Governor Josh Stein announced State Employee Recognition Week in North Carolina, praising the contributions of state employees to the community's quality of life.

U.S. 70 East in Garner will have one lane closed for the Complete 540 project, potentially slowing traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily over two weeks.

Wake County announces the start of a new master planning process for its parks and open spaces, emphasizing community engagement and future growth needs.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections will meet on May 7, 2025, to discuss various administrative and ethical matters in Raleigh, with public access via Webex and phone.

Wake County urgently seeks foster parents for over 427 children, offering stipends and support to aid their care while working towards family reunification.

Raleigh volunteers dedicated 2,673.81 hours to environmental activities during Earth Month, planting trees and cleaning greenways, with a call for ongoing civic engagement.

State Auditor Dave Boliek appointed three members to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, all proposed by the NC Republican Party, effective May 1, 2025.

Governor Stein announces $55 million in grants for 2,812 small businesses in Western North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery, emphasizing the need for more aid.

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park is inviting artists over 18 to participate in the Artival event on June 17th, 2025, as part of the Juneteenth Celebrations.

Raleigh's weather forecast includes a sunny week with highs near 88°F, potential severe storms over the weekend, and continued chances of rain into the next week.

Raleigh's forecast predicts mostly sunny weather with a chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, highs around 88-89°F, and a slight risk of precipitation throughout the week.

Carrboro hosts Mental Health Mondays in May with discussions, activities, and refreshments at the Drakeford Library, including topics like diversion programs, CIT roles, and self-care.

Raleigh Yard Waste Center offers free organic mulch from April 22 to May 10 in celebration of Earth Day and Compost Awareness, available for residents and businesses.