NWS issued an alert for strong thunderstorms in Harnett and Cumberland counties, warning gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning that could affect Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and I‑95.

One Triangle CEO took home about $25M in 2025 and local public‑company chiefs pulled in roughly $192M combined, much of it in stock awards and one‑time grants.

NWS warned of strong storms across Johnston, Wayne and Sampson counties Sunday, with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Stay alert for changing conditions.

Nighttime "glowing" over Surf City power poles has locals spooked. Experts say salt‑laden spray builds up on insulators and produces visible electrical arcing.

Two residential fires in Durham on Sunday left two people hurt and two others displaced, with crews and the Red Cross responding.

A 38-year-old Henderson man was shot and killed early Sunday; the SBI is assisting local deputies investigating the scene.

An early‑morning barrage of gunfire on Biltmore Avenue left two people dead and seven injured; investigators say the shooting may be linked to an earlier incident.

NWS warned of urban and small‑stream flooding across parts of the Piedmont Sunday evening; low‑lying roads may be impassable. Heed barricades and local alerts.

State gives NCCU a more than $110 million boost as Chancellor Karrie Dixon lays out plans to scale enrollment and pursue R2 research status after audit fixes.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wake and Durham counties with 60‑mph gusts and penny‑size hail possible across the Triangle.

A transformer fire in the RTP area left more than 2,000 Duke Energy customers without power Saturday as heat indexes climbed above 100. Town and county sites are open as cooling centers.

Johnston County warns of another heat wave with 'feels like' temps over 100. County-run cooling centers and local nonprofits are opening daytime hours to help residents cool off.

Whataburger has applied to build a 2,074‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at University Place in Chapel Hill as Ram Realty retools the mall and makes room for a large HomeSense. The site sits in a high‑risk flood zone, so approvals and stormwater fixes will be required.