North Carolina gaming store owner Garrett T. Steedly pleaded guilty to embezzling $190,000 in state taxes, receiving suspended sentence and probation.

Foothills Community School in Marion, NC, won a $1,000 grant for STEM education from the NLGA Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program, with plans to use the funds for Vex Robots and other resources.

The National Weather Service Raleigh NC forecasts a week of potential showers and storms in central North Carolina, with varying chances of precipitation and spring-like temperatures.

The Raleigh Police Department is promoting its Family Violence Intervention Unit, inviting people facing domestic issues to seek their support and resources, focusing on prevention and community policing.

The Raleigh Police Department warns about a surge in scam calls demanding payments with threats of legal issues, advising residents to be vigilant and not trust caller ID.

Raleigh prepares for its Earth Day celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, involving community engagement and discussions about the city's future development and sustainability.

Durham celebrates the opening of Maple Creek Apartments, a refurbished affordable housing complex, marking the $10.1 million project's completion with a scheduled event on April 25.

Raleigh invites the community to engage in a public art project at Lake Lynn Trail, with activities planned for April 27 to collaborate on the design.

N Roxboro St. in Durham reopened after a closure due to a motor vehicle collision investigation, as per Durham Police Department's updates. Traffic flow has resumed.

A gun battle and high-speed chase in Durham led to several deaths after a crash. Authorities are searching for a second vehicle involved as the investigation continues.

Raleigh's City of Raleigh Museum is hosting "The Endless Grind," a photo exhibit on local skate history, starting May 2nd as part of the First Friday events.

Two people were shot, one fatally, on Yadkin Road in Fayetteville. Police responded around 3:15 a.m. and are investigating; they urge witnesses to provide information.

Raleigh firefighters and animal control teamed up to rescue a dog stuck in a storm drain, which gained local media attention and highlighted the community's appreciation for first responders.