Carrboro Mayor Foushee declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting high rates of violence, with disproportionate impact on certain groups, and local efforts for support and advocacy.

Raleigh offers grants for commercial space improvements, including the Building Up-fit Grant for interior work and the Facade Rehabilitation Grant for exteriors, aiming to boost local economic growth.

FEMA and NCEM seek public input on a Raleigh home elevation project to mitigate flood risk. The house is in a flood-prone area and elevating it would reduce potential property damage and loss of life. Public comments are open until a specified date.

The final Dreamville Festival in Raleigh hints at future music events at Dix Park, as city officials and organizers, including J. Cole, celebrate the event's success and look ahead.

North Carolina is expanding its Success Coach program to support families post-foster care statewide, with the goal of promoting stability and preventing reentry into the system.

A Greensboro man, Laquain James Robinson, 33, is charged with insurance fraud for allegedly filing a false $600 claim for food spoilage with State Farm.

The NCDOT announced the 2024 Wildflower Awards, recognizing attractive wildflower beds along highways, supported by The Garden Club of North Carolina.

Gov. Stein and Sec. Sangvai discuss the importance of NC Medicaid in rural areas during a roundtable in Nash County, focusing on potential impacts of federal budget cuts.

Wake County observes Child Abuse Prevention Month with events and services to raise awareness and support families, including "Go Blue Day," awareness gatherings, and a policy panel.

Wake County officials are seeking community input on water management with the One Water Plan survey, open from April 2 to May 5, to help shape a 50-year sustainable water supply strategy.

Carrboro Public Works will remove a failing retaining wall on Jones Ferry Road from April 7-11, causing traffic delays with alternating one-way passages.

Carrboro is a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award due to its civic engagement and sustainability efforts.

A $48 million upgrade for Raeford Road in Fayetteville, NC, will improve safety and infrastructure, including a raised median and new traffic patterns. Construction starts in spring 2023, with completion expected in fall 2028.