A mid‑afternoon severe thunderstorm warning for Caswell and Rockingham counties warned of 60‑mph gusts and possible damage; officials urged residents to shelter.

House Bill 1232 would define life at fertilization and contains language opponents warn could be read to authorize deadly force against abortion seekers and providers.

Botiwalla by Chai Pani opens June 2 at Raleigh Iron Works, bringing kebabs, chaat and boozy slushies from a larger kitchen. The fast‑casual concept brings James Beard flavors to the Triangle.

A Brightspeed contractor struck a water main in Elm City, leaving the town without water for hours and prompting residents to demand long-term fixes.

A Raleigh woman accused of filing a fake deed on a multimillion‑dollar North Raleigh home was arrested May 22 and is jailed on a bond above $500,000. The case returns to court in June after a judge ordered a forensic exam last year.

Brookfield’s GGP has pushed a $340M single‑asset CMBS placement backed by The Streets at Southpoint as the mall pairs strong occupancy with plans for 1,300+ apartments, offices and a hotel.

Wake County deputies are searching for a driver who crashed on Poole Road, stole a second vehicle and fled. No serious injuries were reported and tips are requested.

Forecasters and lifeguards warned of a High rip‑current risk across much of North Carolina on Memorial Day after lifeguards recorded dozens of rescues over the weekend. Swim near a lifeguard or stay out of the water when a High risk is posted.

Camp Lejeune says Browns Island and nearby waters are off-limits this holiday weekend after unexploded ordnance was found and erosion exposed buried munitions.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Raleigh today and through Memorial Day; expect wet roads, pockets of heavy rain, and a localized flood risk.

Howarth Litchfield will redesign Hopper House on Atherton Street into 45 studio apartments for Ward Group after planning backing; work is due early summer 2026. The scheme includes communal amenities and office space for the developer’s local HQ.

A robbery in south Raleigh left a person shot Thursday; police say the victim will survive and the suspect remains at large. Investigators are canvassing the Newbold Street area.

Edenton Street UMC has launched a yearlong discernment process over its downtown Dawson Lot, considering mixed‑income housing and other community uses.