April Wood is named Garner's new downtown and economic development administrator, starting February 17th, with a strong local background in business planning.

Interstate 440 near Melbourne Road will have overnight rolling closures due to utility work, impacting traffic significantly between midnight and 4 a.m. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.

Poké Pals offers a safe space on Hill Street for kids 6-12 to trade Pokémon cards and learn game strategies on February 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; entry is $10.

Advisory for rainy and windy conditions in central North Carolina with a sunny forecast ahead despite potential minor flooding and gusts up to 25 mph.

Greystone Community Center introduces Evening Flow Yoga classes focused on gentle yoga, led by experienced instructor Sarah Peters. Open to adults, classes start on March 4, once a week, for a monthly fee of $48.

Wake Forest is safeguarding the future of its historic pecan grove by removing unsafe trees and planting new ones, while also encouraging community engagement through pecan harvesting.

Raleigh residents have various eco-friendly options for leaf disposal, including using biodegradable bags for collection, composting, and utilizing city services like vacuum equipment during designated periods.

Governor Josh Stein declared February 10-14 as School Bus Driver Week in North Carolina, highlighting their role in students’ success and the need for improved conditions and pay.

A South Carolina man was sentenced to over six years for cocaine trafficking after a guilty plea; his arrest involved a surveillance operation uncovering two kilos of cocaine.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has launched a digital Helene Recovery Dashboard to track and enhance transparency in the state's hurricane recovery efforts.

Wake County authorities are investigating a water rescue involving an unconscious diver who was pulled from a lake and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Nine North Carolina educators are finalists for the 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teacher of the Year, recognized for their dedication and innovation.

Raleigh's updated annexation procedure now requires City Council approval before plan reviews or utility connections, effective February 1, 2025, streamlining development processes at the city's edges.