North Carolina's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating Women's History Month with programs and exhibits focusing on women's contributions in the state.

The Triangle Expressway will have nighttime lane and shoulder closures for toll equipment installation between March 3 and April 11, impacting eastbound traffic.

Wake County Animal Center is starting Rabies and Microchip Clinics in March, replacing Community Pet Days, with free services starting March 9 at Dorcas Ministries in Cary.

A Wake County woman was charged with insurance fraud and related offenses for allegedly trying to claim $5,500 using falsified documents after her policy lapsed.

Wake County law enforcement and federal agencies arrested 17 people in a sting operation, seizing drugs and firearms, with charges ranging from trafficking to maintaining drug dwellings.

A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Fayetteville Smokey Bones; 18-year-old Sencedrick Barham was identified as the victim. Police are investigating the homicide with no arrests made yet.

Wake Forest launches the History Exchange, a GIS-based platform for residents to share local history, supported by various town departments and the historical museum. It aims to engage the community and preserve lesser-known historical narratives.

Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh will host an event on March 29 to display archaeological discoveries, tracing the local history from Indigenous peoples to present times.

The "Egg-Mazing Race" at Pullen Park on March 28 will challenge teams of two with surprise tasks requiring physical activity. Registrations are open for adults ready to compete for a prize.

Fayetteville woman Cynthia Melvin pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Department of Education out of $5 million, involving fake students and financial aid fraud.

Raleigh received the Silver level Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification, recognizing their data-driven approach to improving city governance and operations.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern North Carolina collected over $20 million in FY 2024 from civil and criminal actions, with significant recoveries from cases of fraud and asset forfeitures.

Raleigh's parks are implementing a "Low-Mow Spring" to support pollinators by reducing mowing and fostering wildflowers. The initiative aims to create eco-friendly environments and enhance the natural experience for visitors.