Morning showers taper by late morning with gusty northeast winds and cooler temperatures. A stronger storm system may bring showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, April 29.

NCDOT broke ground on the long‑delayed I‑26 Connector in Asheville, launching a $1.8B project to untangle traffic and link western North Carolina to the Port of Charleston.

A Raleigh insurance agent faces felony charges after a warrant alleges he stole $10,000 from an elderly client by diverting funds meant for investment.

Durham is considering a 24-month pause on data centers and crypto mining as residents and officials raise alarms about water, power and housing tradeoffs. A May 4 hearing will decide the next steps.

A woman allegedly waved a machete and banged on windows outside a Wilmington Hardee’s during Tuesday’s breakfast rush. She was arrested and faces multiple misdemeanor charges.

Kane Realty has filed plans for an eight‑story, age‑restricted apartment building overlooking the I‑440 Beltline as part of the North Hills Innovation District expansion. The project joins other towers and mid‑rise work reshaping Midtown Raleigh.

A 70-year-old driver died after her car struck a tree in Holly Springs; police say a medical emergency may have led to the single-car crash.

State and local burn bans mean no campfires at MerleFest this week; the festival will proceed with adjusted camping rules.

Smithfield police arrested a man accused of sharing videos of sexual abuse of boys ages 9–14. Officers executed a search warrant at a Laurel Drive home and seized electronic devices as the probe continues.

Mayor Leonardo Williams used Wednesday's State of the City to demand action on shootings and set aggressive homelessness targets, promising a summer summit and new partnerships.

Duke picked up Wisconsin guard John Blackwell after a campus visit and Instagram announcement, adding a near-19 ppg scorer and high-volume 3-point threat to the Blue Devils.

A small dog named Baby Boo was killed Monday at Lovett Square Apartments in Durham. Neighbors say the dogs had been seen roaming; county animal services are investigating.

The Department of Justice awarded North Carolina more than $2 million to speed testing of sexual-assault kits and guard against future backlogs. Officials say the money will boost lab capacity, investigations and victim services.