Durham Academy told families a former assistant middle‑school coach and alumnus was arrested on alleged possession of child pornography; the school says there’s no indication students were involved.

An American Airlines flight that landed at RDU late Monday was kept on the tarmac for more than an hour after a lightning-related ramp closure. Here’s a quick guide to what federal rules require and how to respond.

Cary police say social-media posts and surveillance helped tie a woman to a theft spree that took roughly $35,717 from Ulta and Lululemon stores across the Triangle.

Recent rain nudged Falls Lake up about 1%, but the reservoir is still roughly 66% full and Raleigh remains under Stage 1 watering restrictions. Enforcement of irrigation rules has intensified.

After FanDuel RSNs shut down, the Carolina Hurricanes will run a direct-to-consumer network for 2026-27 while the NHL provides centralized production for several clubs. Fans should expect a mix of streaming and negotiated linear options.

Two people were killed after a wrong-way pickup struck another car on I-587 near Wilson Monday evening; troopers closed eastbound lanes while they investigated.

A Havelock man identified as Francisco Nava Mendoza was arrested after parallel child-sex probes in Craven and Carteret counties. He is being held without bond.

A mosquito batch trapped in Ajax tested positive for West Nile virus — the first in Durham Region this season. Officials urge repellent, long sleeves and removing standing water.

Trinsic Residential paid $6M for land near The Streets at Southpoint and filed plans for apartments, joining a wave of development reshaping South Durham. City filings attach affordability commitments and a site-plan review is next.

Marble-sized hail and 50‑mph gusts are expected Monday in parts of Guilford and Alamance counties; the NWS urges shelter and caution.

State ALE and Durham police raided an illegal operation on Ellis Road after a July shooting, seizing drugs and firearms and making dozens of arrests. The site has been linked to repeated violence.

Strong thunderstorms and frequent lightning moved through Vance and Warren counties early Tuesday, prompting warnings for Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston.

Good Fortune, a Chinatown‑inspired cocktail bar, quietly opened on Franklin Street in April, bringing bold red interiors and a focused cocktail program to downtown Chapel Hill.