Raleigh begins construction of Parkside Apartments, an affordable housing project aimed to ease the city's housing crisis, with 144 units designated for families of various incomes and individuals with disabilities.

Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro is hosting an event with author Bill Arthur to discuss his book about the creation of Fearrington Village, an English-style community in North Carolina.

An unclaimed $392,256 lottery ticket sold in Fayetteville, NC, will expire next week if the winner does not come forward. The Carolina Cash 5 ticket matches all five winning numbers from the November 5 drawing.

Raleigh and Wake County begin construction of Parkside Apartments, a 144-unit complex aimed at helping with housing affordability, set to be completed in 2026.

North Carolina's Department of Information Technology named I-Sah Hsieh as its first AI governance and policy executive to oversee AI's ethical and secure use in the state.

A man from Halifax County was sentenced to 11 years for narcotics distribution, following a guilty plea. Multiple controlled purchases and a search warrant supported the case.

Wake Forest is planning a Building, Electrical, & Deck Safety Month event with activities and educational opportunities on April 26 at Town & Country Hardware.

Rosehill Road in Fayetteville is closed for drainage upgrades, with expected reopening on May 2. Detours are in place. The city-funded $1.3 million project includes sidewalks and culverts, managed by NCDOT, and should be complete by fall.

Governor Josh Stein honored ten North Carolinians for their contributions in various fields, awarding eight the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and two the Laurel Wreath.

The Kids Food Fest in Marbles and Moore Square offers free culinary activities aimed at teaching families about balanced diets through workshops, a scavenger hunt, and entertainment.

Raleigh Police Department invites residents to discuss concerns with Chief Boyce in "Chat with the Chief" sessions, aiming to foster transparency and trust.

Raleigh's First Friday Market and Movie is rescheduled for May 9th with activities, a vendor market, food trucks, and a free screening of "Tangled" at Moore Square from 5-9 p.m.

The NCDHHS emphasized the importance of environmental health for North Carolinians' welfare on Earth Day, highlighting its programs and the threat of losing federal funding.