A 47-year-old Youngsville man, Samuel Oakley Jr., received a 19-year prison sentence for operating a large-scale drug trafficking network involving cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, alongside firearms offenses.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Ferguson-Easley Elementary School to discuss his budget proposal focused on educational investment, including increased teacher salaries, modernizing school facilities, and enhancing student safety.

The National Weather Service warns of increased fire danger in Raleigh, NC due to low humidity and gusty winds, with a statewide ban on open burning in effect.

Mayor Janet Cowell to give her first State of the City Address on March 26 at CAM Raleigh, discussing Raleigh's Council achievements and future plans, with a focus on housing, homelessness, public safety, and resilience.

Yeadon Fabric Domes, LLC will invest $4.6 million in a Fayetteville, NC facility, creating 72 jobs, with support from a state grant and local partners.

Wake County Public Health offers free at-home STI test kits to address increasing infection rates, providing easy access and respecting privacy concerns.

A woman in Wilson County has been charged with insurance fraud after claiming injuries at multiple Piggly Wiggly stores to obtain money from an insurer.

Raleigh residents can now stream city council meetings live online for increased transparency and convenience, starting with sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today.

Raeford Road near Highland Country Club in Fayetteville will close for eight months for culvert replacement, starting March 31, affecting traffic and requiring detours.

Greensboro woman Crystal Frierson arrested for alleged car insurance fraud involving forged documents for a false stolen vehicle claim. Commissioner Causey highlights fraud's impact on premiums.

Chapel Hill reintroduces seven electric buses following safety inspections after one caught fire in December; the other three remain grounded due to the same battery type.

The Comic Book & Toy Expo is returning, hosted by Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources and Play4Life Comics at Flaherty Park Community Center.

A Nash County man shot a 15-year-old during a reported vehicle theft and now faces several charges including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.