City Manager Marchell Adams‑David's FY27 proposal includes a 1.7‑cent property tax increase; a June 2 public hearing will give residents a chance to weigh in.

A woman was found dead in a pond behind a Cary home Monday; police say the death appears to be an apparent drowning. Detectives are investigating.

Greenville police are searching for 33-year-old Garrett Burr, who left his assisted living home in Winterville Friday evening. Officers say he has schizophrenia and was last seen in blue plaid pajamas.

A girl was struck Saturday at the Buffaloe and Forestville intersection in Raleigh; police say she is expected to be OK.

A girl was shot Friday on North Hoover Road in Durham and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the shooting appears isolated as detectives investigate.

Duke Health has filed permits for a Garner medical campus including a 60,000‑sq‑ft outpatient building and potential ambulatory services that could bring roughly 600 jobs.

Highwoods has flagged a downtown Raleigh parcel zoned for up to 40 stories for a proposed office tower, joining other tall projects reshaping the core.

Student-owners Emily Lutgring and Allison Travis opened The Grounds at The PITCH on Franklin Street, serving coffee, tea and dirty sodas with a hard launch planned for August.

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.