A fallen tree struck a main feeder line early Wednesday, cutting power to more than 25,000 Durham residents as crews work to repair damaged equipment.

Red Lotus, a Chapel Hill staple since 2006, announced a permanent closure on June 30. Staff say a new Asian restaurant is slated to take the space in August.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Watauga County sent Boone and nearby communities indoors Tuesday as storms brought possible 60 mph gusts and flood risk.

A 15-year-old has been charged after a South Street shooting left another teen seriously injured. Police say the investigation is active and more arrests may follow.

Lawmakers' draft budget includes millions for PFAS testing and mitigation around fire stations, funding tests, temporary water and gear‑cleaning pilots to protect firefighters.

Durham crews probed a suspected explosion at Kymera's Weck Drive plant Monday evening; employees evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A narrow House committee vote could send Fort Bragg back into the renaming fight, reigniting local debate over history, identity and cost.

NC State and UNC are lining up a Dec. 15, 2026 neutral‑site game at First Horizon Coliseum — a rare nonconference Tobacco Road clash amid coaching turnover and schedule shifts.

A 3-year-old died after a single-vehicle crash on I‑73 north near mile marker 98 in Greensboro. The driver has been charged while investigators probe possible fatigue.

The Durham school board voted to require quarterly, school-level budget reporting and a searchable salary database after pressure from educators. New public files will show pay, contracts and spending.

Durham police say a 47-year-old man was arrested after shots were fired into an occupied car on Todd Street, seriously injuring one person. A court date is set for July 20, 2026.

Authorities say an 18-year-old man with autism was found with widespread scars and burns; a Yanceyville couple has been arrested and faces felony charges.

A Youngsville woman says a copperhead bit her while taking out the trash; after antivenom at two hospitals she faces weeks of recovery and an estimated $800K–$900K medical bill.