Camp Ignite in North Carolina offers teenage girls a chance to learn about firefighting, gain confidence, and receive mentorship from professional female firefighters. Applications are open until May 10 for the July camp.

CAMPO and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are exploring tolling options to improve US 1, with four proposed concepts to alleviate congestion. Public information sessions are scheduled for community feedback on the plans.

The N.C. Department of Transportation releases weekly financial reports, with the latest provided on April 17th, detailing the state's revenue and expenditures.

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt started a "Future-Ready Child Care Tour" in North Carolina, visiting Charlotte's LeafSpring School to seek solutions for the child care crisis.

Carrboro prepares to celebrate its community spirit with the annual Carrboro Day event on May 4, featuring music, food, crafts, and games at the Town Commons.

Durham invites local small businesses to a free event on May 22 to learn about obtaining city contracts, with a registration deadline of May 18. The focus is on construction, architecture, engineering, and surveying sectors.

Wow Bao is set to establish its first manufacturing facility in Forest City, NC, creating 88 jobs and investing $6.45 million, with Governor Josh Stein announcing the decision.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections has an open meeting in Raleigh on April 16, 2025, discussing ethics, vacancies, complaints, and campaign finance. The public can attend physically or via Webex and phone.

Sertoma Arts Center offers a range of art classes for various ages, including drawing, painting, beadwork, yoga, metalwork, pottery, knitting, and inclusive programs, starting next month.

The TSA adopted a policy requiring transgender swammers to compete based on birth sex, clashing with USA Swimming rules and leading to the JCC J-Rays' withdrawal over inclusivity concerns.

Wake County Public Health urges the public to get the MMR vaccine due to a rise in national measles cases, emphasizing the importance of prevention and community protection.

Raleigh's Community Engagement Board partners with Cortico to enhance public dialogue and aims to improve participation and transparency in civic processes.

Raleigh Police Department reinitiates "Cops on the Block" to improve police-community relations, led by Chief Rico Boyce for closer officer-resident engagement.