Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed a stretch of Buxton beach after officials warned northeast winds and high surf could cause oceanfront homes to collapse.

Durham’s Bull City Records is retiring at month’s end, and an Eddie Bauer outlet at Smithfield’s Carolina Premium Outlets is in liquidation. Here are the final dates and what shoppers need to know.

Raleigh will mark July 4, 2026 with an all-day America 250 celebration linking downtown programming with an evening fireworks show at Dix Park.

An updated News & Observer database lists base annual pay for city and town employees across the Triangle, from small towns to Raleigh officials. It excludes overtime and school payrolls.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust closed April 1 sale of a 471‑unit Raleigh apartment complex, converting its largest foreclosed asset into a financed, income‑producing investment.

Raleigh will reopen its e‑bike rebate May 1 with a lottery for $500 and $1,500 vouchers. Applicants must be Raleigh residents and will need to reapply.

Strong storms could bring 50–55 mph gusts across the Piedmont Sunday. Officials urged anyone outdoors to head indoors and secure loose items.

A man was found shot under a breezeway at the Rise apartments in Chapel Hill; police are investigating and seeking tips from the public.

A video shows a Raleigh neighbor blocking a 19‑year‑old at a dumpster; the family says the confrontation pushed them to move.

A watchdog alleges a Cumberland County elections board member disguised donors to pay Michael Flynn’s $25,000 fee; the State Board has received complaints and will review them.

Police say a Fayetteville man’s actions sparked a house blaze that killed his mother. He’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is being held on a $25,000 bond.

Chicken Salad Chick will open its first Durham restaurant at Renaissance Center in Southpoint, targeting a Q2 2026 opening in a roughly 3,100 sq ft space.

Knightdale police arrested a 69‑year‑old registered sex offender after an alleged sexual battery and theft at Knightdale Station Park. He is due back in court on April 14.