Upper 80s today with gusty southwest winds. A strong cold front brings showers Thursday and a cooler weekend.

The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $9 million in 108 grants to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene across 16 western North Carolina counties.

North Carolina is one of eight testbeds chosen to trial eVTOL air taxis and medical flights, with early demonstrations and operations expected by summer 2026. State and industry partners will focus on rural healthcare hops, regional routes and autonomous trials.

Highs near 82°F Tuesday and mid‑80s Wednesday; showers and a cool front arrive Thursday.

IndiFresh, an Indian specialty grocer, will anchor a $17M retail-and-medical project near Apex’s Costco, tapping a growing South Asian market in western Wake County.

Dense fog is slowing the Monday morning commute in Raleigh while highs surge into the 70s and 80s midweek. Watch for a late‑week front that could bring showers and gusty winds.

A transmission-line problem left roughly 6,100 Piedmont Electric customers in southern Orange County without power Sunday afternoon.

Deputy Kaleb Mitchell died Saturday in an on-duty crash, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said. Officials asked the public to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.

Chatham County warned residents after a fox acting abnormally came into contact with a person near Bojangles in Siler City. Officials urge anyone who handled the animal to seek immediate treatment.

A Durham man was sentenced to 16–20 years after pleading guilty in the 2023 drive‑by that killed a man at a bus stop. Police say surveillance and Instagram videos helped tie suspects to a stolen SUV.

Erosion in Corolla uncovered a buried whale and a foul odor as Currituck County prepares to review its shoreline plan. The county's 2025 study also flags dozens of houses at long‑term risk.

A general‑aviation plane returned to RDU after a tire blew following takeoff; crews briefly closed a runway to clear debris and no injuries were reported.

A Durham woman walked into a hospital Tuesday night with a gunshot wound after a shooting on the 3600 block of Danube Lane. Police say her injuries are non-life-threatening and detectives are investigating.