The North Carolina State Board of Elections will use a public drawing and coin flip to determine ballot order for the 2026 elections, which may influence voter choices due to the "primacy effect."

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park to host a Black History Month event with activities, vendors, and free entry.

The NWS predicts a mild week for Raleigh, with partly sunny skies, breezy conditions, and temperatures around 59°F, followed by probable rain and potential thunderstorms. Sunny weather to return by the weekend.

Raleigh introduces a new art and craft program for all ages at the John P. Greene African American Cultural Center, led by local artist Pamela Douglas.

The Franklin Police Department detailed their activities from November 24 to December 7, 2025, including multiple investigations, arrests for various offenses, and 426 calls for service.

Chatham County invites residents to attend a Board of Commissioners meeting at the Historic Courthouse on December 15, with sessions at 1pm and 6pm, or to watch online.

Durham, NC calls for artists to contribute to the Merrick-Moore Park Aquatics Center, offering a significant public art opportunity to create works that reflect community and play.

NC State men's soccer team beat Saint Louis 2-1 to advance to the College Cup final against Washington, buoyed by home crowd support and two headers from Donovan Phillip and Taig Healy.

Allison Schafer is retiring as NC's general counsel for education; Tiffany Lucas will succeed her in 2026. Schafer's career spanned over 40 years. Lucas has extensive legal expertise, including a decade at the NCDOJ.

North Carolina announces new film grants to boost local film production, create 4,900 jobs, and inject $113 million into the economy, with projects like "The Hunting Wives" and "RJ Decker" receiving significant funds.

Raleigh's oldest operating fire station, Fire Station 3, set for closure in 2026, has been honored by its firefighters as they prepare for its replacement with a modern facility.

North Carolina released $270 million for water infrastructure repair and improvement in areas damaged by Hurricane Helene, focusing on resilience against future floods.

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology breaks ground on expanded facilities in North Carolina, investing $102.5 million and creating 217 jobs, with Governor Stein lauding the state's business environment and manufacturing workforce.