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The Raleigh Fire Department offers free smoke alarm installation in the PT Alley neighborhood as part of the Smoke Alarm Saturday event to enhance fire safety.
Wake County celebrates Pride Month with events at libraries and parks, including book clubs, nature walks, and a Pride Paddle, promoting diversity and inclusion.
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Raleigh faces marginal risk of severe thunderstorms today, with potential damaging winds and large hail; a clear week follows with a chance of showers next weekend.
NCDHHS will host a session on the Olmstead Plan at the i2i Spring 2025 Conference to discuss integration of people with disabilities into the community.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh warns of severe storms today in central NC with risks of damaging winds and hail, advising residents to stay alert.
The NWS forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and dynamic weather for central North Carolina, with potential severe storms and hazardous conditions expected in the coming days.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Elizabeth City man, Rashawn M. Baum, received a 78-month federal prison sentence for intending to distribute fentanyl. Baum had pled guilty and was sentenced after a high-speed chase and crash.
Two men were injured in an early morning shooting outside a Durham apartment complex; the shooter remains unidentified and the investigation continues.
Wake Forest will honor US Army veteran Edgar Paul Garrison, Jr. at the 61st Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2nd, with family participation and a display of tributes.
Wake County Public Libraries launch "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program with activities, rewards, and reading for all ages from May 31-August 23.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra is scheduled to perform in Fuquay Varina on June 27, 2025, offering an evening of big band and swing jazz for $10 a ticket.
Following a break-in in Hillsborough, NC, one suspect was detained and another fled after a vehicle chase and crash; authorities continue to search for the at-large suspect.
Raleigh's Memorial Day weekend forecast includes sunshine and possible showers, with fluctuating temperatures and a consistent chance of rain throughout the week.
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