Late‑night storms dumped several inches across the Piedmont, prompting a flash flood warning for Anson, Montgomery, Richmond and Stanly counties into early Monday.

POAH closed financing to rehab Biltmore Hills, preserving 50 affordable apartments in southeast Raleigh with vouchers and layered public financing.

Genetic testing found half the shrimp sold as “wild‑caught” at Outer Banks restaurants was imported, prompting calls for menu transparency and possible state action.

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

NWS Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Warren County Sunday, warning of gusts up to 60 mph, penny-sized hail and possible flash flooding. Residents were urged to seek interior shelter and avoid flooded roads.

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.

NWS Raleigh issued Special Weather Statements warning of 50 mph gusts, pea‑size hail and dangerous lightning for Anson and Richmond counties Sunday night.

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 an updated severe thunderstorm warning for Hyde County Sunday; forecasters warned of gusts up to 60 mph and possible structural damage.

Scattered storms are likely this afternoon in Raleigh; expect brief heavy rain, gusty winds and sticky heat building through midweek.

A fire at The Timbers in northwest Raleigh damaged eight apartments and displaced at least 16 residents, officials say. No injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.