I-40 East in Orange County will have night closures between off and on ramps of Old NC-86 due to bridge construction. Detours are available with updates on DriveNC.gov.

The president of Tobacco Road Sports Cafés in North Carolina pled guilty to embezzling over $1.7 million in sales tax and received a suspended sentence.

Dementia Capable Cares will host a free dementia support training session on Aug. 18 at Five Points for Active Adults center in Raleigh to educate the community.

Former assisted living executive Charles Gross pled guilty to state tax embezzlement and received both an active and suspended sentence plus probation and restitution orders.

Patrice Y. Toney concluded a significant first year as Carrboro's Town Manager, focusing on equity, sustainability, and operational efficiency, earning national recognition for her leadership.

NWS Raleigh warns of an impending heatwave in central North Carolina, with temperatures expected to reach the low 90s and potentially the triple digits soon.

One person is dead after a car crashed in Clayton, found in a front yard but not hitting the house. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the fatal event.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office shares safety tips for water activities, emphasizing the use of life vests, the importance of not operating vessels under the influence, and supervising children near water.

Biogen Inc. is investing $2 billion to expand its manufacturing in Research Triangle Park, NC, in response to President Trump's tariff threats, and to modernize with automation and AI.

Camp Ignite 2025 has concluded successfully, offering a week of growth and teamwork for young people interested in firefighting, according to the Cary Fire Department.

Wake County names The Bryant Center as the operator of Second Street Place, a new low-barrier homeless shelter in Raleigh, aiming to integrate it into a broader strategy to reduce homelessness.

Charlotte prepares to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, supported by a $2 million state grant aiming to boost North Carolina's destination appeal for major events.

Chatham County Public Libraries now offer digital comics and graphic novels to cardholders through a partnership with Comics Plus, accessible 24/7 online or offline.