Chavis Health and Wellness Day, in Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park, is a free community event focusing on health, with various activities and informational sessions scheduled for April 26.

Wake Forest officials remind residents to keep their lawns under 12 inches to comply with local ordinances, citing fire hazards and wildlife concerns. Noncompliance can result in the town mowing the lawn and billing the homeowner.

Ronnie Barnes, convicted of murder in 1990, is granted parole in NC, with his release set for May 2025 after completing the Mutual Agreement Parole Program.

Wake Forest Town Hall will close for Good Friday, but trash and recycling services will run as usual. Yard waste pick-up is rescheduled for earlier in the week, with public transportation operating normally. Town offices will reopen on April 21.

Firefighters from Swift Creek Engine 1 and others extinguished a fire at a Raleigh apartment, with no injuries or significant damage reported. The operation involved multiple units and took about 10 minutes.

Sunny and windy weather is forecast for Raleigh, with highs of 68-86°F and gusts up to 40 mph posing potential outdoor activity disruptions and fire risks.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is initiating a Spring Litter Sweep to clean up roadside debris with volunteer participation and supplies provided by local maintenance offices.

Chatham Community Library hosts a pest management class for gardeners on April 17, offering strategies for vegetable gardens with minimal chemical use.

Wake Forest FD will conduct live fire training on Wait Avenue this Saturday, potentially causing smoke in the area. Residents are advised to close windows.

NCDHHS commits $6.5 million to improve alternatives to incarceration and support services, including housing and employment, for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Powell Drive Park organizes a "Halfway to Halloween" celebration on May 10 with activities for different age groups, featuring games, scares, and costumes, for a $10 cover charge.

NCDHHS in North Carolina ramps up its "Fight the Bite" campaign during Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month, including a K-12 student poster contest for disease prevention education.

Raleigh Water opened a new Drinking Water Compliance Laboratory equipped with advanced water analysis technology to ensure the safety and purity of water for over 650,000 people in Raleigh and surrounding areas.