Two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, were pardoned by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in an annual tradition, while community leaders noted the significance of turkey farming in the state.

The Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort is hosting a free Christmas open house with holiday traditions exhibits and activities on Dec 14 from 1-4 p.m. before the town parade.

The NC Fire Marshal issued a statement correcting misinformation about temporary housing for Hurricane Helene victims, affirming safety and code compliance, and noting no forced evictions occurred.

Raleigh progresses towards safer streets with its Vision Zero initiative, investing in road safety upgrades near schools and intersections, backed by a $1 million SS4A grant for a safety action plan by 2025.

A Raleigh man, Wilson Alfredo Olivera Borda, pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud for over $1 million, after a crackdown by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The National Weather Service forecasts varied weather for Raleigh, including rain, high winds, and a severe cold outbreak later in the week, with potential storms on Thanksgiving Day.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections will hold a meeting on November 26, 2024, at the Dobbs Building, offering limited in-person attendance, livestreaming, and phone access for public participation.

I-87 South near Exit 9 reopened in the afternoon after a closure due to a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and a tanker truck. One person was injured, but not seriously.

The City of Raleigh is seeking resident input on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through the Active Mobility Plan Open House. Details are available on the city's website.

North Carolina's LIEAP opens applications for heating bill assistance to older adults and disabled individuals starting Dec. 2, 2024, with payments made directly to heating vendors.

A collision on Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass caused delays and led to three people being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, but the road is now open.

North Carolina steps up its "Click It or Ticket" campaign for Thanksgiving, advocating seat belt use to reduce road fatalities and enhance safety during the holiday travel surge.

Two siblings from Rockingham County are charged with check counterfeiting, facing multiple counts including conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining property by false pretense.