The NCDOT Division of Aviation announced the winners of the 2025 NC Aviation Art Contest, themed “Women With Wings,” to honor women's roles in aviation.

Raleigh's Intra City Swim Team registration is open for young swimmers aged 3-18, with practices twice a week leading to two swim meets in March and April.

The Wake Forest Film Festival is coming, featuring 14 selected films out of 106 submissions. Tickets for the March 1st event at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre are $25.

The City of Raleigh Museum is hosting "Buildings Day" on March 8, a free event for kids to learn about urban design and construction through hands-on activities.

Five high school teams compete in the 2025 North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition, aiming for scholarships and the chance to advance to the Southeast Jr. Chef Competition.

Raleigh's Biltmore Hills Community Center offers 'Paint, Sip, Pour and More' art sessions for all ages on February 5 and 12, with supplies included for $20.

Raleigh Parks announces a Counselor In Training program for teens, offering hands-on experience in camp counseling from June 16-20, 2025, at the Thomas Crowder Woodland Center.

Live streaming of City Council sessions is available on the city's website, with a YouTube backup stream, minus the split-screen agenda which requires separate access to BoardDocs for full context.

Raleigh introduces 'Poké Pals Trading and Training' for kids aged 6-12 to trade Pokémon cards and learn game tactics on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hill Street, costing $10.

Jose Iglesias from Raleigh won $100,000 with a $50 scratch-off ticket purchased at SN Food Mart on Capital Boulevard. After taxes, he took home $71,764.

Wake County introduces an Exercise Trail featuring QR codes for guided routines, blending outdoor activity with digital technology to promote fitness and public health.

Ladaryenne Smith from North Carolina won $150,000 from a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket on Christmas Eve, planning to save and invest the money after taxes.

The Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, now at $1.5 billion. Two North Carolina players won big in the Christmas Eve draw, individual prizes of $30,000 and $10,000. The next drawing is Friday night.