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.

Raleigh store owner Taiseer "Taz" Zarka receives 5-7 years for voluntary manslaughter of customer Mark Garrity, with additional orders for anger management and community service.

Stella Gibson, Town Clerk, received the Master Municipal Clerk designation in recognition of her public service and completion of a rigorous educational program.

A Charlotte woman was charged with felony insurance fraud by North Carolina officials for making false statements to Dairyland Insurance about her car's condition.

Durham County announces government office closures for the winter holidays with essential services like the Sheriff's Patrol Division maintaining operations.

Raleigh's Pullen Arts Center features a new mural by local artist Jesse White, created with Vertiprint Raleigh's innovative wall printing technology, blending modern techniques with traditional artistry.

Holiday changes to Hillsborough garbage schedule: pick-ups move to Dec. 23 for Mon/Tue routes, Dec. 27 for others; Christmas tree disposal requires tree be stripped; recycling delayed to Dec. 26.

A parent was arrested for attacking a student in a high school hallway in Wilson after bypassing the school office; the incident was captured in a viral video.

Over 600,000 North Carolinians enrolled in Medicaid Expansion in the first year, surpassing the two-year projection.

Fog and mist reduce visibility in Raleigh, with the weather set to clear later today for partly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Patchy fog will return at night.

Cherokee Tobacco Company is set to create 39 jobs and invest $14 million in a new facility in Caswell County, with North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper announcing a $125,000 grant to support the project.

I-40 West in Wake County will be closed overnight from Dec 15-19 for bridge work. A detour will be provided via U.S. 70 and N.C. 42. The schedule might change due to weather.

A vehicle fire caused road closures on Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass, but all lanes have now reopened. Traffic was diverted during the incident.