North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek plans to remove all DEI initiatives from the OSA, citing they are divisive and lack benefit, with reference to similar federal and state actions.

Raleigh Museum hosts free Lunchbox Lecture series featuring Wanda Cox-Bailey, focused on African American community history and children's literature.

Items in a suspect's car after a Raleigh shootout were examined by authorities and deemed not a threat. Two people were killed in the incident, including the suspect, and an officer was critically injured.

Dev Sangvai of NCDHHS visited NC for recovery efforts post-Hurricane Helene, distributing supplies and discussing long-term plans with local services.

Residents in Wake Forest, NC are advised to lock their doors as police seek an armed carjacking suspect following a Mercedes hijacking near Triangle Town Center.

Durham Police reported over 3,400 car burglaries last year and advised residents on preventive measures such as locking cars and not leaving valuables visible.

St. Peters, Missouri, announces closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, affecting various city services while maintaining some, like trash collection.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory for central North Carolina due to expected wind chills of 2-9 degrees, advising residents to dress warmly and protect against frostbite and hypothermia.

Sheriff Birkhead discusses disagreements with Durham County commissioners over training facility upgrades, funding, and resource concerns, highlighting collaboration, community safety efforts, and infrastructure issues.

NC By Train sees a surge in ridership, with over 720,000 passengers, a 12% increase from 2023 and 55% since 2019, due to its convenience, affordability, and eco-friendliness.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has requested FEMA to extend the TSA program to aid residents rebuilding after a disaster, emphasizing the need for secure winter housing.

Raleigh Water seeks staff for sewer maintenance and emphasizes the importance of training, community cooperation, and sustainable practices to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.

An emergency alert system glitch in Wake County erroneously sent an "all clear" message countywide instead of just to Zebulon after a manhunt. The error was due to a technical flaw with geofencing.