Mostly sunny and warm Friday in Raleigh with a high near 83°F. A brief shower is possible Saturday; a better chance for scattered storms returns Monday.

NWS Blacksburg issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wilkes and Yadkin counties Wednesday, warning of 60 mph gusts and heavy rain that could pond on roadways. Officials urged people to shelter and drivers to slow down.

A Raleigh nurse’s license was summarily suspended after Connecticut prosecutors charged her in an alleged scheme that faked credentials, billed Medicaid and harmed a patient. State and administrative actions are now pending.

The State Board of Elections has opened comment on rules that could lower the bar for tossing ballots missing photo ID. Hearings in Raleigh start in June; comments are due July 14.

Wake Forest's free July 3 Fireworks Spectacular returns to Heritage High with live music, veterans leading the Pledge and a late-night fireworks finale.

Durham commissioners heard public comment Tuesday on the manager’s FY 2026–27 recommended budget, including a proposed tax-rate increase and priorities for schools and EMS.

A May 23 saturation patrol by Raleigh's DWI Unit produced 208 charges, including 10 DWIs and two firearms seizures.

Charlie Barefoot & Sons will skip the 2026 N.C. State Fair, ending a family-run tradition that began in 1949.

Two people were hurt in an early-morning carjacking on Lynn Road; one man was shot and another assaulted, police say. Investigators recovered the vehicles and are asking for tips.

Patchy fog and showers hit Raleigh on Memorial Day. Scattered thunderstorms and localized heavy rain are possible with highs near 83°F.

A 33‑year‑old man was killed near Henderson in a pre‑dawn shooting; state investigators are assisting a Vance County homicide probe.

Dense fog cuts visibility across Raleigh this morning. Scattered storms are likely this afternoon and into Memorial Day.

A 29‑year‑old was taken into custody after a large K‑9 search near Tingen Road; police say the incident was isolated and there’s no public threat.