Wake County commissioners approved contracts for two public safety stations, Sandy Plains and Five Points EMS Station, enhancing emergency readiness and incorporating green technologies.

Hope Village at Method opens in Raleigh, providing former foster youth with nine apartments and supportive services, funded by city and federal grants.

Chatham County offers cost share programs for environmental projects in agriculture and beyond, aiding in water management, erosion control, and pollution mitigation.

Raleigh is forecast to have a 70% chance of rain today with a high of 66°F and windy conditions; the rainy weather will continue into the evening, with a slight chance of showers on Wednesday.

NC Governor Josh Stein seeks $13.5 billion for Hurricane Helene recovery, with plans to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and to present the request in Washington.

Raleigh's 2025 Pavement Rejuvenation Program will use a rejuvenator treatment on 21.7 miles of road to extend street life and reduce the need for resurfacing.

Durham invites residents to discuss Duke Street and Gregson Street/Vickers Avenue safety and accessibility improvements. Concerns include speeding and a high crash rate. Public feedback will be considered for NCDOT approval in 2026.

A woman died and a man is in critical condition after a shooting in Fayetteville. Police are investigating the incident.

Dexter Mills, Jr., 18, was denied bond in court for the first-degree murder of Ericka Lucas, and his cousin, 16, was also charged. Lucas, a former principal, was not the intended target, and the community mourns her educational contributions.

Raleigh's Parks Marketing Team won the 3CMA Award of Excellence for their video series showcasing the city's parks, which was recognized for engaging the community and promoting well-being.

Ericka Ruffin Lucas, former high school principal, died after being shot. Two teens are charged with her murder, with the incident seemingly being a case of crossfire.

Top Trumps USA, licensed by Hasbro, plans to release Monopoly: Raleigh Edition by 2026, featuring local landmarks. Public input is encouraged for places to be highlighted in the game.

A convicted child molester, Isidro Alvarado, is charged with naturalization and passport fraud for lying about his criminal past to gain U.S. citizenship.