NCDPI seeks public input on its plan to request a waiver for exceeding a 1.0% cap on alternate student assessments, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2025.

North Carolina opens a new Peer Respite Center in Wake County to offer support for individuals facing mental health crises, featuring Peer Support Specialists with lived experience.

The NWS in Raleigh predicts cloudy skies with highs of 59°F today and fog tonight, leading to a week with variable weather, including potential showers and a sunny weekend.

A man from Durham is charged federally for a shootout at Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh, after a grand jury indicted him for possessing a firearm as a felon.

A Durham man was arrested by authorities for his alleged involvement in methamphetamine distribution after an investigation involving tactical stings and tips about drug dealing on "Grindr."

Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-Elect Josh Stein of North Carolina have sued the state's GOP legislative leaders over a bill they claim infringes on executive powers.

Raleigh introduces new fitness demo classes focusing on functional movements and yoga-inspired flows, open to adults for improving well-being and physical health.

The trial of Taiseer Zarka for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a customer, Mark Garrity, at Taz's Supermarket in Raleigh has begun, with the incident caught on video.

The NC State Board of Elections will not conduct a full hand recount for the Supreme Court race after a partial recount confirmed Democrat Allison Riggs' lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin.

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to add lanes and improve infrastructure on N.C. 42, with work beginning in Spring 2025 and set for completion in late Spring 2026.

Governor Roy Cooper visited Claxton Elementary School, praising public education improvements and dedicating 2024 as "The Year of Public Schools" in North Carolina.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park in Raleigh is scheduled to open in Spring 2025, featuring an adventure playground, swing terrace, and water play area across 18.5 acres.

Cary mourns 13-year-old Shiyu "Chloe" Hua, who was struck and killed by a garbage truck while in a crosswalk. The driver, Adrian Holt, faces charges including misdemeanor death by vehicle.