The NC Science Museums Grant Program distributed $2.4 million to 58 state institutions to enhance STEM education, with grants ranging from $11,338 to $75,000.

A 33-year-old Raleigh woman faces obstruction and accessory charges tied to an October shooting on New Bern Avenue that killed a man; she posted $10,000 bond.

A bank customer in Chatham County was scammed out of $76,000 through deceitful calls, by withdrawing and giving cash to strangers at Truist Bank branches.

Raleigh's weather will be sunny with cool temperatures and light breezes; the weekend may bring rain, with chances of showers on Sunday and partly sunny skies on Washington's Birthday.

Governor Josh Stein announces appointments across various North Carolina boards, including leaders like Leah Wong Ashburn and Jimmie Cornell Silver, to address state needs and support community development.

Wake County has started a multi‑month planning push to replace the South Wake Landfill. Consultants’ early modeling compares a new county landfill, hauling and waste‑to‑energy — with household cost and pollution tradeoffs.

Light rain this morning, then partly sunny and breezy with highs near 64°F. A wetter system looks likely late Saturday into Sunday.

A Franklin County firefighter died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to a house fire in the White Level community.

At his State of Cary address Mayor Weinbrecht pledged transparency amid a state audit and outlined housing, downtown and sports plans while investigations continue.

As Valentine's Day nears, AI‑enabled romance scams are rising in Raleigh‑Durham; experts and federal agencies warn against gift‑card, crypto and bank‑transfer requests.

A Wake County grand jury has indicted Ryan Camacho on first-degree murder in the Jan. 3 killing of Ravenscroft teacher Zoe Welsh.

Congress extended the NFIP through Sept. 30, 2026, but North Carolina leaders say the short-term patch still puts coastal homes and home sales at risk.

Duke Health and UNC Health are investing in proton beam centers for the Triangle, promising precise cancer care while sparking cost and regulatory debates. Local timelines and site plans will determine when the treatment comes home.