67 students from North Carolina are set to participate in the National History Day Contest in Maryland after excelling in the state-level competition.

Authorities in Vance County found the body of a missing 2-year-old boy in Kerr Lake, pronounced dead after an extensive search involving multiple agencies.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has outlined a plan to expand affordable housing, budgeting funds for the Housing Trust and Workforce Loan Program, and aiming to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for developers.

Wake Forest launches its Social District where people over 21 can consume alcohol outdoors within designated areas and times, Thursday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Drinkers must use official cups and follow specific rules.

Roadwork at North White St. and East Perry Ave. in Wake Forest may cause delays with partial lane closures and detours starting tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wake Forest is hosting a Dive-In Movie night featuring "Moana 2" on June 28 at Holding Park Aquatic Center, with swimming allowed during the screening.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced a temporary overnight closure of I-40 eastbound ramp to Old N.C. 86 in Orange County due to bridge construction.

Raleigh launches a program hiring homeless individuals to clean the city, offering a living wage, meals, and aid, aligning with community and environmental goals.

Durham's Equal Business Opportunity Program aims to promote diversity in local business by involving more minority and women-owned enterprises in city contracts.

Raleigh's Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths with community involvement. June's National Safety Month will see two Sidewalk Sessions for public dialogue on safer streets.

Raleigh's forecast predicts sunny days with highs around 80-86°F, turning cloudy with possible showers by the weekend.

Carrboro declares itself a "4th Amendment Workplace," aiming to protect against warrantless searches by federal agencies, with local businesses supporting the initiative.

Wake Forest authorities are investigating several vehicle fires at North State Pools, with no injuries reported and the incident being treated as suspicious.