Capt. Matt May retires from the Wake Forest Police after 25 years, having earned a Medal of Valor and Purple Heart, with Matt Perkinson succeeding him.

The Bright Star Touring Theatre will perform "Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History" in North Carolina, focusing on influential Black women as part of the "Arts for All" initiative.

The City of Raleigh is distributing NOAA weather radios to vulnerable neighborhoods, aided by a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, to enhance community safety during severe weather.

Carrboro is updating Baldwin Park's playground with inclusive equipment for children 2-12, while engaging the community; other park areas remain open.

Raleigh's Pullen Community Center is hosting a fire safety event for children aged 2-5 to meet firefighters and learn about their role in the community. Registration is required.

Mordecai Historic Park is hosting a free, family-friendly fairy event on March 15 with vendors, craft activities, shows, and food. Attendees are encouraged to dress up.

Raleigh awards six local organizations with the Fall 2024 Impact Partner Grant to stimulate innovation, growth, and inclusivity in the city's economy.

Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. is seeking vendors and nonprofits for the 2025 Forest Fest, an outdoor event focusing on nature, slated for April 26. Applications are open till February 9, with vendor fees at $75 and free booths for nonprofits.

Wake Forest Police Department invites residents to "Coffee With a Cop" on Feb. 4 at Courtney's NY Bagels & Deli, aiming to enhance police-community relations.

The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum in Raleigh offers special tours during Black History Month, highlighting the legacy of Dr. Pope, an African-American physician and mayoral candidate.

Raleigh's Historic Trolley Tours offers a Black History tour celebrating Oberlin Village, including visits to the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery with storytelling of local African American history.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking sponsors for the 2025 Summer Nutrition Programs to provide meals and educational enrichment to children during summer.

Jacksonville announces a family-friendly spring event, Jacksonville's Jamboree, with music, rides, food, and vendors for May 4, 2024, at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex.