NCDOT is accepting applications for their free bicycle helmet giveaway to promote safety among young cyclists and encourage helmet use. Organizations can apply to distribute helmets before the February 14 deadline.

A wintry mix is forecast for central North Carolina, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect. The NWS predicts snow, sleet, and ice, potentially disrupting travel. A Cold Weather Advisory also warns of severe wind chills until Thursday.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on NC 24 in Cumberland County, NC. Identified as Anthony Hobbs, he was struck while walking along the highway after his truck possibly ran out of gas.

Raleigh's City Council has approved the master plan for the 80-acre Neuse River Park, setting the stage for construction to begin in 2026 with multiple outdoor recreation features planned.

Carrboro, NC, declared Jan. 5, 2025, as Elizabeth Cotten Day to celebrate the town's famed musician. Her great-granddaughter performed a tribute at the Carrboro Century Center.

Two vehicles collided on South Main Street/US 1A causing significant traffic disruptions and prompting officials to close the southbound lanes. No serious injuries reported, but commuters should seek alternate routes.

A man was shot in a parking garage near a children's museum in downtown Raleigh. He suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized, with police continuing their search for the shooter.

The NWS predicts varying Raleigh weather: fair skies turning cloudy with a 60% chance of rain tonight, a 90% chance of rain Monday, and possible rain and snow by Friday night.

President Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Capt. Hugh Reavis Nelson Jr. for his heroism in the Vietnam War almost 60 years after his death.

Duke Health limits visitor access due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, including flu, RSV, and COVID-19, in the Triangle, with specific age and number restrictions.

Ripken the Bat Dog, cherished for fetching bats at Durham Bulls games and retrieving tees for NC State football, has died at age 8.5. Fans and his owners, the O'Donnells, mourn his passing.

Wake Forest Power received national commendation from the APPA for assisting with electricity restoration after Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida.

Chatham County has made improvements in public safety, parks and recreation, mosquito control, workplace safety, election integrity, voter services, climate initiatives, and fiscal responsibility, aiming for strategic growth and community support.