The N.C. State Auditor's preliminary audit finds DMV staffing levels insufficient, causing customer service issues and long wait times. The report calls for more Driver License Examiners and flexible hiring practices.

Gunshots at a birthday party in Lillington left one dead and two injured; the suspect fled before deputies arrived.

Wake County alerts residents after a vaccinated dog was bitten by a rabid raccoon, urging pet vaccination vigilance.

Raleigh Parks releases a video featuring children sharing how local parks enrich their lives, emphasizing the importance of these community spaces for play, nature enjoyment, skill development, and socialization.

N.C. Department of Transportation issues weekly financial reports for transparency and compliance with state law, detailing expenditures, receipts, and reserved cash for specific projects.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh predicts a heatwave in central North Carolina, with temperatures reaching mid 90s to low 100s and advises residents to take precautions.

The 3rd Annual Black Maternal & Infant Health Conference in Raleigh plans to tackle racial health disparities for African American mothers and infants, seeking systemic solutions over individual resilience.

Vincent Wesley was arrested for a shooting on Star Street, Raleigh, leaving a man critically injured. He faces assault and firearms charges and is held without bond.

I-440 East near Wake Forest Road in Raleigh will close overnight for construction, with traffic rerouted via the Wake Forest Road exit from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

A $1.2 million project initiated by the N.C. Department of Transportation will upgrade a Cumberland County intersection to improve traffic flow and safety.

Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the design for Lake Myra County Park, promising a new recreational and educational green space by 2027, funded by a 2018 bond.

Raleighnc.gov advises caution when engaging in river activities, especially in the Neuse River, due to hidden currents and sudden drops. Safety tips emphasize awareness of fast waters and underwater obstacles.

Governors Josh Stein and Henry McMaster are requesting the Trump administration to uphold a drilling moratorium to protect the Carolina coasts' economies and ecosystems. They emphasize the areas' value and bipartisan opposition to offshore drilling.