Mikkel Patterson of Wake Forest PRCR earned the Certified Park and Recreation Professional credential after passing an exam and meeting stringent qualifications.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht invites Cary residents to the State of Cary address at Cary Town Hall on April 22, where they can engage with local governance and hear about community progress.

Carrboro government offices will close on Good Friday, April 18, shifting waste collection to Monday, April 21. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.

Task Force 8, comprising Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill firefighters, assisted with flood relief in Kentucky. The Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association celebrated their safe return and their efforts in saving lives and animals.

Two suspects were arrested for the attempted murder of a Franklin County deputy, facing multiple charges including drug offenses and attempted first-degree murder.

Gunfire outside Raleigh's Star Bar resulted in no injuries, but police found multiple vehicles with bullet damage. The incident remains under investigation.

The National Weather Service reports a fair week for Raleigh, NC, with temps ranging from 38°F to 83°F, calm winds, and potential gusts on Tuesday posing a fire danger.

Wake County Public Health starts "Wake up to PrEP," aiming to reduce HIV by promoting PrEP usage, especially among high-risk and African American communities.

Block Gallery hosts a panel on art and ecology, featuring Deborah Kruger, Scott Hazard, and Bryan England to discuss the link between creativity and environmentalism.

The Raleigh Convention Center is expanding, including a new amphitheater. South Street will close from April 14 for construction. Detours will be provided.

Love Tribe is set to perform at the Friday Night on White concert series in Wake Forest, with food, drinks, and family-friendly entertainment available. The event is free and runs from 6-9 p.m. on South White Street.

North Carolina's flu-related deaths surpassed 500, the highest since 2009. Officials stress the virus's severity and the impact of federal funding cuts on public health services.

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion provided 650,000 people with healthcare, impacting essential workers and reducing overdoses, despite potential federal cuts threatening progress.