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.

Two people were shot, one fatally, on Yadkin Road in Fayetteville. Police responded around 3:15 a.m. and are investigating; they urge witnesses to provide information.

A carjacking in Raleigh, NC, led to a chase that ended on Poole Road; no injuries reported. Two suspects are in custody, with the investigation ongoing. Witnesses at a nearby church were shaken but unharmed.

Governor Josh Stein announces a new Gillespie Precast manufacturing plant in Randolph County, expected to create 39 jobs and invest $10 million in Asheboro, North Carolina.

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.