Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is set to address the Edenton Rotary Club on changes in the insurance industry after visiting the local police department.

A Mecklenburg County businessman, Prakash Mehta, was arrested on three counts of embezzlement for allegedly diverting $200,902.12 in sales tax. He was released on bond with a court date set.

A Raleigh man was sentenced to at least 4 years, 7 months after pleading guilty in a November 2023 crash that killed a 76-year-old Wake Forest man.

Two men wanted by Cary police were arrested in Webster, Texas, after a multi‑state manhunt led by the U.S. Marshals. Officials praised the cross‑jurisdictional effort.

Wake County deputies arrested 29‑year‑old Shaniyah R. Dove in a Duke Energy fraud probe that allegedly cost the utility $495,904.62. The arrest is the third tied to the months‑long investigation.

Raleigh sellers are trimming ask prices as homes sit longer and builders offer incentives. Agents say realistic pricing and staging will decide who sells this spring.

Mostly cloudy and mild Thursday with only a slight rain chance. Friday could bring near‑record warmth before a cooler, unsettled week.

Neighbors at a southeast Raleigh meeting pushed back on plans for a large Wake County Animal Center on the Randleigh tract, citing worries about barking and proximity to homes. County leaders say the design adds mitigation and more services.

Terminal 1 at RDU has added new restaurants and retail — from Raleigh Beer Garden to an upgraded ACC American Café — as part of the airport’s $2.5B Transform RDU plan.

Raleigh's 2026 Summer Concert Series features free weekend performances by local acts in Fred Fletcher and Pullen Parks, starting May 31, with evenings of diverse music.

Court records show undercover ALE buys and lab tests led to a Feb. 13 search that found nearly 1.8 kg of THC products, a handgun and $4,460 at Bull City Mini Mart.

Hill Street Park is hosting a "Little Leprechaun" event for toddlers on March 16, featuring crafts and storytime. Pre-registration and an $8 fee are required.

Olive Garden held a ribbon‑cutting at Eastfield in Selma and is now open, joining big‑box anchors and adding local jobs.