Wake Forest HRC hosts Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m., featuring over 35 local vendors.

Jenkins Road in Wake County will be closed near Wexford Woods Lane from Feb. 17-21 for drainage improvements, with detours via Trifle Lane and Melcombe Way.

High winds caused significant damage in central North Carolina, impacting Wayne County and Rocky Mount, with a 52 mph gust at Seymour Johnson AFB. Turkey farm buildings, a Harley Davidson dealership, and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center were damaged.

Keith Siegel describes his 484-day Hamas captivity, citing starvation and torture, with his sister recounting their emotional reunion and his thanks to Trump.

The 2024 Durham Resident Satisfaction Survey shows high approval for living and working in the city, with customer service from city staff rated well above the national average. Areas for improvement include police protection and street maintenance.

The NCDOT issues weekly financial updates in line with state law, detailing cash flow, infrastructure project funding, and overarching financial health.

North Carolina DMV online services and self-service kiosks will be unavailable on Saturday, Feb. 15, due to a planned outage expected to last until 7 p.m.

Quail Run Building Materials is expanding in Franklin County, NC, with a new $1 million manufacturing facility anticipated to create 5-10 jobs, enhancing the local economy and manufacturing sector.

Wake Forest's Alston-Massenburg Center hosts a Black History Expo featuring Ronald Parker's collection of African American heritage artifacts, open to the public for free on February 15.

Raleigh is seeking resident input on its new police chief via a survey, phone line, and a public event, emphasizing community involvement in the selection process.

North Carolina officials announce the partial reopening of I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge, with lanes operational by March 1, after Hurricane Helene repairs.

Beginner balloon artistry classes are now available at Marsh Creek Community Center in Raleigh for a $10 fee, covering basics like making balloon dogs and elephants.

The Raleigh NWS forecasts mixed precipitation, with rain, sleet, and potential urban and creek flooding. Snow and sleet accumulation is expected to be minimal. Chance of rain is 90-100%, with consistent rain into the weekend and possible dense fog.