Wake County asked schools to name health liaisons and set aside isolation rooms as North Carolina tracks about two dozen measles cases; parents may see more testing and outreach.

Duke unveiled a roughly $203 million Homegrown plan to increase local hiring, contractor spending and affordable-housing support across the Research Triangle. The university will track progress publicly.

Jaguar Bolera at Raleigh Iron Works closed suddenly, leaving a sizable vacancy and surprising regulars. The restaurant’s site still lists hours while locals reported a sign on the door.

A Powerball ticket sold at JD Gas & Grocery in Dover matched five white balls and, with Power Play, doubled to a $2 million prize; winners have 180 days to claim.

Jordan High briefly went on secure status after a report that a student might have a weapon; the school reopened after authorities cleared the scene and an investigation is underway.

At a packed Lee County meeting, residents urged a moratorium on data‑center approvals after reports a company explored using local gas wells to power servers. The debate turned sharp over zoning, water and extraction risks.

New local data show UNC's Black share slipping while NC State and NC Central gained ground; Duke's figures are muddled by a jump in students not reporting race. The pattern reflects a wider post‑affirmative‑action reshuffle.

House spending records show Rep. Don Davis billed $2,315 for taxi and rideshare charges on the same day he toured Eagle Pass border facilities, pushing trip costs near $9,800.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Macon County warned of gusts up to 60 mph Monday. Officials urged residents to shelter and prepare for possible outages.

Person County deputies recovered roughly 700 firearms taken from an estate in Roxboro. Investigators are asking buyers who may have purchased those guns to come forward.

DRB Group has filed plans for about 300 homes near Pittsboro, adding to Chatham County’s development momentum and local planning debates.

A drive-by at McDougald Terrace left the road strewn with spent shell casings as Durham police cordoned the scene and collected evidence.

A severe thunderstorm warning put Bladen, Columbus and Robeson counties on alert Thursday midday; the NWS warned of 60 mph gusts, frequent lightning and hazardous driving.