Wake County's 2026 627 calendar packs teacher workdays into the instructional year, leaving traditional students with only 25 full five-day weeks and many scattered weekday closures.

A Raleigh man is jailed after police say he kidnapped a woman on Lake Vista Drive, led officers on a chase and crashed into a police cruiser. Officials say no one was injured.

A 2-year-old died after being attacked by two family dogs in Rocky Mount. Police, animal services and child‑welfare investigators are reviewing the case.

A Raleigh woman faces attempted first‑degree murder and weapons charges after police say she shot into an occupied car in Wilson on June 8; bond was set and a June 30 court date is scheduled.

A surge of heat arrives Thursday, June 18, with highs near 100°F and heat-index values up to 106°F; gusty winds and late-night storms could disrupt plans. Stay cool and watch forecasts.

Detectives say an Atlantic Avenue storage unit held roughly 140 pounds of marijuana and other drugs. A Raleigh man faces trafficking and related felony charges.

FEMA approved about $45 million for more than 40 Hurricane Helene recovery projects in North Carolina, funding debris removal, road repairs and buyouts in mountain communities.

A Raleigh-area truck driver pulled over mid-route, checked an online Cash 5 ticket and found he'd won $138,239, taking home roughly $99,546 after taxes.

Surveillance footage aired by CBS17 shows an armed robbery at a Raleigh Walgreens on Tuesday; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Triangle Wine Company has closed all Triangle stores after more than a decade; owners blamed political and economic pressures and cancelled permits. Local regulators say missed renewals were cancelled June 1.

Durham Region Transit will raise single‑ride fares on July 1 as part of a 10‑year plan to expand service and transition to electric buses. PRESTO still delivers the best per‑trip value.

A PNC branch on Capital Boulevard was robbed just after 9 a.m. Tuesday; Raleigh police say the suspect fled and remains at large.

Contractors and state data warn that distracted driving and speeding are raising work‑zone risks in North Carolina as summer travel climbs.