Sheriff Charles Blackwood says his office reviewed ICE paperwork and urged agents not to make an arrest — a claim his challenger calls misleading as early voting continues. The exchange has become a central issue in the March 3 primary.

Mike Causey, NC Insurance Commissioner, will speak at the Salisbury Rotary Club and present a Century Award to Fisher Greene Walker Hill Insurance for over 100 years of service.

North Carolina allocated $5.7 million for flood resilience projects in the French Broad River Basin, involving initiatives such as stormwater system improvements and riverbank stabilization.

The Wake County school board will review the district's latest audit Tuesday as leaders confront tight finances and dwindling reserves.

Durham County promotes the Kids Voting Durham program where students under 18 can participate in mock Board of Education elections alongside adults' early voting period.

A state task force warns NC power bills have jumped nearly 30% since 2017 and outlines nine initial fixes — from rate changes for big users to data‑center reporting.

NC's 4th District Democratic primary features a clash between incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee and Commissioner Nida Allam, highlighting a broader ideological struggle within the party.

Governor Stein's Energy Policy Task Force in North Carolina released an interim report with diverse strategies to meet the state's growing energy demand sustainably and affordably.

Cary Police Department expressed appreciation for School Resource Officers on social media, emphasizing their roles as mentors and partners in student safety and success.

The N.C. Department of Transportation issues a weekly financial report every Friday, offering a transparent look at the state's transportation funding, including cash balances and transactions.

Cary released non-public police records from 2016 about ex-Town Manager Stegall, highlighting efforts for transparency. No charges were filed. The Town Council seeks to understand past events under Stegall's management.

Durham residents show increased satisfaction with their city, with 84% rating it highly in a recent survey. Satisfaction with services is above the national average, though some areas, like yard waste collection, need improvement.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has appointed John W. Gajda, P.E., with over three decades of electric utility experience, to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.