The 'Breakfast with Santa' event will be held on Dec. 20 at the Tarboro Road Community Center, featuring free food, activities, gift raffles, and a visit from Santa.

"Veterans & Coffee" event series for San Francisco veterans starts next month, offering support and education in a social setting, hosted by Elree T. Smith and free to attend.

NC Governor Josh Stein attended the NC Farm Bureau convention, supported agriculture's economic role, and addressed farmer hardships, while aiding food banks with state funds.

The Raleigh Police Department visited Long Island to recruit potential officers from local colleges, aiming to address officer shortages and build community relations.

Durham held a public preview for its City Fleet Auction, offering over 140 vehicles for potential new owners to inspect before continuing with online bidding until December 7.

Cheryl Andrews McDonald is appointed as a District Court judge in North Carolina's Judicial District 31, bringing nearly two decades of legal experience.

Raleigh initiates a mulch truck program to distribute locally recycled mulch throughout the city, using a high-capacity truck with a 300-foot blower hose to maintain cityscapes sustainably.

Forest Ridge Park offers post-sunset activities, including guided night hikes and glow disc golf on December 10, January 14, and February 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. for individuals 14 and older. Registration and a small fee are required.

Raleigh Parks invites locals to a Public Open House to provide feedback on Neuse River Park's design, with an online survey for those unable to attend.

Kelly Policelli is appointed as the State Archivist of North Carolina by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The Raleigh Youth Council is organizing a free Santa's Workshop event for families and children up to 12 years old on December 13 at Abbotts Creek Park, featuring holiday crafting and festive music.

A Dominican national with prior child sex offenses, Jeffry Jose De Pena, faces perjury and immigration fraud charges for lying on his DACA application.

The Chapel Hill Police Department announced on Facebook that 14-year-old Saniya Forbes was found safe after being reported missing. They thanked the public for their help.