Wake County law enforcement and federal agencies arrested 17 people in a sting operation, seizing drugs and firearms, with charges ranging from trafficking to maintaining drug dwellings.

A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Fayetteville Smokey Bones; 18-year-old Sencedrick Barham was identified as the victim. Police are investigating the homicide with no arrests made yet.

The Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Wake Forest at Flaherty Park on March 22, offering free admission to enthusiasts of vintage comics and pop culture memorabilia.

A stolen motorcycle chase ended in a crash on Wade Avenue, Raleigh after speeding through multiple counties, leading to the motorcyclist's hospitalization and multiple charges.

Chatham County offices will open at 10 a.m. on February 21, 2025, due to winter weather, with updates available on the county website and social media.

North Carolina announced a 12-month fee waiver for their state and local employees' NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans, expecting to save participants $1.7 million.

The Town of Fuquay-Varina has closed facilities and cancelled events for Wednesday due to expected bad weather, but recycling will occur as scheduled.

The annual Raleigh Roasts event is returning to Moore Square Park, featuring local coffee, tea, and treats, along with live music, coinciding with the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Chatsworth Products plans a $11 million expansion at its New Bern facility in North Carolina, creating 45 new jobs, as announced by Governor Josh Stein.

Garner planners to review a proposal for North Garner Middle School, involving variances for height and transparency. The public hearing is set for February 27, 2025.

North Carolina awards ten teachers with the Governor's Educator Discovery Award, supporting their professional development in public and charter schools.

The City of Raleigh is seeking public feedback on transportation through surveys to improve safety and sustainability, including on projects like the Tarboro Street Corridor and Glenwood South Safety Pilot.

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education month in North Carolina, emphasizing workforce development and the goal to become #1 in apprenticeships nationwide.