Michael D. Parker, sentenced to life for second-degree murder in 1993, has been approved for parole under the Mutual Agreement Parole Program, and is set to be released on February 3, 2025.

Raleigh's Yard Waste Center on New Hope Road will no longer accept garbage and recycling; residents are directed to use alternate sites and a web tool for disposal locations.

NCDIT is participating in Data Privacy Week to highlight the importance of data protection and provide privacy tips for individuals and organizations.

Raleigh police investigate a shooting on Sinclair Drive; victim suffers life-threatening injuries, no arrests yet.

Governor Stein requests $20 billion in disaster relief and extended FEMA support from President Trump during his visit to North Carolina.

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.