The City of Raleigh has opened nominations for the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards to honor those contributing to the city's charm and environmental quality.

Poké Pals Trading and Training event for children aged 6-12 to trade cards and learn game strategies on April 25 at Hill Street, no pre-registration needed.

The Hill Street Neighborhood Center in Raleigh introduces Generation Pound®, a music and movement program for kids aged 6-12 to promote fitness and coordination.

The NC Supreme Court changed the outcome of Jefferson Griffin's election protest, altering voting rules for those with "incomplete" registrations and specific voter groups.

Wake Forest officials updated on South Franklin Street construction, addressing recent delays. Utility relocations by WEMC, Ting, Brightspeed, and Charter are underway, expected to continue until early June 2025, before road expansion resumes.

North Carolina officials announce a new initiative, NC RISE, to provide mental health treatment to mentally ill defendants deemed unfit for trial, aiming to improve judicial and health system efficiency.

Chatham County invites residents to apply to join the Housing Authority Board to help shape local housing programs. Applications are due by May 1, 2025.

Raleigh's new $16 million water testing lab is now operational, improving the safety, quality, and taste of the water supply for the city's 650,000 residents.

The NWS Raleigh forecasts storms and potential severe weather in central North Carolina, with rain starting tonight and intensifying on Friday, including possible hail and damaging winds.

Paul M. Green will talk about his book "The Thief, the Senator, and the Knight of the Bleeding Heart" at Chatham Community Library on April 12, discussing the 1870 murder of John Stephens and its impact on North Carolina history.

Raleigh invites residents to share cycling stories for National Bike Month, with selected photos and quotes to be featured on @RaleighTranspo social media.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has initiated an Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being to enhance safety and support in schools. The council includes educators, mental health experts, and law enforcement.

Wake Forest Power is discontinuing the use of door hangers for delinquent payment notifications from July 1, 2025, due to cost and labor, and advises customers to update phone details for continued service alerts.