Raleigh offers Christmas tree recycling from Dec 26 to Feb 1, turning trees into mulch. Residents must strip trees of decorations for curbside pickup.

Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh offers a variety of art classes for all ages, including pottery, mixed media, acrylic painting, and traditional crafts, with registration available on their website.

The article discusses the 25% increase in holiday waste, suggesting ways to reduce it through recyclable wrapping and repurposing materials like fabric.

The Apex Police Department, with the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program, launched the "Booze It & Lose It" campaign to deter impaired driving during the holidays.

The NC State Board of Elections will meet to discuss election protest appeals, board vacancies, and election integrity rules. Public access via Webex and phone is provided.

Governor Josh Stein reflects on the importance of light and hope during the holidays, citing family Hanukkah traditions and the resilience of NC communities post-Hurricane Helene.

The NWS predicts a mild week for Raleigh, with partly sunny skies, breezy conditions, and temperatures around 59°F, followed by probable rain and potential thunderstorms. Sunny weather to return by the weekend.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces a $40 million expansion of HVAC supplier Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Greensboro, creating 131 jobs in Guilford County.

The NCDHHS highlights the risk of radon exposure in NC, urging residents to test their homes, offering free test kits, and providing multilingual resources.

A play called "Circle and Square" aimed at children aged 2-5, encourages audience participation to help the characters learn to play and is set to perform in Cary, North Carolina.

The Pittsboro Christmas Parade, attended by cheerful crowds, was highlighted by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office's community engagement and a social media post detailing the event.

9-year-old Bailee Lassiter received the 911 Communications Hero Award for her composed emergency call that helped her collapsed father, reflecting her bravery and community spirit.

Durham's latest crime report shows a 17.9% decrease in Part 1 violent crime and a 2.1% reduction in Part 1 property crime, despite a rise in homicides and larcenies.