The article discusses the 25% increase in holiday waste, suggesting ways to reduce it through recyclable wrapping and repurposing materials like fabric.

The NCDHHS highlights the risk of radon exposure in NC, urging residents to test their homes, offering free test kits, and providing multilingual resources.

9-year-old Bailee Lassiter received the 911 Communications Hero Award for her composed emergency call that helped her collapsed father, reflecting her bravery and community spirit.

The Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships in North Carolina has unveiled a plan with 30 strategies to improve the state's workforce, emphasizing support for underserved communities and partnership with educational institutions.

Fuquay-Varina announces Christmas closures affecting offices, waste collection, and facility operations, with schedule modifications posted on their Facebook page.

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.