Wake County asked residents at NC State for input on spending roughly $67.7M in opioid‑settlement dollars, with a near‑term plan to channel about $19.47M into treatment, housing and recovery.

Duke researchers say a catheter‑delivered gene therapy restored pumping power and cut arrhythmias in lab‑grown heart tissue and monkeys, suggesting a possible one‑shot treatment for heart‑attack damage.

NWS warned Wake County of a fast-moving thunderstorm Tuesday midday with gusts up to 40 mph and possible marble-sized hail.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Local MLS data and lenders warn that waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost Triangle buyers in price or by missing the right home.

Cool start Saturday, then a quick warm‑up: highs hit the mid/upper 90s Sunday and peak Monday with storms likely after 2 p.m. Plan for heat and pop‑up storms.

Police swarmed Glenwood Avenue near Oak Park Road Friday night as officers investigated a shooting. Officials have released few details.

NCDOT plans underpasses and fences along U.S. 64 through Alligator River NWR to protect red wolves and thousands of other animals.

North Carolina piled up 16 hits in a 12-7 win over West Virginia at Charles Schwab Field, setting a program MCWS runs record and advancing to the title series.

A 21-year-old Robbins woman was arrested in Chatham County after a Bear Creek man died of fentanyl and methamphetamine; investigators point to texts and paraphernalia.

A 2-year-old died after being attacked by two family dogs in Rocky Mount. Police, animal services and child‑welfare investigators are reviewing the case.

Detectives say an Atlantic Avenue storage unit held roughly 140 pounds of marijuana and other drugs. A Raleigh man faces trafficking and related felony charges.

A Raleigh-area truck driver pulled over mid-route, checked an online Cash 5 ticket and found he'd won $138,239, taking home roughly $99,546 after taxes.