Raleigh is set to alleviate flooding near Crabtree Valley Mall with part of a $220M bond approved by the LGC, funding sewer improvements and other infrastructure projects. No tax increases are expected for these improvements.

Raleigh City Council invests $2.88M in affordable housing along the New Bern Avenue BRT line, offering land at $10/year to integrate housing and public transit for low-income families.

North Carolina health officials will hold a virtual media briefing to discuss the importance of vaccinations amid a rise in measles and respiratory illnesses.

Raleigh Police Department hosts a hiring event with physical tests and opportunities to speak with recruiters.

North Carolina is named the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026, recognized for its skilled labor force and strategic initiatives, by Site Selection magazine.

The North Carolina Labor Commissioner, Luke Farley, has eliminated the state's elevator inspection backlog, ensuring all elevators are now inspected annually.

Wake Forest has an ongoing leaf collection program until March 13, 2026, urging residents to separate leaves from debris and placing them behind the curb for pickup. Guidelines also address limb and brush disposal to ensure efficient service.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is conducting a membership drive until March 31, 2026, offering benefits across four price tiers to support its cultural programs.

Officers Corrigan and March from Wake Forest completed Crisis Intervention Team training to improve interactions with individuals during mental health crises.

The NCDOT released its "Cash Watch Numbers" report, ensuring transparency for North Carolina's highway finances with weekly updates on cash balances and transactions.

Raleigh Parks opens nominations for the Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards to honor local volunteers for their contributions to the city's green spaces. Nominations are accepted until Jan. 31.

Durham, NC announced reduced service hours due to office closures, maintaining emergency services and altering waste collection and public transit schedules.

Shashane Chambers is set for parole in 2026 under North Carolina's MAPP, having been sentenced to life for second-degree murder prior to 1994, when parole was abolished for later crimes.