The Durham County Tax Administration is reminding residents to pay their property and personal taxes by January 6, 2025, to avoid interest and fees. Payment can be done online, by mail, or in person, with assistance available for eligible taxpayers.

Lake Lynn Community Center in Raleigh introduces a new ballet class for children ages 5-12, blending technique and fun. Classes start January 8, held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with affordable fees for residents and non-residents. Registration is open.

Charlotte teacher Vanessa Smith wins the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize for her teaching excellence.

The ramp from I-440 West to eastbound Wade Avenue in Raleigh reopens, marking a significant step in the I-440 widening project, aimed at reducing congestion. Drivers are urged to be cautious with the new traffic pattern.

An Archdale man, Darrius Moore, has been charged with insurance fraud and other felonies for allegedly filing false claims to obtain nearly $11,000 from a renters' insurance policy.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation invites 8 to 14-year-olds to free monthly mountain bike rides. Safety gear required; registration recommended but drop-ins allowed.

Deputy Chief Bob Grossman is set to become the interim police chief of the Zebulon Police Department starting January 1, 2025, succeeding outgoing Chief Jacqui Boykin.

The Wheels Roller Skating Rink is nearing its 2025 opening at Merrick-Moore Park, with Durham Parks and Recreation getting ready for the final stages of preparation.

Governor Roy Cooper launches the Tech Resource Finder, a digital tool created to help North Carolinians access internet-related resources, such as digital skills classes and public computer access points.

Bo Ferguson is appointed as Durham's next city manager, taking over from Wanda Page on January 1, 2025. He is recognized for his long-term service and achievements, such as the HEART Program and fire department merger.

Custom Flavors is setting up a production hub in Concord, North Carolina, creating 30 new jobs and investing $6.5 million, with support from a state grant contingent on meeting job and investment targets.

Ex-Harlem Globetrotter Quentin Jackson was sentenced to 7 years for COVID-19 fraud and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution for laundering PPP loans.

Construction will begin on Phase 3 of Dunn Creek Greenway in Wake Forest, promising 1.8 miles of new trail and three footbridges, with expected completion in spring 2026.