Zebulon hosts a Musical Celebration at the Community Center to honor Martin Luther King Jr., featuring the MLK Community Zebulon Chapter Workshop Choir, aiming to unite and celebrate diversity through music.

The Raleigh Police Department celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a series of luncheons, honoring their staff's dedication to serving the community.

The Raleigh Police concluded their annual anti-impaired driving campaign, resulting in 38 DWI arrests, 358 speeding charges, among other violations. The effort emphasized road safety.

Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh is closed for sewer repairs until January 10; residents are advised to seek alternate routes.

Zoe Welsh, a teacher at Ravenscroft School, died from a violent break-in at her home. Suspect Ryan Camacho is charged with murder and breaking and entering.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is conducting a membership drive until March 31, 2026, offering benefits across four price tiers to support its cultural programs.

Raleigh Water begins nighttime construction on East Martin Street for infrastructure improvements, causing detours but aiming for system reliability and to manage growth.

Sunny weather with a high of 53°F and calm winds is expected in Raleigh today, with mild conditions continuing throughout the week. Rain is possible by the weekend.

Forest Ridge Park offers wilderness navigation classes for hikers, with all equipment provided. Sessions are for those 14+, on select dates, with fees for residents and non-residents.

Durham Fire Department has improved its response time, particularly in East Durham, by strategically deploying crews with quicker access to life-saving equipment like the jaws of life.

Raleigh warns of downtown parking scams involving fraudulent QR codes and urges the public to use official parking meters or the Passport app for transactions.

Shashane Chambers is set for parole in 2026 under North Carolina's MAPP, having been sentenced to life for second-degree murder prior to 1994, when parole was abolished for later crimes.

Brier Creek Community Center hosts 'Cupid's Workshop' on Feb 3 for kids aged 5-10 to create Valentine's crafts. Registration available on RecLink for $5.