Wake County urgently seeks foster parents for over 427 children, offering stipends and support to aid their care while working towards family reunification.

An accident in Carrboro brought down power lines, closing downtown streets and causing significant disruptions; repairs are underway with no reported injuries.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Raleigh, NC, with storms and strong wind gusts expected through the coming week, including high chances of precipitation and potential severe weather.

The FBI arrested a third suspect, Eleodoro Estrada-Hernandez, in a North Carolina kidnapping case; two others, the Duran Duran siblings, face charges and ICE detainers.

Jury deliberations are ongoing in Christopher McCullough’s murder trial, regarding the fatal assault on his elderly mother and the attack on his father.

A Raleigh man was convicted for possessing child sexual abuse material on his work laptop, with over 300 images found. He faces a minimum of ten years in prison.

Governor Josh Stein will honor graduates at several Western North Carolina institutions, acknowledging their resilience through adverse events like the pandemic and Hurricane Helene.

Wake County offers a 50% discount on compost bins in May and stresses the environmental benefits of composting, with pickup available at their facilities.

Raleigh emphasizes building safety in May, with events on construction practices, code education, permits, disaster prep, and honoring safety professionals.

Raleigh has launched a Parks Edition of their 'Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast', covering topics like aquatics, camps, and arts, providing insights into their greenspaces.

Raleigh volunteers dedicated 2,673.81 hours to environmental activities during Earth Month, planting trees and cleaning greenways, with a call for ongoing civic engagement.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey fined two insurance firms, The Members Insurance Co. and Universal Insurance Co., $113,000 for violations and ordered over $2.6 million in refunds to policyholders.

State Auditor Dave Boliek appointed three members to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, all proposed by the NC Republican Party, effective May 1, 2025.