Raleigh's city services will close on New Year's Day, adjusting trash collection and closing the Yard Waste Center, while emergency services remain available.

Raleigh Police Department is hosting a hiring event with physical testing on January 10; potential recruits are invited to speak with recruiters and initiate the application process.

Holly Springs town offices, including Holly Springs 311, will be closed on January 1, 2025. Waste collection services will be delayed by one day for that week.

Karen Norrell and Theresa Cody retire from the Orange County IT Department after 40 and 38 years of service, respectively. Their dedication was celebrated in a social media post.

The NCDOT publishes weekly "Cash Watch Numbers" reports for transparency, showing financial health and comparing weekly cash balances, subject to change until month-end reconciliations.

Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, urges President Trump not to pardon businessman Greg Lindberg, citing Lindberg's proven attempts to corrupt the insurance industry.

Governor Stein's pictorial recap highlights his first year of initiatives in North Carolina, covering disaster recovery, economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Raleigh's City Council approved a new noise ordinance to address commercial noise, distinguishing between dB(A) and dB(C) levels, with escalating penalties for violations effective January 1, 2026.

The Raleigh Police Department visited Fort Bragg & Fort Simmons Air Field to recruit service members, highlighted by a social media post featuring supportive interactions and emotional support monkeys.

Shikha Gupta is appointed to lead Raleigh's Solid Waste Services, bringing 20 years of experience and innovative waste management strategies, starting January 5, 2026.

City Manager Bo Ferguson discusses Durham's infrastructural plans, department restructuring, and the upcoming review of its Strategic Plan, inviting residents to engage civically while wishing them holiday cheer.

The RDDA received a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation to support local businesses in Rolesville, aimed at improving storefronts and boosting economic growth.

The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina has gained federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act, promising economic opportunities and federal benefits.