NCDPI plans to amend its ESSA State plan for the 2024–25 school year to align with state education policy, focusing on English Language Proficiency criteria.

Rolesville refines the Trail Art Design Competition with a new two-part application process, compensation for selected artists, and art pieces to be displayed in June.

Chatham Community Library celebrates Black History Month with Reggie Harris' "Freedom Songs and the Civil Rights Movement" program in Pittsboro on February 7.

Raleigh seeks public input on cooling urban parks and offers a $25 gift card incentive for feedback on making green spaces more comfortable during summer.

The John P. "Top" Greene Community Center is hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Feb. 20 to provide seniors with health, wellness, and technology information.

NCDOT announces temporary closure of Hodge Road in Knightdale for railroad and paving improvements, with detours via I-87, I-540, and Knightdale Boulevard from Jan. 28 to 31.

Capital Blvd in Raleigh experienced a brief traffic signal outage due to a blown transformer, with the issue reported at 8:08 a.m. and resolved by 8:32 a.m., according to the Raleigh Police Department.

Coquette Brasserie in Raleigh resumed dinner service following a fatal shooting, with the owners describing the reopening as a step towards healing for the staff and community.

NCDOT has released its "NCDOT Cash Watch Numbers" for financial transparency, adhering to state law requirements, detailing weekly financial activities and available on its website.

North Carolina's OSFM report shows a grim total of 122 fire deaths in 2024, with 14 already in early 2025, emphasizing the need for increased fire safety measures.

Judge Jerry W. Blackwell invoked hope and unity at Duke Chapel in memory of MLK and addressed societal divides, within Duke University's event honoring King's legacy.

North Carolina State Rep. Joe John resigns due to a terminal cancer diagnosis, ending his tenure marked by a dedication to justice and public service.

Garrett Elliott, 21, was killed in a daytime Fayetteville shooting; police urge witnesses to share information.