WakeMed is expanding in Fuquay-Varina with a new healthplex offering emergency care and health services, including a 24/7 emergency department. Construction starts early 2026.

A man was shot dead in Rocky Mount, and Ray Bryant Jr. was charged with his murder. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information.

Raleigh to experience sunshine and clouds with highs around 83 degrees, and light winds. The upcoming week will remain mostly sunny, with a slight chance of rain midweek.

NC Treasurer announces a third round of interest-free loans to aid Western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene, adding $51.5 million in support.

Raleigh faces delays in garbage and recycling collection due to a heatwave; no penalties will be enforced, and the city is providing updates via its app and website, urging residents to adapt to changing schedules.

Raleigh Water's Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility features an oasis with a recycled water pond, showcasing how treated wastewater can be repurposed and create a habitat for wildlife.

The NC State Health Plan partners with Lantern to offer no-cost surgery benefits to its members, aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve service quality.

Jackson Ryan Brookhart, 17, was killed in a Chalk Road crash near Wake Forest. Speed is suspected. Two others were injured; investigation ongoing.

NBA's Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans supported Durham youth with school supplies and a basketball clinic, and also discussed his recovery from injury.

NCDOT installed new slope monitors along I-40 and recognized workers for their post-Hurricane Helene efforts, while also launching campaigns for bridge strike prevention and against speeding.

A FedEx truck crashed and caught fire off I-540 near Knightdale, causing road closures and a complex recovery operation. The injured driver was hospitalized; the cause is under investigation.

A Raleigh police officer riding a motorcycle was injured in a collision with a van. Road closures and an investigation followed. The officer is in stable condition.

The North Carolina Joint Reentry Council plans to meet to discuss offender rehabilitation and reentry strategies on July 24 at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh.