Raleigh is hiring an Engineering Project Manager for park and greenway development as part of its urban planning efforts focused on community well-being.

Foothills Community School in Marion, NC, won a $1,000 grant for STEM education from the NLGA Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program, with plans to use the funds for Vex Robots and other resources.

Raleigh prepares for its Earth Day celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, involving community engagement and discussions about the city's future development and sustainability.

Raleigh invites the community to engage in a public art project at Lake Lynn Trail, with activities planned for April 27 to collaborate on the design.

Hundreds rally in Durham and Raleigh against Trump administration policies, with Durham's protest drawing an estimated 3,000 people, as part of the national '50501' movement.

Zebulon Town Manager Gilbert Todd Jr. abruptly resigned due to ethical concerns during a meeting. The Board of Commissioners disputes his claims and plans to hire an interim replacement.

Wake County Sheriff's Office honors 911 Telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing their critical role in emergencies.

NC State Board of Elections was awarded a Clearinghouse Award by the EAC for their response to Hurricane Helene, ensuring uninterrupted voting during the disaster.

Opsun Corporation, a Canadian solar panel mount manufacturer, is investing $9.3 million to open its first U.S. facility in High Point, NC, creating 20 jobs and receiving a performance-based grant of $40,000 upon meeting targets.

Governor Josh Stein appointed Lisa Johnson-Tonkins, former Guilford County elected clerk, to the Superior Court in Judicial District 24A, succeeding the retired Honorable Lora Cubbage.

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh is hosting the "Beats and Eats" event with free admission, offering live music and BBQ on May 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Raleigh seeks summer interns for a program focused on climate action and sustainability, offering a variety of roles from administrative to hands-on fieldwork, with applications due by April 24.

Marcus McPhatter has been approved for parole through the Mutual Agreement Parole Program, with a release date set for June 2, 2025. He is serving a life sentence since 1998 for murder.