A delivery truck scraped the roof off a trailer at the notorious Peace Street overpass, renewing debate over sensors, signage and a long‑term replacement.

Low clouds, drizzle and pockets of fog this morning; showers likely through early afternoon with highs near 77°F. Midweek heat and storms return.

Durham deputies say a Maple Street search turned up roughly 16 pounds of marijuana, THC products and psilocybin mushrooms, and a 29-year-old man was arrested.

DEQ says a July sample detected 2,010 ppb of 1,4‑dioxane in Asheboro's wastewater, far above guidance. Downstream utilities were notified and follow-up testing is underway.

Five Guys quietly opened a food-court counter at Crabtree Valley Mall this week, replacing a McDonald’s spot as the mall’s broader refresh continues.

NWS issued a thunderstorm alert for parts of eastern North Carolina Thursday, warning of gusts to 40 mph, frequent lightning and localized flooding in coastal counties.

A Charlotte man received a 15-year federal sentence after prosecutors say fentanyl he sold killed a 21-year-old from Cary and investigators tied him to illegal gun sales.

Two people were hospitalized after a reported stabbing at Abbington Square in northeast Raleigh; police arrested Isaiah Hall and say the victims are expected to survive.

Durham Academy told families a former assistant middle‑school coach and alumnus was arrested on alleged possession of child pornography; the school says there’s no indication students were involved.

Two stadium shows — Guns N' Roses on July 23 and Noah Kahan on July 25 — will jam roads near Carter‑Finley. City officials advise pre‑buying parking and arriving early.

Strong thunderstorms and frequent lightning moved through Vance and Warren counties early Tuesday, prompting warnings for Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston.

A state audit found duplicate payments, missing contracts and a $16,668.87 accidental reimbursement in Zebulon's financial records.

NWS Raleigh warned of minor flooding in Halifax and Warren counties after heavy storms; drivers were urged to avoid flooded roads. Local forecasts remain active.