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.

Federal investigators have opened a Title VI inquiry into East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, joining a broader federal review of med‑school admissions. The probe will examine whether admissions used unlawful racial criteria.

Two stadium shows — Guns N' Roses on July 23 and Noah Kahan on July 25 — will jam roads near Carter‑Finley. City officials advise pre‑buying parking and arriving early.

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.

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near the Speedway on Jones Sausage Road; investigators taped off the scene between the gas station and a Bojangles.

GalaxyCon lands in downtown Raleigh this Thursday through Sunday with big-name guests, cosplay contests and a free Street Fest around the convention center.

Flood Watch in effect for Raleigh from Wednesday evening through Thursday; repeated storms could drop 2–4 inches and cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

The National Weather Service warned Duplin County Tuesday of a strong thunderstorm with gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning; towns from Wallace to Rose Hill were named.

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.