Wake Forest urges caution due to snow; roads are treacherous, and non-essential travel is discouraged. Town facilities close early and services like waste collection are delayed. No power outages reported.

Raleigh is under a Winter Weather Advisory with snow, sleet, and potential ice causing hazardous conditions until Thursday morning, with weather improvement and warming expected by the weekend.

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh hosts a free, family-friendly Mardi Gras event with food, music, and activities.

Wake Forest announces the end of curbside loose leaf collection on March 14, requiring residents to use compostable bags or reusable containers for yard waste.

Wake Forest officials announce park lighting upgrades for energy efficiency and cost savings, including LED installations and state-of-the-art control systems.

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt unveils Future-Ready North Carolina, focusing on childcare, education reform, and workforce development for the state's economic future.

Rolesville has been named Tree City USA for the ninth consecutive year, highlighting its dedication to urban forestry and environmental efforts like tree planting and invasive species removal.

North Carolina reports its first two pediatric flu-related deaths of the season and urges vaccination for children 6 months and older amid a rise in flu cases.

The City of Raleigh Museum hosts free Animal Adoption Day on March 1, offering a chance to meet pets and learn about adoption.

Lane closures for utility work will disrupt traffic on Mexico Road and Grand Teton on specific dates in February, with weather-permitting lane shifts.

Carrboro is set to open the Drakeford Library Complex in February 2025, offering a hub for learning, recreation, and arts with a library, community departments, a radio station, and performance spaces.

A fire in an Aberdeen apartment complex injured a firefighter, displaced 19 residents, and affected eight apartments. Firefighters from multiple departments responded and rescued a dog, with two cats missing. The cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service predicts rainy and potentially icy weather for Raleigh, NC, with fluctuating temperatures and high chances of precipitation throughout the coming week.