A flash flood warning covered five counties around Raleigh as storms dropped several inches of rain and threatened more flooding overnight.

Kinston police say a Grifton man was arrested and charged after an alleged armed robbery and burglary at a Carver Courts residence; detectives also recovered suspected narcotics.

Durham is directing more than $2.1 million through local nonprofits to repair aging homes, correct code violations and help low‑income owners avoid displacement.

Two people were struck by lightning while walking on Shell Island at the north end of Wrightsville Beach; officials say their conditions were not immediately known.

A 19-year-old from Chapel Hill was arrested at Raleigh Union Station after police say he attempted to kill a man and attacked two Amtrak conductors.

A person was struck and killed Friday night on Blue Ridge Road near UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh; police and hospital officials are investigating.

NC State researchers found restored forest plus birdsong reduced stress more than other settings. The finding points to small, evidence‑based steps Raleigh can use to make parks and greenways more restorative.

A caller’s tip led Columbus County deputies to arrest four people and seize a drone and suspected narcotics near Columbus Correctional Institution. Investigators say monitored inmate calls referenced a planned drone delivery.

The International Black Theatre Festival returns to Winston‑Salem July 27–Aug. 1 with more than 100 performances, workshops, panels and community events across downtown venues.

Apex resident and former Durham County EMS worker Andrew Eric Childs was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child‑pornography and animal‑cruelty charges.

A coastal bagel brand and a Durham sushi-and-hibachi spot are joining Celebration at Six Forks in North Raleigh, adding breakfast and sushi options along Six Forks Road.

Flash flood warnings covered parts of the Piedmont into Thursday as bands of heavy storms threaten low-lying roads and creeks. Local guidance stresses: turn around, don’t drown.

Heavy rain and fog in Raleigh Thursday. Flood Watch through the evening with 2–3 inches possible.