Wayne County approved incentives for a $756 million proposal that pledges nine permanent jobs; county records and business reporting say the unnamed plan "appears to be" a data center.

State officials warn of a high fire danger on Thursday across parts of North Carolina; residents are urged to postpone outdoor burning and fully extinguish smoking materials.

Regional hazmat crews responded after a tractor‑trailer overturned at NC‑24 and I‑40, closing I‑40 westbound; officials say there’s no public threat.

North Carolina piled up 16 hits in a 12-7 win over West Virginia at Charles Schwab Field, setting a program MCWS runs record and advancing to the title series.

A pewter 1999 Tahoe struck two cyclists on N.C. 751; one rider remains hospitalized and troopers are asking witnesses to come forward.

An elderly man was critically injured in Durham after a dispute over a handicap parking spot; police detained a suspect and say the investigation is ongoing.

Altaris will buy RTP‑based Simulations Plus for about $375M, taking the drug‑development software company private while pledging to keep its headquarters in the Triangle.

A 21-year-old Robbins woman was arrested in Chatham County after a Bear Creek man died of fentanyl and methamphetamine; investigators point to texts and paraphernalia.

A 36‑page elections package was revived in Raleigh and a short public‑comment portal closes at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. Josh Stein says the bill would politicize election administration.

FEMA approved about $45 million for more than 40 Hurricane Helene recovery projects in North Carolina, funding debris removal, road repairs and buyouts in mountain communities.

Triangle Wine Company has closed all Triangle stores after more than a decade; owners blamed political and economic pressures and cancelled permits. Local regulators say missed renewals were cancelled June 1.

Durham Region Transit will raise single‑ride fares on July 1 as part of a 10‑year plan to expand service and transition to electric buses. PRESTO still delivers the best per‑trip value.

Baltimore developer Obrecht Properties plans a 325K‑SF Gateway industrial park in Fayetteville, positioned next to Amazon and aimed at logistics and military contractors.