Dense morning fog will slow the Tuesday commute in Raleigh but should clear by mid‑morning for highs near 74°F.

EPA proposes removing emissions testing from the federal clean‑air plan in 19 North Carolina counties, a change that could save drivers nearly $20 million a year while drawing environmental pushback.

City data tie Durham’s unarmed HEART teams to a near‑60% drop in crime reports and a sharp decline in arrests. Officials say more staff and funding are needed to expand coverage overnight.

A 'Bring Back the Village' meeting was underway Monday when shots rang out nearby on New Bern Avenue, injuring one person and renewing calls for a gun buyback and youth outreach.

A Raleigh business owner faces state charges after officials say he siphoned nearly $778K in taxes. The N.C. Department of Revenue indicted him on embezzlement and failure‑to‑file counts; his first court date is next Monday.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Columbus County warned of half‑dollar‑size hail and 60 mph gusts; towns from Tabor City to Green Sea were in the path.

A man was found shot outside Marco's Mini Mart on N.C. 561 Monday; deputies are searching for a suspect and Laurel Mill Elementary was briefly on lockdown.

A South Carolina developer sued Brunswick County after the planning board denied a roughly 1,300‑home project, arguing the application met local rules. The lawsuit kicks off a court review of the contentious decision.

A Knightdale mechanic was sentenced to 17½ years after prosecutors say hundreds of child sexual abuse images were traced to his home and family auto shop.

Durham Tech has broken ground on 124 affordable apartments at 902 S. Briggs Ave., reserving about a quarter of units for students as part of a wider push to ease housing insecurity. The development aims to add deeply affordable units as local rents rise.

Dozens of firefighters responded to a house fire on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill Monday; investigators remained on scene.

Chatham Habitat, led by Anna Tuell, is advancing a Roberts Run plan in Pittsboro to add dozens of affordable homes as the Triangle grows.

ParTee Shack has closed its original South Raleigh site as the brand refocuses on larger, flagship venues across the Triangle.