Wake County Animal Center promotes Valentine's Day pet adoptions with reduced fees despite being closed for renovations, encouraging forever homes for animals in foster care.

After a Garner bank robbery, Raymond Lee Dean III was arrested and charged with the crime involving the theft of $7,220. No injuries were reported, and evidence was recovered.

Durham County's SAC/Narc and SBI seized four kilos of fentanyl. Rodney Ephraim, 49, faces multiple drug charges. Various drugs and firearms were also found in the bust.

Convicted felon Marcus Burney received a nearly 5-year sentence for illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop revealed a gun and substances in his car.

NCDOT responded to winter storms across NC, replaced a bat-inhabited bridge at Pigeon River Gorge, and dedicated a bridge to a fallen officer in Nash County.

Raleigh's Peach Road Park offers a Life Crafts Camp teaching sewing, cooking, and gardening skills to kids aged 7-11, with registration required and fees of $35-$50.

The Cary BUD Newsletter outlines local cultural events and community activities for February and March, including arts festivals, environmental programs, and performances.

Durham City Council prepares for budget meetings, with public hearings and sessions allowing community input on fiscal planning.

NCDOT announces temporary road closures in Pitt County for culvert replacements, affecting Whichard and Black Jack Simpson Roads, with potential schedule changes due to weather.

The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded Fred Smith Co. a $4.7 million contract to enhance 22 miles of roads in Wake County, including milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction.

San Francisco launches "Family Tree Yoga," a program aimed at promoting fitness and family bonding for caregivers and their children aged three to five. Sessions run Thursdays in March, welcoming all skill levels.

Raleigh Water will begin its annual chlorine conversion on Feb 26, leading to a temporary pool water taste in tap water, which is safe and meets the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's standards.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections seeks public comments on rules for voter roll maintenance, focusing on non-citizenship issues, by March 16, 2026. A hearing is scheduled for March 9.