Governor Josh Stein executes executive orders to aid Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene, focusing on temporary housing, infrastructure repair, and long-term recovery.

Raleigh offers curbside Christmas tree collection until February 14, 2025. Residents must remove all decorations before placing trees curbside on their yard waste day.

Josh Stein was sworn in as North Carolina's 76th governor, succeeding Roy Cooper. His priorities include hurricane recovery, economic growth, education, and personal freedoms.

Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina commuted sentences for two inmates and granted pardons to two others, recognizing their rehabilitation and contributions to society.

The NCDOT responded to Hurricane Helene's devastation by awarding over 410 construction and maintenance contracts totaling over $3 billion, showcasing resilience and progress.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 individuals on death row to life without parole after reviewing each case for factors such as the crime's nature and potential trial biases.

The North Carolina Retirement Systems reported healthy growth, valued at $127 billion by the end of Dale Folwell's term, up from $89 billion in 2017, and boasting an 8% return for 2024.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh forecasts a chance of rain today and potential severe storms with high winds and an isolated tornado on Sunday, calming to clear skies by Monday. Residents are advised to stay alert.

A pipe burst at Duke University Hospital caused the emergency department to flood, leading to patient relocation and ambulance diversion to nearby hospitals.

A man was shot in a moving car on I-95 near Dunn, leading to a crash and serious injuries. A trooper gave first aid, and authorities are investigating the incident.

A woman was fatally shot at a Fayetteville transitional housing facility on Christmas Eve, prompting police investigation and enhanced security measures.

A section of Raleigh's Walnut Creek Greenway Trail is temporarily closed due to structural damage between mile markers 2.25 and 2.50. Repair timelines are unclear.

A man was hospitalized and another arrested after a Christmas Eve stabbing in south Raleigh, where Omar Satiel Rodrigo-Ramirez faces charges including felony assault.