Charlotte will end its NoDa street-vending pilot this Sunday as officials weigh citywide permit rules and tougher enforcement. A public input session is scheduled for next week.

St. Charles Parish Council will meet to discuss community infrastructure and revise a polling place, alongside potential savings on a bridge project and investments in water treatment and recreational facilities.

Raleigh's Marsh Creek Community Center and Raleigh City Farm host an Urban Farm Open House on March 19, offering tours, produce sampling, and a glimpse into local urban agriculture.

CCSD says some reporting about sweeping budget reductions and staff "surplus" notices is inaccurate as the district finalizes budgets for 2026–27. Officials say they will keep employees updated.

New Rolesville neighbors report recurring outages that sometimes last hours; Duke Energy says upgrades are underway to add capacity and reroute power. Residents want faster fixes and clearer timelines.

A Jacksonville homeowner says neighborhood fiber work ruptured a sewer line, flooding his house and leaving a roughly $75,000 repair gap after insurance payouts.

Part of Cary’s Citizen’s Convenience Center sits in railroad right‑of‑way, forcing the town to weigh closure, a partial scale‑back or a multi‑million dollar relocation. Council approved a $40K study as staff prepares costed options.

An attorney says a 9-year-old detained at Dilley told him she doesn't want to live; advocates say the facility's conditions and legal limbo are harming children.

LaMarr Franklin, a north-side Milwaukee leader and Vietnam veteran, died at 80. A $16M affordable housing development on King Drive now bears his name.

State agents and auditors have opened inquiries into the Concorde Estates CDD after residents flagged a rapid $900,000 spending spike and missing filings.

A 16‑year‑old Stevens High junior collapsed during an off‑season practice and later died at a hospital. Northside ISD says it is investigating and has counselors on campus.

NYC nurses vote on new contracts to possibly end their monthlong strike; the outcome may vary by hospital, with some nurses urging rejection of the deal.

Saint Charles is preparing for its 5th St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, starting at 4 PM, with festive floats and a route from the Lewis and Clark Boathouse to Main Street.