Raleigh's administrative offices will close for New Year's Day; essential services will still be available. Trash and recycling collection and the Yard Waste Center will be delayed until January 2. GoRaleigh will operate on a Sunday schedule.

A procession for fallen Greensboro Officer Michael Horan will take place, escorting his body from Raleigh to Greensboro and impacting traffic along I-85.

Police are seeking Kellen L. Cuttance for threatening mass violence at a Durham educational facility. He is currently at large, and the authorities request public assistance for information.

A DoorDash driver was fatally shot by a McDonald's employee in Fayetteville, leading to a manhunt for the suspect.

The Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, now at $1.5 billion. Two North Carolina players won big in the Christmas Eve draw, individual prizes of $30,000 and $10,000. The next drawing is Friday night.

The Raleigh area has overcast weather with temperatures around 34°F, calm winds, and stable atmospheric pressure. The day is expected to become sunny, with highs near 50°F. The calm weather continues tonight, with a slight chance of rain on Friday.

Two men were arrested for trespassing and resisting officers after jumping from a crane at a Raleigh construction site. They parachuted onto City Hall's parking deck and are being investigated.

Bernard H. Massenburg's parole program was terminated by the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission; his case will be reviewed again in 2026.

The Raleigh weather forecast predicts a chilly week with possible freezing rain, with cold and sunny conditions today but potential hazards later in the week.

Governor Roy Cooper volunteers in Buncombe County and thanks organizations aiding in Hurricane Helene recovery, emphasizing collaboration for rebuilding Western North Carolina.

Lucio Camargo Garcia of New Bern was sentenced to 40 years for his role in a meth and fentanyl trafficking operation in Craven County, North Carolina.

Alexandra Gutierrez becomes Raleigh's new safety chief, as the city's fire department addresses cancer risks among firefighters, space heater hazards, and contamination prevention for firefighters' gear.

The Raleigh weather forecast indicates a mix of clouds and sun with occasional showers, a cooler weekend ahead, and sunny early weekdays. Christmas may see 54°F under cloudy skies, with rain chances returning midweek.