Wake County offers a 50% discount on compost bins in May and stresses the environmental benefits of composting, with pickup available at their facilities.

Raleigh emphasizes building safety in May, with events on construction practices, code education, permits, disaster prep, and honoring safety professionals.

The I-440 and Capital Blvd interchange in Raleigh is named after Conen Morgan, a political strategist honored for public service and empowering marginalized voices.

Raleigh introduces the Moore Square Music Garden, a new interactive outdoor space for music and community engagement, welcoming all ages to experience and create music together.

Raleigh seeks summer trolley drivers to provide informative tours and requires a CDL with passenger endorsement.

Governor Josh Stein announces a $55 million grant program to aid small businesses and infrastructural recovery in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Recycled plastic bottles can be transformed into synthetic fibers for clothing and car interiors at Unifi's facilities after processing at Raleigh's Sonoco Materials Recovery Facility.

The NWS predicts sunny, warm days ahead for North Carolina, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms midweek and possible storms over the weekend. No hazardous weather is expected today.

Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh announces art classes for various age groups, including drawing, beading, and metals work, with specific details on dates, times, and fees.

LGERS board raises local government pension contribution rates; Thomasville Tourism Commission joins, and appointments to Firefighters' Advisory Panel are made.

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.