Raleigh Police Department will upgrade to Axon Records for digital records management and adopt the Taser 10 device following the Raleigh City Council's approval.

Laurel Hills Park hosts an educational event on honeybees and beekeeping on March 28, designed to inform the community about the importance of these pollinators.

The Raleigh Police Department is adopting the StarChase GPS tracking system for safer vehicle pursuits, funded by a $174,620 donation from their foundation.

The N.C. Parole Commission is reviewing inmate Seltzer Lockhart's case for potential parole under the MAPP, despite North Carolina having abolished parole for crimes after 1994.

Raleigh's Historic Trolley to offer a Women's History Tour on March 15, highlighting female figures who impacted the city's history, with tickets priced at $12.

Raleigh is launching a project where local artists will paint e-scooter and e-bike corrals for utility and aesthetics, enhancing city charm and safety.

The Raleigh City Council meeting included adoption of the StarChase system for safer vehicle pursuits, donations to local non-profits, building demolition for Dix Park, police tech upgrades, and fiscal decisions on bonds and annexations.

The Raleigh Police Department's Community Police Academy application deadline is approaching; the program aims to foster transparency and strengthen community ties.

A fatal car crash on Deep Hollow and Duraleigh roads in Raleigh resulted in the death of Kimberly A. Nimmer and left another person injured. The Raleigh Police Department is investigating the incident, which led to traffic disruptions.

Durham reminds residents to recycle holiday trees; drop-offs accepted at Waste Disposal & Recycling Center and specific Saturday sites, with curbside collection for some.

Durham Parks and Recreation releases a new Play More Guide for January-May 2026 with indoor and spring activities for all ages, emphasizing community engagement and early registration.

Central North Carolina, including Raleigh, is set to experience a mix of rain and snow followed by a temperature drop, leading to hazardous conditions like black ice, with a slight warming by the holiday.

Marquis McKenzie is being paroled through the MAPP and is scheduled for release on December 24, 2027, after serving nearly 30 years since his 1997 first-degree murder conviction.