A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

A Winston-Salem couple used a lucky coin to scratch a $1M Loteria Multiplier win and opted for a $600K lump sum. Each took home about $216,031 after taxes.

Saint Augustine's University settled its 2025 lawsuit with its accreditor and secured financing aimed at shoring up the Raleigh HBCU's balance sheet. The agreements are meant to protect students and campus assets while accreditation and legal reviews continue.

A new state report shows North Carolina rose to ninth in the nation for women's median earnings, but degree-holders and mothers still face big gaps and steep childcare costs.

A March State Board report finds North Carolina community college enrollment has surpassed pre‑pandemic levels, driven in part by a large shift to online and hybrid courses.

Wholesale inflation and steep produce-price spikes are driving more Wake County residents to local food pantries, stretching groups like Community of Hope in Garner. Donations and budgets are struggling to keep pace.

A Raleigh sergeant jumped into a partially frozen pond in February to rescue a child; the city praised his actions in a March 21 post. Local reporting says the child was treated at WakeMed.

Dozens of residents pressed Durham leaders during a community conversation as city and county officials collect public input for a months‑long violence‑reduction plan. Community members urged faster action and more youth programming as leaders gather data to shape interventions.

After a March 7 e-bike "ride out" slowed traffic in Heritage, Wake Forest police warned riders and parents that violators could face arrest, citation or impoundment under new local rules.

William Peace University has named Dr. Jennifer E. Walsh its 13th president, effective June 1, 2026. She plans to expand employer partnerships, internships and workforce pathways in Raleigh.

A Halifax County man scratched a $100,000 Stacks of Cash ticket at Cloud 9 in Roanoke Rapids and left with $72,016 after taxes. The win comes from a $20 ticket launched in January.

After the UNC System rolled back DEI rules, UNC Charlotte disbanded offices and student groups are running mentoring and cultural programs — often with limited resources.

Duke unveiled a roughly $203 million Homegrown plan to increase local hiring, contractor spending and affordable-housing support across the Research Triangle. The university will track progress publicly.