A father of two was shot dead in a Durham neighborhood Wednesday night; police are investigating the incident.

The Northern Wake Senior Center is renamed Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, emphasizing a lively community with a new logo and ongoing diverse programs.

Wake County officials emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness, urging residents to plan and create emergency kits ahead of the upcoming season, highlighted by National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

The NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook for central NC, warning of thunderstorms with hail and strong winds, and potential flooding from heavy rains in the upcoming days.

North Carolina is featured by U.S. News & World Report as a top U.S. state for economy (#7) and growth (#5), indicating its status as an economic hub.

The NCFST Mobile Market and Ripe for Revival have renewed their mobile grocery initiative in Wake Forest, offering fresh, local food and additional community services like health screenings and an ice cream social with police.

Chatham Community Library offers tech literacy classes in May and June, including drop-in tech assistance and sessions on Microsoft Excel and the Libby app.

The 2nd Friday Art Walk event in Carrboro and Chapel Hill will feature galleries, studios, live music, and poetry on May 9th, inviting community participation.

North Carolina offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of escapee Francisco Cardenas, with the U.S. Marshals adding another $5,000.

Raleigh observes Public Service Recognition Week, honoring its nearly 7,000 public servants, from park maintenance to water lab techs, for their contributions to community life.

Raleigh Parks seeks community input through a survey for the new Forestville Road Park Master Plan, aiming to create a park tailored to local needs and desires.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Hillcrest Elementary to discuss a $4 billion school bond for public education, including school renovations, increased teacher pay, and student support enhancements.

Wake Forest urges dog owners to obey the county’s leash law due to increased reports of unleashed dogs in public areas, stressing compliance to avoid penalties.