A severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday evening flagged penny-sized hail and gusts up to 60 mph across parts of Columbus and Robeson counties.

Massive trees crashed into homes and cars in Henderson during intense storms, leaving residents shaken but largely unhurt. Neighbors say repair bills will be steep.

A 16-year-old was found shot dead inside a Spruce Street home in Wilson; detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call the department.

Durham police and the HEART Team have blocked off the 4500 block of Dolwick Drive after a person barricaded themself inside; a perimeter is in place and the investigation is active.

A rebuilt Eastman Leadership Academy has opened in Enfield — a 101,000‑sq‑ft campus built largely with $48.5M in lottery grants and nearly $53M in total cost.

Little Bull is relocating from Mangum Street to a renovated downtown building at 301 E. Chapel Hill and will reopen on Aug. 3 with a larger kitchen and rooftop plans.

Durham convenes national experts and residents on June 24 to translate months of listening and data into a focused plan to reduce gun violence. Morning seats are full but sessions will be livestreamed.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Local MLS data and lenders warn that waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost Triangle buyers in price or by missing the right home.

Strong storms toppled trees and left nearly 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Granville County without power, with the worst damage near Highway 96 outside Oxford.

A new national ranking finds North Carolina seventh for economic school segregation, with poor students packed into higher‑poverty schools and most separation occurring inside districts.

TurboTenant’s 2026 ranking names North Carolina among eight top states for rental investors. We break down what the list means for Charlotte‑area buyers and what to watch.

A Cary man was arrested after Jacksonville police say he was driving impaired with a 10‑year‑old in the car. Charging documents list DWI, child‑abuse, restraint and open‑container counts.