville's Design-a-Sticker Contest, part of the upcoming Creek Week, seeks creative, eco-conscious sticker designs to promote waterway preservation.

A SupplyHouse study ranks Raleigh seventh among 50 metros for skilled‑trades strength, citing training programs and job growth despite union‑related headwinds.

Durham City Council will resume a hearing Monday on the 81.75‑acre Leigh Village annexation, a mixed‑use plan prompting fierce debate over traffic and tree loss.

Raleigh PD shared a humorous Valentine's Day message on Facebook, aiming to strengthen community ties with playful remarks about love and not pressing charges for stolen hearts.

A head-on crash on N.C. Highway 87 near Sanford left three dead and two injured early Saturday; state troopers are investigating.