The North Carolina Retirement Systems reported healthy growth, valued at $127 billion by the end of Dale Folwell's term, up from $89 billion in 2017, and boasting an 8% return for 2024.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh forecasts a chance of rain today and potential severe storms with high winds and an isolated tornado on Sunday, calming to clear skies by Monday. Residents are advised to stay alert.

A pipe burst at Duke University Hospital caused the emergency department to flood, leading to patient relocation and ambulance diversion to nearby hospitals.

A man was shot in a moving car on I-95 near Dunn, leading to a crash and serious injuries. A trooper gave first aid, and authorities are investigating the incident.

A woman was fatally shot at a Fayetteville transitional housing facility on Christmas Eve, prompting police investigation and enhanced security measures.

A section of Raleigh's Walnut Creek Greenway Trail is temporarily closed due to structural damage between mile markers 2.25 and 2.50. Repair timelines are unclear.

A man was hospitalized and another arrested after a Christmas Eve stabbing in south Raleigh, where Omar Satiel Rodrigo-Ramirez faces charges including felony assault.

A brawl broke out among 20 girls at Raleigh's Holly Hill Hospital, prompting police intervention and hospitalization of six for observation. No serious injuries or arrests were reported at the psychiatric facility.

A Raleigh man, Reginald Epps, won a $633,202 jackpot from the North Carolina Cash 5 lottery with a $1 ticket from Rose Mart. He took home $452,741 after taxes.

Talvin Lamar Brandon was sentenced to eight years for armed drug trafficking, after a guilty plea and a July incident where he fled a traffic stop, discarding cocaine.

A 23-year-old was shot dead at Fenton shopping center. The suspect, a 24-year-old security employee, turned himself in. The incident is deemed isolated with no public threat. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies and crisp weather for Raleigh, NC, with sunny days and a high of 46 degrees leading up to Christmas.

A man in Goldsboro was arrested for shooting at a vehicle with a woman and two children inside during a domestic dispute.