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Carrboro celebrates Earth Day with Open Streets on April 6, featuring a car-free Weaver Street, eco-friendly activities, local music, and food options.
Politics & Govt in ...
Forty-three public sector employees from North Carolina completed the Certified Public Manager® Program, with a ceremony scheduled at the State Archives.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced a new Task Force for Child Care and Early Education aimed at improving local child care options and supporting the workforce in the sector.
Parks & Nature in ...
Wake County will open Beech Bluff County Park in Willow Spring with an event on Saturday featuring a ribbon cutting, speeches, and various activities.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was stabbed to death in a quiet Durham neighborhood, with police swiftly arresting a suspect. The incident is considered isolated with no public danger.
Ricardo Baez Cardenas, a 35-year-old Durham father, was killed in a suspected road rage shooting on I-40, leaving behind two children and a grieving family.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MacGregor Downs Road near The Oakwood School in Pitt County will be closed from March 10 to March 21 for a crossline replacement ahead of resurfacing.
The Raleigh Fire Department is offering a free emergency response training for volunteers through the CERT program, covering skills like fire safety and disaster medical operations.
Wake Forest is accepting food truck vendor applications for their 2025 Fireworks Spectacular until April 11, with space for 18 vendors and a $175 fee.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Fuquay Varina Chorale is hosting a "Let's Go To The Movies!" spring concert featuring iconic movie songs, with performances on May 2 and 3, tickets at $10.
Carrboro's Mayor declared March 8, 2025, International Women's Day, and highlighted the need to combat gender-based violence, urging the recognition of femicide as a separate crime.
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority announces overnight closures for ramps at Exits 39 and 43 on Toll N.C. 540 for construction, affecting night-time commutes on March 9-10, with detour routes provided.
Governor Josh Stein visited Yancey County to meet with officials and residents affected by Hurricane Helene, touring the damage and emphasizing community recovery efforts.
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