Marcus McPhatter has been approved for parole through the Mutual Agreement Parole Program, with a release date set for June 2, 2025. He is serving a life sentence since 1998 for murder.

Latta University Historic Park offers a watercolor painting class on May 31, led by Rick Bennett, including supplies and open to those 12+. Register beforehand for the outdoor session.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces over $41 million investment in high-speed internet for 11,816 households and businesses across 17 counties to bridge the digital divide.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults hosts the Death Cafe, a monthly event for open discussions about death without set agendas or themes, accompanied by tea and cake.

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.