Pedestrian killed by a car on SW Maynard Road in Cary during morning hours; driver cooperates with police on scene.

Brian Edwards, a detention officer, was fired for concerning social media posts, violating Orange County Sheriff's Office conduct and social media policies.

Gov. Stein launches a $50 million grant program to help local governments and tribes in North Carolina rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Wake County is probing a house fire caused by an explosion; the ATF is assisting. No injuries were reported, and local support is evident. The cause remains unknown.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest for students to illustrate the theme "Fly to Save Lives."

A 16-year-old died and two other teens were injured in a car accident in Apex. The driver, 17, without a valid license, hit a culvert, causing the car to overturn.

The Wren Memorial Library in Chatham County is hosting a series of free October events, including craft meet-ups, a pancake decorating event, a book sale, kids' cooking classes, a carnivorous plant class, and a Halloween Fest.

A house explosion and fire in Wake County near Wendell prompted a joint investigation by local and federal authorities; the cause remains under investigation.

After a disturbance at Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh, seven escaped juveniles were found and returned following a coordinated police search involving dogs and drones.

Wake Forest invites locals to apply for advisory board positions by September 30, including high school students for certain boards, with appointments announced in November.

A shooting on Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, left one dead and four injured. The incident is under active investigation with no arrests at the time of reporting.

A person in Raleigh suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound and was treated at WakeMed. Authorities are investigating the incident with no arrests made yet.

The National Weather Service reports a sunny week for Raleigh, with temperatures nearing 90°F and potential midweek showers increasing to likely thunderstorms by Friday.