David McCarthy has been promoted to Judicial District Manager for District 2 by the Department of Adult Correction, overseeing Community Supervision in five North Carolina counties.

Raleigh welcomes a new City Council with a public swearing-in on December 2, livestreamed online. Mayor Cowell and others will take office with a ceremony at Meymandi Concert Hall followed by a reception with music.

The NC Fire Marshal issued a statement correcting misinformation about temporary housing for Hurricane Helene victims, affirming safety and code compliance, and noting no forced evictions occurred.

The City of Raleigh is seeking resident input on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through the Active Mobility Plan Open House. Details are available on the city's website.

North Carolina's LIEAP opens applications for heating bill assistance to older adults and disabled individuals starting Dec. 2, 2024, with payments made directly to heating vendors.

Two siblings from Rockingham County are charged with check counterfeiting, facing multiple counts including conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining property by false pretense.

Durham woman, Yadira Hernandez-Perez, was arrested for drug trafficking after being found with $76k and 18 kg of cocaine during a traffic stop and house search.

Convicted murderer Michael McLellan attempted to escape custody twice during his sentencing for the murder of Hania Aguilar. He was subdued both times.

Three men were charged following a fatal shooting at a Cook Out restaurant in Durham, North Carolina, which resulted in the death of 29-year-old Davicia Jean Ann Lee.

Oralia Rodriguez Flores pleads guilty to narcotics trafficking and money laundering, facing potential life imprisonment for her role in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Her activities included distributing drugs and laundering over $1 million.

A recount of ballots for North Carolina's Supreme Court seat is set to begin, with Republican Jefferson G. Griffin requesting a recount against Democrat Allison Riggs, who leads by 625 votes.

Kevin Lassiter from Tyner received a 10-year federal prison sentence for possessing child pornography after a plea and following CyberTips from NCMEC.

New exit ramp from Toll N.C. 540 West to Old Stage Road opens, easing traffic as part of the Complete 540 project.