The southeast Raleigh post office was renamed in honor of WWII veteran Millie Dunn Veasey, celebrating her service in the all-Black female unit, the Six Triple Eight.

A deputy's car crashed during a high-speed chase after spotting burglary suspects in Franklin County, with the suspects evading the police and the officer expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.

Three individuals were charged with the kidnapping of a Garner mother and child, demanding $1M ransom. They were caught and may face life in prison if convicted.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, eliciting joy among Catholics, particularly in North Carolina. His diverse background and message of peace have garnered positive anticipation for his papacy.

The Five Points Spring Fling, set for May 16 at the Five Points Center for Active Adults, will offer music, food, games, and more in a free, community event.

Nightly lane closures for repairs on Raleigh's Poole Road will affect traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with schedules subject to nightly work completion.

New members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections were sworn in, with Francis X. De Luca elected chairman and Stacy "Four" Eggers IV secretary. Sam Hayes was appointed executive director.

Raleigh seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of green spaces, with duties in capital project management, community engagement, and construction oversight.

Wake Forest's Renaissance Centre announces its 2025 "Summer at the Centre" series, featuring The Embers, Chairmen of the Board, and Murder Mystery Dinners from June to August. Tickets go on sale May 7.

Pokemon card enthusiasts aged 6-12 are invited to Raleigh's local trading and training events on May 16, June 20, and July 18 for card exchanges and skill-building sessions.

Henderson, NC plans a new mobility hub, with NCDOT and the City inviting public input at open houses in May. The hub will integrate various transport modes and is part of the S-Line rail project.

Governor Stein of North Carolina has made multiple appointments and nominations across state boards and commissions, aiming to enhance education, innovation, transportation, and more with diverse expertise.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey fined two insurance firms, The Members Insurance Co. and Universal Insurance Co., $113,000 for violations and ordered over $2.6 million in refunds to policyholders.