Holly Springs unanimously approved new rules for e-bikes and e-motos, authorizing impoundment and fines and planning outreach ahead of a June 1 effective date.

Progress at the Blue Ridge Road underpass has shifted from bridge building to deep excavation and track work; NCDOT plans a track switch by September 2026 and a 2027 State Fair opening.

Ridership on Raleigh’s downtown R‑Line has dropped sharply; transit officials are weighing cuts or a reconfiguration.

A one-year-old boy, Brooks McCoy Ambrose, was struck and killed on NC-42 near Sadie Road on April 14. Troopers say the truck driver stopped and no charges are expected.

A small plane made an emergency landing at RDU Friday; emergency crews responded and airport officials said most operations continued.

Sen. Ted Budd visited Duke Energy’s Roxboro plant as the utility moves ahead with hydrogen‑capable combined‑cycle units in Person County to bolster grid reliability.

An Amtrak Carolinian train struck a person near Hammond Road in Raleigh on Wednesday. Amtrak says the person was trespassing and investigators are probing the incident.

Raleigh will replace seasonal loose‑leaf sweeps with year‑round weekly yard‑waste pickup starting Fall 2026; leaves will be collected in carts and biodegradable bags. The plan adds 26 pickups a year and includes timeline and budget details.

Pinehurst-area backers have pledged funds and are seeking federal grants to bring a daily Dulles flight to Moore County Airport. Organizers hope a mix of private money and a federal grant will seal a deal.

City staff proposed higher downtown meter and garage fees to plug a multimillion-dollar shortfall. The package would change the two‑hour free pilot and raise monthly permits.

A $2 million federal appropriation for GoTriangle’s Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park pushes the long‑planned transit center closer to construction. The award adds to prior federal and local funding commitments.

Nighttime closures will affect I-87 near Knightdale this week as crews finish ramps for the Complete 540 project; expect detours and late-night delays.

Raleigh will reopen its e‑bike rebate May 1 with a lottery for $500 and $1,500 vouchers. Applicants must be Raleigh residents and will need to reapply.