Fayetteville’s utility board approved a two‑year rate plan that will add roughly $8 a month for a typical 1,000‑kWh household next May. The utility cites rising wholesale power and capital costs as the reason.

Hillsborough resident Steven Smith claimed a $100,000 MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off prize and took home $72,018 after taxes. The ticket was purchased in Roxboro and several top prizes remain.

A county slide deck posted on Tuesday lays out fast population growth, a big jump in home values and rising postsecondary credentials that will shape tax, school and workforce decisions.

Wake County saw a post‑pandemic rise in suspensions last school year. District leaders are adding counselors, restorative practices and coaching to reverse the trend.

An internal Meredith College survey reveals student and staff alarm over dorm conditions, pay and staffing — and nearly half said they’d considered leaving.

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.