The National Weather Service warned Monday evening that strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain would sweep through Forsyth and Davidson counties.

NWS warned Halifax County of 60-mph gusts, one-inch hail and localized flooding through mid‑afternoon, with impacts expected along I‑95.

NWS warned of strong storms across Johnston, Wayne and Sampson counties Sunday, with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Stay alert for changing conditions.

Genetic testing found half the shrimp sold as “wild‑caught” at Outer Banks restaurants was imported, prompting calls for menu transparency and possible state action.

Scattered storms are likely this afternoon in Raleigh; expect brief heavy rain, gusty winds and sticky heat building through midweek.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wake and Durham counties with 60‑mph gusts and penny‑size hail possible across the Triangle.

Whataburger has applied to build a 2,074‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at University Place in Chapel Hill as Ram Realty retools the mall and makes room for a large HomeSense. The site sits in a high‑risk flood zone, so approvals and stormwater fixes will be required.

The state budget lets the SBI place AI license‑plate readers on DOT land, expanding a pilot into an option for any agency and setting off privacy alarms. Lawmakers say it’s about public safety; advocates call it mass tracking.

Raleigh Police consolidated its headquarters and Downtown District at 111 W Hargett Street; the ACORNS unit moved to Six Forks Road as part of the reshuffle.

The Canes will raise their Stanley Cup banner at Lenovo Center on Sept. 29 as Raleigh prepares for a high‑profile season opener against the Florida Panthers.

Sen. Thom Tillis met with Cameron Hamilton and pledged to support his FEMA nomination while pressing for faster aid for Helene-hit western North Carolina.

Rising grocery and utility bills have pushed some Durham retirees back into the workforce even as monthly inflation cools.

A WakeMed campus police officer surrendered to Johnston County deputies and was charged with a statutory-sex offense involving a minor. WakeMed says it suspended the officer and is cooperating.