Raleigh gang member Shakeim Weeks was sentenced to 14 years for a cross-country fentanyl trafficking scheme involving Lego boxes. His case was part of an OCDETF operation.

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA is setting up its headquarters in Charlotte, NC, creating 276 jobs with a $7.8 million investment, aligning closer to Daimler Truck North America operations.

Denise Canada has been appointed as the Director of the State and Local Government Finance Division and Secretary of the Local Government Commission in North Carolina.

The Town of Fuquay-Varina shares grill safety tips on their website, including keeping grills away from structures, supervising children and pets, and checking for gas leaks.

Raleigh faces a string of gray days with rain anticipated, including a dreary Memorial Day. NWS forecasts mild temperatures and chances of light rain throughout the week, with potential thunderstorms midweek.

Governor Josh Stein appoints Jessie Conley as District Court Judge for North Carolina's Judicial District 32, succeeding the retired Honorable Bryan Corbett.

Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt highlighted workforce development as key to Western North Carolina's post-Hurricane Helene recovery at the Vision Northwest NC Conference.

The Big Ideas Raleigh podcast episode discusses Raleigh's art scene, featuring local arts leaders discussing the impact of arts on the community and city growth.

The Durham Police Department has named its Special Victims Unit as '2024 Unit of the Year,' praising their achievements in casework, community engagement, and interagency collaboration.

NCDHHS launched an online map to help families find free vaccines for eligible children through the VFC program, aiming to ease access to immunizations.

A woman died in a three-vehicle crash on Capital Boulevard/US 1 in Wake Forest Tuesday night; several others were injured, and the road was closed for investigation.

Wake Forest is updating South Franklin Street with streetlight and utility enhancements, including intermittent lane closures and a multi-use path, aiming for completion by September 2025.

Wake Forest will celebrate Juneteenth with a two-day event, including food, activities, and historical experiences, starting with a community gathering and ending with a walking parade.