A June Catawba College–YouGov poll found most North Carolinians call cars, gas and groceries unaffordable; 72% say they’re cutting back and many struggle with monthly bills.

An Oak Island officer was knocked about 15 feet after an SUV struck him on the G.V. Barbee Bridge during a traffic stop; the driver was arrested and faces felony and DWI charges.

Heat Advisory in Raleigh Monday, July 6: highs near 98°F and heat‑index values up to about 106°F with evening storms possible.

Two people were shot early Sunday at a Speedway on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh; both were treated for minor injuries and Raleigh police are investigating.

A Heat Advisory runs noon–8 p.m. Sunday as highs near 98°F and heat‑index values approach 105°F. Isolated late‑day storms are possible; Wake County will open cooling centers.

A Stem man wanted on kidnapping and robbery charges was arrested after deputies say they found him hiding in his attic; he’s now held in Durham County.

Triple-digit heat and an Air Quality Action Day hit Raleigh Friday–Saturday. The NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Warning; cooling centers are available.

A Wilson man was sentenced to 20–25 years after entering an Alford plea in his aunt’s Nov. 5, 2024 shooting death. Court reporting cited an autopsy and family pleas for treatment.

Durham Rescue Mission activated Operation Cool Shelter as heat advisories blanket the Triangle, offering air-conditioned space, meals, showers and outreach to people at risk.

FEMA has cleared another major package — roughly $179M in public‑assistance and $18M in mitigation grants — to accelerate Helene recovery across western North Carolina.

Chapel Hill will replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks with a 300‑drone light show at Chapel Hill High School, a move tied to resident feedback and climate goals.

A multi‑day heat event hits Raleigh July 1–6 with highs in the mid‑90s to low‑100s and heat indexes up to 105°F. Wake County will open cooling centers when the index tops 100°F.

Lawmakers' draft budget includes millions for PFAS testing and mitigation around fire stations, funding tests, temporary water and gear‑cleaning pilots to protect firefighters.