Triangle Land Conservancy bought roughly 800 acres of Neuse River lowgrounds near Smithfield, protecting mature bottomland forest, wetlands and cultural sites.

Out! Raleigh Pride takes over Fayetteville Street this weekend with an adults-only Friday and a family-friendly Saturday. Expect timed street closures, city decks and accessibility zones.

Swansboro police say remains recovered in Carteret County were identified as 84-year-old Katy Hiatt. Her live-in caregiver has been charged and is awaiting extradition.

Two absences and a newly seated Republican allowed House Republicans to narrowly override Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, enacting DEI bans and an immigration bill.

A juvenile wanted in a Manhattan attempted murder was arrested without incident at a Raleigh home, U.S. Marshals say.

NWS Wakefield issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday; gusts up to 60 mph and frequent lightning were possible.

WGU cut the ribbon on a nearly 50,000‑sq‑ft Raleigh hub in Crabtree Valley; officials say the East Coast office will bring roughly 300 in‑person jobs over time.

Little Bull is relocating from Mangum Street to a renovated downtown building at 301 E. Chapel Hill and will reopen on Aug. 3 with a larger kitchen and rooftop plans.

Rocky Mount declared a water shortage on June 22, 2026 and moved to Mandatory Stage I, tightening watering rules and closing city pools and spray grounds.

A Riegelwood man hit the $1 million Jumbo Bucks top prize on a $10 ticket and says he’ll use the money to buy a house. He took a lump-sum payout and walked away with a reduced amount after taxes.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Raleigh, with gusty winds. A dangerous heat spike arrives Friday through Sunday.

Search teams recovered a man's body in Currituck Sound after he vanished near the Poplar Branch boat ramp. Authorities say an investigation is underway.

Hot, humid Monday with a late-day storm chance. Heat index near 104°F; check local cooling options and expect a gusty evening commute.