North Carolina Governor Stein's 2025-2027 budget proposal receives praise for focusing on family welfare, health care, education, and public safety, including tax cuts and investments in education and workforce development.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC issued a Red Flag Warning for dangerous fire weather conditions today, due to strong winds and low humidity.

The NCDOT's Transportation Summer Accelerator program helps high school students gain experience in the transport industry, with participant Noah Williams securing an NCDOT internship.

Holly Springs unveiled a new 3-mile Middle Creek Greenway on St. Patrick's Day, enhancing pathways for walkers, cyclists, and pets and linking communities.

A train collided with a vehicle in downtown Durham, injuring one man and causing road closures on East Main Street. The incident is under investigation.

A 47-year-old Youngsville man, Samuel Oakley Jr., received a 19-year prison sentence for operating a large-scale drug trafficking network involving cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, alongside firearms offenses.

The Little Sprouts Spring Celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center and Park on May 12 offers educational activities for children aged 3 to 5, including a nature scavenger hunt.

Governor Josh Stein announces the appointment of Jennifer Wells and Cameron Harrison as District Court judges for North Carolina's Judicial Districts 1 and 38 following recent vacancies.

A man was shot during an armed robbery attempt near a Durham tire shop; he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects apprehended.

Mordecai Historic Park is holding its annual Heirloom Plant Sale during Earth Day, offering unique herbs, vegetables, and flowers, with gardening advice from park gardeners.

Carrboro declares March 28-April 3 as Transgender Day of Visibility week, showing support for the transgender community and their rights. Mayor Foushee emphasizes celebrating transgender contributions.

Durham Public Schools reduced its budget shortfall from over $34 million to under $7 million, in part by cutting department budgets by 15%. They also introduced a financial tool for transparency and aim to avoid job losses.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Ferguson-Easley Elementary School to discuss his budget proposal focused on educational investment, including increased teacher salaries, modernizing school facilities, and enhancing student safety.