Holly Springs moved to Stage 1 water‑shortage measures on July 6, limiting sprinkler days and banning Friday irrigation as drought pressures mount.

State Auditor Dave Boliek reassigned Dallas Woodhouse and discontinued the auditor’s elections-liaison role after reporting showed Woodhouse pressing local boards over early‑voting sites.

A 20‑year‑old Raleigh woman was arrested after investigators say she fired a .45‑caliber handgun at Barwell Road Elementary in mid‑June. She now faces multiple felony counts and was denied bond.

Glenwood Avenue is closed both directions between Pinecrest Drive and Ebenezer Church Road after flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

The Oberlin Hotel's rooftop restaurant Wren aims to bring Southern food, cocktails and skyline views to Raleigh's Village District as the Curio property nears completion.

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.