A severe thunderstorm warning hit southeastern North Carolina Thursday; gusts near 60 mph and frequent lightning were reported.

NWS Raleigh issued a thunderstorm alert Wednesday evening for parts of the Piedmont, warning of 50 mph gusts and pea-sized hail in multiple counties.

A small plane went down near Raleigh East Airport on Wednesday; Wake County deputies and other agencies responded to Three Sisters Road. Authorities have released few details so far.

A $12 million federal grant plus local funds will pay for sidewalks, shelters and signal upgrades on Holloway Street — but residents worry the work could speed displacement.

NWS warned of strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and a possible landspout near Scuppernong; local towns were placed under an advisory.

A man was found shot behind an Oxford Manor apartment on Keystone Place and taken to a hospital; Durham police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

JetZero plans a June groundbreaking at Piedmont Triad International Airport for a $4.7B plant that the company says could create more than 14,500 jobs and move its HQ to Greensboro.

Camden Property Trust will develop a shovel‑ready 400‑unit apartment community on Hopson Road in southwest Durham; entitlements are in place and a summer groundbreaking is expected.

NWS Raleigh warned Monday that strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning were moving through the Piedmont, impacting parts of Granville, Durham, Franklin and Wake counties.

Bass Lake Draft House in Holly Springs closed on May 11 after 23 years; the owner cited pandemic-driven changes, rising costs and a failed lease negotiation.

A 16-year-old was shot Sunday near apartments on Dansey Drive in northeast Raleigh; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A 65-year-old Roxboro man, identified as James Richmond, died Saturday after his car ran off Hurdle Mills Road, struck a parked vehicle and an embankment. Police say the crash is under investigation and are asking for tips.

NC State elevated longtime assistant Chris Hart to head coach after Elliott Avent announced his retirement, a continuity move as the Wolfpack wait on NCAA selection. The promotion keeps a veteran recruiter and developer in charge.