Ronnie Barnes, convicted of murder in 1990, is granted parole in NC, with his release set for May 2025 after completing the Mutual Agreement Parole Program.

Wake Forest Town Hall will close for Good Friday, but trash and recycling services will run as usual. Yard waste pick-up is rescheduled for earlier in the week, with public transportation operating normally. Town offices will reopen on April 21.

Mikkel Patterson of Wake Forest PRCR earned the Certified Park and Recreation Professional credential after passing an exam and meeting stringent qualifications.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults hosts the Death Cafe, a monthly event for open discussions about death without set agendas or themes, accompanied by tea and cake.

The City of Raleigh has opened nominations for the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards to honor those contributing to the city's charm and environmental quality.

Poké Pals Trading and Training event for children aged 6-12 to trade cards and learn game strategies on April 25 at Hill Street, no pre-registration needed.

The Hill Street Neighborhood Center in Raleigh introduces Generation Pound®, a music and movement program for kids aged 6-12 to promote fitness and coordination.

The Raleigh Police Department is celebrating Animal Control Appreciation Week and acknowledging the hard work and dedication of their Animal Control Unit.

Raleigh's Community Engagement Board partners with Cortico to enhance public dialogue and aims to improve participation and transparency in civic processes.

Raleigh Police Department reinitiates "Cops on the Block" to improve police-community relations, led by Chief Rico Boyce for closer officer-resident engagement.

Wake County Public Health starts "Wake up to PrEP," aiming to reduce HIV by promoting PrEP usage, especially among high-risk and African American communities.

Block Gallery hosts a panel on art and ecology, featuring Deborah Kruger, Scott Hazard, and Bryan England to discuss the link between creativity and environmentalism.

Chatham Community Library hosts a pest management class for gardeners on April 17, offering strategies for vegetable gardens with minimal chemical use.