Jose Iglesias from Raleigh won $100,000 with a $50 scratch-off ticket purchased at SN Food Mart on Capital Boulevard. After taxes, he took home $71,764.

A fire severely damaged the House of Art in downtown Raleigh, with emergency crews responding early Tuesday. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Wake Forest's NCFST and Ripe for Revival are launching their mobile grocery store this Thursday, offering a pay-what-you-can service of local farm products and discussing the 2035 Wake Transit Plan Update.

The Wake Forest Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" for community engagement at Summer Moon Coffee, fostering dialogue between citizens and officers.

Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh hosts a free educational event, "Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology," featuring a talk by Professor Jon Marcoux on African American heritage and archaeology.

Carrboro, NC, declared Jan. 5, 2025, as Elizabeth Cotten Day to celebrate the town's famed musician. Her great-granddaughter performed a tribute at the Carrboro Century Center.

The National Weather Service Raleigh NC forecasts a 70% chance of snow Friday night and a mix of precipitation Saturday in central North Carolina, with warnings of potential black ice.

Dr. Brian Miller has been appointed to the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees by State Treasurer Brad Briner to address a projected $500 million shortfall by 2026.

Authorities are seeking 20-year-old Chase Alexander Terziu for stabbing his father in Southern Pines, then fleeing in a stolen GMC truck which was later found abandoned.

Johnston County, NC, has sent out new property value notices as part of its regular reappraisal cycle. Owners may appeal if they disagree with the assessments. The actual tax bills will be mailed by late July 2025.

Wake County introduces an Exercise Trail featuring QR codes for guided routines, blending outdoor activity with digital technology to promote fitness and public health.

Two vehicles collided on South Main Street/US 1A causing significant traffic disruptions and prompting officials to close the southbound lanes. No serious injuries reported, but commuters should seek alternate routes.

Chatham County promotes cultural awareness and inclusion by highlighting January's cultural festivals on social media, with a focus on diversity and community participation.