Durham residents are invited to attend a new initiative on violence reduction, featuring expert Thomas Abt, at the Durham County Library on December 17th.

City Council of Durham is deciding on the future of the former Police HQ at 505 W. Chapel Hill St, with staff advising to wait for better market conditions for redevelopment and to discuss preservation of the historic Milton Small building.

Rolesville names Jason Deitch as new fire chief, recognizing his accomplishments and experience including achieving an ISO Class 1 rating at his previous position.

The NCDOT released its weekly fiscal health report, detailing cash balances and transactions, continuing its commitment to financial transparency as per 2019 legislation.

Landon Perry and David Barkhau won the Internal Audit Award of Excellence from NC's Council of Internal Auditing for their outstanding contributions at NCDIT.

I-440 East near Hillsborough Street in the Bay Area will partially close on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pavement work, potentially causing delays.

North Carolina reports an increase in flu activity and related deaths, with nine fatalities this season. Health officials warn of the influenza A (H3N2) subclade K strain, urging vaccination as key prevention.

Governor Josh Stein directs the NCDHHS to restore Medicaid reimbursement rates in North Carolina following budget disputes and legal issues, impacting patient care and the launch of new behavioral health plans.

Catherine "Katy" Crosby has been announced as the new Town Manager of Zebulon, starting in February 2026. She has a rich background in municipal management and community development.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein advises caution on icy roads amid a wintry mix and ongoing weather and road condition monitoring by state agencies.

The Wake Forest Police thanked Del Webb at Traditions for their support of the Shop With A Cop program, which aids underprivileged children at Christmas. Donations are welcomed to continue the initiative's success.

Raleigh had a freezing fog advisory with visibility issues for drivers, followed by a forecast of light snow and black ice risks. Weather conditions are expected to vary throughout the week.

Raleigh's Eat to Compete program wins the Excellence in Youth Sports Award for promoting healthy habits among young athletes and plans to expand by 2026.