Sen. Thom Tillis says FEMA approved a six‑month extension of temporary housing and rental aid for Hurricane Helene survivors in western North Carolina.

Siemens plans to add 350 jobs across Knightdale and Wendell to build power systems for data centers, deepening Wake County's manufacturing footprint amid a local debate over data‑center growth.

A $475,000 Golden LEAF award will bankroll Phase 1 of Durham’s Farm Campus on a 129‑acre Orange Factory Road site, funding training, a shared kitchen and a farm manager.

Severe thunderstorms are likely in Raleigh Monday with damaging gusts and a Level 4 Moderate Risk. Expect the heaviest storms mid‑morning through late afternoon.

A single-vehicle crash on Barwell Road knocked down power lines and left about 465 customers without power Sunday, closing the road near Holiday Drive.

Showers this afternoon; a Moderate Risk of severe storms is expected Monday, March 16. Prepare now for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Clear and cool this morning, warming into the low 70s. A stronger system brings a higher severe risk Monday.

A woman was found shot in front of a Gray's Creek home Thursday night; a suspect is in custody and police say there's no threat to the public. Detectives are asking for tips.

Lawmakers pressed hospitals on surprise "facility fees" added to routine outpatient visits as a Senate bill to limit the charges waits in the House.

Greg Lindberg appeared in Wake County court Thursday, representing himself and asking a judge to recuse as he faces a roughly $526 million civil judgment and federal sentencing.

A Raleigh man faces first-degree arson charges after a Tuesday-night fire at Oak City Cares; several people were inside and police are investigating.

Riverside High in Durham was put on lockdown March 10 after a tip that a student might have had a weapon. Police and sheriff's deputies searched the campus while officials held dismissal.

Biotech plants and big corporate projects pushed North Carolina to record investment in 2025, and officials say the state’s workforce and population growth could keep the momentum going.