Tucker Street Diner in downtown Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow closed after under 18 months, adding another vacancy to the developing neighborhood.

Flood Watch in effect for Raleigh from Wednesday evening through Thursday; repeated storms could drop 2–4 inches and cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

Trinsic Residential paid $6M for land near The Streets at Southpoint and filed plans for apartments, joining a wave of development reshaping South Durham. City filings attach affordability commitments and a site-plan review is next.

Marble-sized hail and 50‑mph gusts are expected Monday in parts of Guilford and Alamance counties; the NWS urges shelter and caution.

State gives NCCU a more than $110 million boost as Chancellor Karrie Dixon lays out plans to scale enrollment and pursue R2 research status after audit fixes.

The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for Hyde County Sunday; forecasters warned of gusts up to 60 mph and possible structural damage.

Heat Advisory Sunday with highs near 95°F and heat index topping 106–107°F. Late-day storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Heat Advisory in Raleigh Saturday with highs near 98°F and heat‑index values up to 110°F. Late‑day storms could produce damaging wind gusts.

A child was grazed by a bullet inside Rochelle Manor apartments in Durham on July 17 as police investigated the scene. Arrest status was unclear.

An 81‑year‑old Holly Ridge man has been charged with indecent liberties with a child after deputies investigated a report involving a 13‑year‑old. He remains jailed on a secured bond as detectives probe.

AdvanceTEC and parent Equans are investing about $7.5M to expand their Clayton plant, adding 160 jobs with average pay near $90K and nearly doubling local staff.

A man was injured in a shooting on Magnolia Court in north Raleigh; he's expected to recover while police investigate.

Nike has closed its Fenton location in Cary, leaving a high‑profile vacancy at the mixed‑use center as the brand trims stores during a national turnaround. Local shoppers noticed the shutdown this week.