A Holly Springs great-grandfather won a $301,922 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot and says he'll use part of the payout to help cover his wife's hospital bills.

Durham opened expanded winter-shelter capacity tonight under its White Flag protocol; Entry Point (984‑287‑8313) can place people at available sites.

District data shows 371 Wake County students were restrained or secluded this fall, and incidents rose from the prior year. The numbers are part of reporting required by a 2023 settlement.

Durham voters chose a $2.4M slate of community projects through PB Durham; City Council approved the winners and the city says implementation starts this spring.

Sharon Reid, a Raleigh crossing guard since 2007, was recognized for her 19-year service, forming strong community bonds and ensuring safety at Millbrook Elementary School.

Johnston County is offering grants from its opioid‑settlement share for projects that reduce overdoses and support recovery. Applicants can seek up to $200,000 over two years.

Cary is hosting environmental initiatives for the community, including Creek Week activities, a native tree giveaway, and the Spring Daze festival with ecological education.

Raleigh residents are invited to an event at Dix Park to discuss the development of local parks, following the approval of the 2023 parks bond projects.

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.