North Carolina partners with GovRAMP to improve cloud security, with standards effective April 1. NCDIT will host webinars to assist vendors starting Feb. 26.

Neighbors at a southeast Raleigh meeting pushed back on plans for a large Wake County Animal Center on the Randleigh tract, citing worries about barking and proximity to homes. County leaders say the design adds mitigation and more services.

Hill Street Park is hosting a "Little Leprechaun" event for toddlers on March 16, featuring crafts and storytime. Pre-registration and an $8 fee are required.

A new Monster report finds rising demand for nurses, caregivers and warehouse workers. Raleigh employers are competing harder on pay, schedules and training to fill frontline roles.

Wake County EMS will roll out a phone-based triage system in March to prioritize life-threatening 911 calls and route low-acuity callers to nurse navigators.

The Apex Police Department celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, highlighting the pivotal role of SROs in school safety and student mentorship on social media.

Garner, NC Police honored their School Resource Officers on National SRO Appreciation Day, highlighting their role in safety and relationship-building in schools.

Two Chapel Hill firefighters, Ryan Warner and Scott Rhew, were promoted to Battalion Chief and Captain, respectively, and the department celebrated the promotions on Facebook.

Durham's water treatment process will change from February 27 to April 13, possibly affecting water taste and smell, involving system-wide hydrant flushing and advising precautions for dialysis and pet fish owners.

Rolesville Police Department celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, honoring Officers C. Langston and I. Mazyck for their work at Rolesville High School and within the community.

Fuquay-Varina celebrates Black History Month with an event focused on local school integration and heritage, featuring storytelling, music, and reflections.

Knightdale Police Department hosted "Coffee with a Cop" at Target to improve community relations and foster open communication in an informal setting.

Morrisville's Design-a-Sticker Contest, part of the upcoming Creek Week, seeks creative, eco-conscious sticker designs to promote waterway preservation.