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.

A three-vehicle crash caused significant delays on southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1. No serious injuries occurred, and traffic returned to normal after the scene was cleared.

Orange County Animal Services reminds pet owners to protect their pets from cold weather, emphasizing that even fur-coated animals are at risk of cold-related issues such as frostbite and hypothermia.

NCCU receives a $1 million grant from Google.org to set up an AI research hub, marking a diversity milestone in the tech sector and supporting AI education within the HBCU community.

Raleigh has adopted a new parks plan after an 18-month process with community involvement, focusing on public health and environmental sustainability.

North Carolina's Department of Transportation partners with state universities to form the University Transportation Center of Excellence, aiming to advance air mobility and drone innovation for transportation systems.

The National Weather Service reports a shift from sunny to rainy weather in Raleigh, with fluctuating temperatures and high rain chances throughout the week.

A man from Union County is charged with insurance fraud involving forgery and false pretense, as reported by the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner.