Raleigh Parks combats invasive species by clearing over 90 acres and investing $500K for expert-led restoration, benefitting wildlife and park safety.

PLJCS now offers 'PATRON PICKS' under 'PLJCS Reads', a feature for personalized book recommendations, enhancing the service by incorporating community favorites.

NC Governor Josh Stein is in Washington lobbying for increased federal hurricane recovery funds for western North Carolina, emphasizing the gap between damages and aid provided. He's requesting $13.5 billion in aid.

Wake County Animal Center is temporarily closing for repairs from January 16 to March 2, but Raleigh's Animal Control services continue, and shelters are assisting with animal care.

North Carolina sees a significant rise in flu-related deaths this season, with 134 fatalities including three children, surpassing the previous year's count.

Verizon Wireless is experiencing a major outage affecting users nationwide, with Johnston County especially affected. Residents are advised to use alternative methods for emergency calls. Verizon has not provided a timeline for restoration.

Franklin's computer network faced a disruption, but emergency services were unaffected. IT staff and the NC Joint Cybersecurity Task Force are handling the situation, with efforts to restore systems ongoing.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and corrections leaders are calling for legislative action to address the state's critical shortage of correctional officers, proposing higher pay and recruitment efforts.

Onslow County businessman, Jimmy John Brinkley, is charged with three counts of felony tax evasion by the N.C. Department of Revenue for allegedly embezzling $511,701 in taxes.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC, predicts cold, blustery conditions with wind chills in the 20s, and a mix of sunny, cloudy, and wintry weather ahead.

North Carolina has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to improve residential construction trade education in 10 public school districts, enhancing their Career and Technical Education programs.

NCDPI invites public comments on revisions to North Carolina's ESSA State Plan that aim to align language with current procedures, enhance English Language Learner criteria, and update school accountability measures.

North Carolina joins the JFF's Fair Chance to Advance initiative to improve education and career opportunities for justice-impacted individuals, receiving up to $2.1 million over four years.