Governor Josh Stein will honor graduates at several Western North Carolina institutions, acknowledging their resilience through adverse events like the pandemic and Hurricane Helene.

Raleigh celebrates National Bike Month with events including the 2nd annual Historic Bike Ride highlighting LGBTQIA+ history on May 3 and promoting cycling benefits.

A mother and daughter were safely found after a reported kidnapping in Garner, following an armed break-in where suspects demanded $1 million. They were discovered in Wake Forest and the suspects remain unidentified.

Wake Forest Power restored power by 10:40 am after a downtown outage affecting 77 customers. The cause remains unclear, with residents advised to use online reporting tools.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina expressed support for law enforcement at the NC Sheriffs' Association meeting and outlined new budget provisions for public safety, including salary increases, a Cold Case Unit, and a Fentanyl Control Unit.

Operation Fan Heat Relief in North Carolina is distributing fans to seniors and disabled individuals from May 1 to October 31, 2025, to prevent heat-related illnesses.

A Wake Forest woman was sentenced to prison for defrauding the government of $85,000 in COVID-19 relief funds through the PPP by submitting false applications.

Jones Dairy Road is undergoing widening by Iron Horse Contractors until mid-May due to Quail Crossing Subdivision developments, with lane reductions and flagger-assisted traffic control.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has appealed to President Trump to extend FEMA's 100% cost-sharing for Hurricane Helene recovery, citing a potential increase in state costs.

Raleigh honored local volunteers with the 2025 Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards, celebrating significant community contributions, particularly in parks and recreation.

Raleigh highlighted road safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week with a campaign and NCDOT events. The HAWKS Program aids in work zone safety, issuing 31,000 citations last year.

Raleigh is warned of thunderstorms with a chance of severe weather including heavy rain and quarter-sized hail; calm weather is expected following the weekend.

A Charlotte man, Nigel Vines, faces three felony charges for allegedly committing insurance fraud by submitting altered invoices, with fraudulent claims totaling $32,904.45.