An electrical fire at Cedar Point Apartments in north Raleigh after Christmas displaced 10 people; about 40 firefighters managed the situation without extensive spread.

Christmas and Hanukkah coincide in a rare calendar event, with celebrations emphasizing unity, light, and shared values across communities and faiths.

The NCDOT maintains transparency by issuing weekly financial reports, except after holidays, detailing their cash balances, receipts, disbursements, and reserved funds for specific projects.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh forecasts a chance of rain today and potential severe storms with high winds and an isolated tornado on Sunday, calming to clear skies by Monday. Residents are advised to stay alert.

State Treasurer Dale Folwell mourns the death of Greensboro police officer Michael Horan, ensuring his family receives benefits promptly after Horan was fatally shot on duty.

The Manteo License Plate Agency in North Carolina will close on December 31, with the NCDMV seeking a new contractor for the area. Nearby agencies and online services are available for residents' vehicular needs.

A Raleigh family mourns their dog shot by police while an officer was responding to a stolen vehicle report; the incident's appropriateness is under review.

A pipe burst at Duke University Hospital caused the emergency department to flood, leading to patient relocation and ambulance diversion to nearby hospitals.

Raleigh's administrative offices will close for New Year's Day; essential services will still be available. Trash and recycling collection and the Yard Waste Center will be delayed until January 2. GoRaleigh will operate on a Sunday schedule.

A procession for fallen Greensboro Officer Michael Horan will take place, escorting his body from Raleigh to Greensboro and impacting traffic along I-85.

A car crash near an IHOP on Capital Blvd in Raleigh knocked out traffic lights, closing southbound lanes for hours before reopening early Thursday morning. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Police are seeking Kellen L. Cuttance for threatening mass violence at a Durham educational facility. He is currently at large, and the authorities request public assistance for information.

The EEOC is suing UNC Rex Healthcare for allegedly violating federal law by not accommodating an employee's religious beliefs against a COVID-19 vaccination mandate and firing her.