Zebulon celebrated its 7th Annual Downtown Holiday Decorating Contest, with businesses vying for the Mayor's Choice Award, and a festive video shared on the town's Facebook page.

The Northern Wake Fire Department extinguished a kitchen fire caused by cooking oil on a stovetop, avoiding more serious damage and no injuries reported.

Raleigh Water begins nighttime construction on East Martin Street for infrastructure improvements, causing detours but aiming for system reliability and to manage growth.

NWS Raleigh predicts a few clouds, 34°F, and gentle winds in the morning, 65°F and possible patchy fog later. Midweek sees sunny days with low rain chances, but a 40% chance of rain by the weekend.

Apex celebrates MLK Jr. with weekend events, including a rolling closure on Salem Street for a commemorative walk Saturday, January 17th, from 9-10 am.

A gas leak in Apex closed Harwood Street and First Street, causing traffic disruptions and safety concerns for several hours, with officials advising alternative routes.

Officials inaugurated the Havelock Bypass in Craven County and finished expanding I-440. Also, 150 DMV examiners graduated, and a bridge was named after Patrolman Templeton.

Raleigh Police responded to a burglary and assault at 819 Clay Street; victim Zoe Welsh dialed 911 during the incident.

The Raleigh Police Department participates in the NC Government Basketball Winter league at Worthdale Community Center, promoting wellness, camaraderie, and engagement with Wake County government employees.

The NCDOT released its "Cash Watch Numbers" report, ensuring transparency for North Carolina's highway finances with weekly updates on cash balances and transactions.

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans night detours at the I-40/I-440/U.S. 1 interchange in Cary for soil testing, affecting traffic Sunday to Wednesday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The article discusses a measles exposure in Gaston County, NC, and the subsequent public health response, including vaccination recommendations to prevent spread.

Sunny weather with a high of 53°F and calm winds is expected in Raleigh today, with mild conditions continuing throughout the week. Rain is possible by the weekend.