NCDPI received a $3.9 million grant to pilot a project integrating 'durable skills' into student assessments in North Carolina, aiming to enhance workforce readiness.

Brian Blount was arrested in Goldsboro for murder and illegal firearm possession following Daquan Simms' death.

Weather in Raleigh, NC, is set to improve with fog clearing for a partly sunny day; a calm week with mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights is expected, including a slight chance of showers by Friday night.

Broughton High School in Raleigh was on a code red lockdown due to an unconfirmed report of a gun on campus, one day after a student was found with a gun off school grounds. Police found no weapons and the school returned to code green.

Brandon Cromartie, a former substitute teacher, was charged with indecent liberties with a student from an incident last year and was released on a $25,000 bond.

A fire at a Cary Motel 6 led to two hospitalizations and the evacuation of guests, with the blaze originating in a maintenance room. Cause is under investigation; the motel is closed until further notice.

A woman and child died in a head-on collision in Durham involving an Infiniti QX60 and a Chevy Cobalt on Saturday. Durham Police are investigating the crash.

Gunfire at Crabtree Valley Mall's parking deck led to no injuries but prompted a police response and arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking information.

Chatham County acquires a 0.7-acre lot to expand South Bynum River Access Park, following negotiation with the late owner's heirs, aiming to tackle erosion and enhance outdoor recreation.

Durham County will close county offices for Veterans Day 2024, including public health and libraries, with emergency services available and normal operations resuming the next day.

North Carolina received a $105 million federal grant to improve its rail systems, with a total project budget of $170 million. Benefits include economic, safety, and environmental improvements.

Raleigh celebrates the transformation of Commerce Place with a community event featuring local pop-ups, live music, and a public input session on its future use.

Jimmy L. Floyd, serving life for murder and a concurrent 40-year robbery sentence, is scheduled for parole in 2027 under MAPP, due to pre-1994 sentencing laws.