The National Weather Service warns of unseasonably cold temperatures in Raleigh, with a high of 42°F today and dropping to 22°F tonight. Recommendations include layering up and keeping pets indoors.

Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson plans to retire on March 1, 2025, after significant contributions to crime reduction and community relations.

The Town of Holly Springs reminds residents to recycle holiday-related items, including cardboard boxes, through their waste contractor's services, encouraging environmentally responsible practices.

Rolesville's Board of Commissioners has scheduled their 2025 public meetings for 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, with noted flexibility for potential date changes.

A house on Lystra Road in Chatham County experienced a possible explosion and fire, but the occupants escaped without injury. The fire may have been worsened by a propane tank. Firefighters battled the blaze, but the house was destroyed.

FedEx is closing its Durham office and laying off workers in Raleigh, impacting a total of 341 jobs due to operational realignment. The company has provided WARN notices to North Carolina’s Department of Commerce.

NexGen Cabinets Inc. will open a kitchen and bathroom cabinet assembly and production facility in Duplin County, NC, creating over 40 jobs with a $6.7 million investment.

Raleigh's iconic "The Great Raleigh Acorn," readied for its New Year's Eve drop, marks the city's celebrations, with two countdowns planned for different age groups.

Amgen Inc. plans to expand its biologics manufacturing in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 370 jobs with a $1 billion investment, as announced by Governor Cooper.

Part of E. Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill will be closed from Dec. 7 to 18 for two projects, with detour routes in place for traffic and pedestrians. Parking access remains available.

The Durham Sheriff's Office reports a road rage incident where shots were fired from a Chevy Malibu, grazing a passenger after being honked at for slow driving.

Wieland is investing over $27 million into its Pine Hall facility in North Carolina, creating 50 new jobs, and focusing on producing high-demand copper products, supported by a $100,000 state grant contingent on meeting targets.

The City of Raleigh reminds citizens to properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease to prevent sewer system issues, especially during the holiday season.