Raleigh PD shared a humorous Valentine's Day message on Facebook, aiming to strengthen community ties with playful remarks about love and not pressing charges for stolen hearts.

Raleigh's strategic planning process is recognized in the "50 States, 50 Breakthroughs" for its human-centric, data-driven approach, reducing objectives and initiatives for measurable changes.

Nominations for the 2026 Environmental Awards have opened, highlighting local environmental leaders and innovators for their contributions to sustainability.

Film and TV shoots spent $185.5M in North Carolina in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and filming across 45 counties.

"Create and Chat" events at Abbotts Creek Community Center in Raleigh offer crafting evenings for adults, welcoming all skill levels every Wednesday starting March 11.

North Carolina regulators blocked Carolina Water Service from imposing a temporary March 1 rate hike, pausing a broader case that could lift rates about 34% over three years.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is studying the possible closure of up to two elementary schools as enrollment falls and budget gaps emerge. District leaders will gather options and hold community input through the spring.

The Town of Wake Forest engaged local high school students in civic leadership through a program that included a mock town meeting and a visit to a fire station.

Raleigh Water creates special conversation hearts to appreciate their water utility workers on Valentine's Day.

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.

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.

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.

Priscilla Tyree Williams leads Raleigh's vertical construction projects, excluding the Convention Center, Parks, and Water projects, as featured in a city video series.