The NWS forecast for Raleigh predicts a high of 73°F with mostly cloudy skies on April 27th, leading to a week of increasing warmth, with a chance of showers by Thursday and potential storms on Friday.

Wake Forest Fire Department offers monthly CPR classes at the Northern Wake Senior Center, with options for a four-hour or extended seven-hour session, costing $35 and providing AHA certification.

The North Carolina Master Chorale will perform "Street Requiem" in Raleigh's Moore Square on May 2 to address housing insecurity. This free event merges diverse musical styles and languages.

Raleigh's Active Adult Program announces day trips, including a May 30 hike at Medoc Mountain State Park and De Hart Botanical Gardens, and a June 4 tour of Durham Bulls Stadium. Details and registration are on their official website.

The Sertoma Arts Center presents an exhibit with artists blending traditional motifs and contemporary media, free of charge, featuring culturally infused art, modern textiles, and digital collages.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee declared April 25 as Arbor Day, celebrating by planting a Black Gum tree and reinforcing the town's commitment to environmental health as a Tree City USA.

The NC Department of State Treasurer has sold $442 million in bonds for transportation projects in Wake and Johnston counties, targeting I-540 Phase II and refinancing debts.

A vehicle crash closed Durham Road/NC 98 in Wake Forest, causing significant commuter delays. No serious injuries were reported, and the road has since reopened.

Wake County's Louisburg and Forestville Road intersection will have lane closures from April 24 to improve traffic flow and safety, causing detours and permanent/temporary changes until July 17.

Police search for a suspect after a woman was shot in Garner; her injuries are not life-threatening. The shooting occurred near Heather Park and Dartmouth Glen Drive.

The City of Raleigh provides guidelines for buying mulch, including vehicle requirements, color variation, drying time for dyed mulch, and seasonal demand considerations.

Dakota Henderson, 26, was sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to trafficking fentanyl from California and Arizona to North Carolina. Law enforcement discovered over 5,900 fentanyl pills in a hotel room linked to Henderson, who was also involved in a drug debt collection operation.

N Roxboro St. in Durham reopened after a closure due to a motor vehicle collision investigation, as per Durham Police Department's updates. Traffic flow has resumed.