Post-Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina sees a 300% increase in flights aiding relief efforts, necessitating coordination to maintain safe airspace.

In Apex, a custody exchange resulted in a grandmother being killed by a vehicle driven by Bradford Brown, who now faces voluntary manslaughter charges.

Wake County invites public input on short-term rental regulation changes, potentially allowing non-resident owners to operate these rentals. The Board of Commissioners will discuss this further at their next meeting.

Bennett Place State Historic Site commemorates the 160th anniversary of the Civil War's end and slavery's abolition with historical events on April 25-26.

Carrboro Mayor Foushee declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting high rates of violence, with disproportionate impact on certain groups, and local efforts for support and advocacy.

FEMA and NCEM seek public input on a Raleigh home elevation project to mitigate flood risk. The house is in a flood-prone area and elevating it would reduce potential property damage and loss of life. Public comments are open until a specified date.

Carrboro is a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award due to its civic engagement and sustainability efforts.

Raleigh's Crabtree Creek Trail now features glow-in-the-dark centerline markings to improve safety during low light conditions, enhancing the user experience on a 1-mile section.

Free child seat clinics start in Western NC to help Hurricane Helene-affected families, providing safety education and proper car seat installations by certified technicians.

Wake County is expanding high-speed internet to areas lacking it, using state funds and a partnership. The project benefits 125 households, 19 businesses, and is part of a larger $18 million initiative.

Durham announces service changes for Good Friday, with closures of city offices, no yard waste collection, and adjustments for parks and waste centers. Some services such as GoDurham transit will operate as usual.

North Carolina settles on lower mobile home insurance rate hikes than initially proposed, with increases of 11% for MH-F and 8% for MH-C policies over two years, affecting about 148,000 policyholders.

Governor Josh Stein discussed the importance of supporting former inmates' reentry into society and reducing recidivism at the North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference.