Tropical Depression Chantal brings flash flooding to Orange County, NC; State of Emergency declared, and Seymour Center becomes a storm reception center.

Jose Angel Jimenez-Lopes died in a high-speed rollover crash on U.S. Highway 701 in Sampson County; not wearing a seatbelt contributed to his ejection from the car.

Raleigh anticipates a hot week with temperatures in the 90s, high humidity, and heat index values around 103 degrees. Severe storms and heat advisories are expected.

The NTSB preliminary report on a plane crash in Harnett County details how an Aviat Pitts S-2B spun nose-down before impact, killing pilot Anton Vandeth and passenger Dwight Frye shortly after takeoff from Raleigh Executive Jetport.

Raleigh Police Department collaborates with local parks for "Raleigh Hoop Night," fostering police-youth connections through basketball for teens aged 14-18.

A man was shot in the leg during a July 4th party in Hillsborough following a dispute, with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident.

Multiple shootings in Raleigh, North Carolina, left residents alarmed as two happened within minutes and close proximity, with victims hospitalized and one arrest made. Local concern over safety is rising.

NWS warns of flooding and high heat in Raleigh, NC, due to Tropical Storm Chantal remnants, with a flood watch for central NC, including 1-4 inches of rain and heat index around 100-105 degrees.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a car crash caused a vehicle fire on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill; the road was closed for emergency response.

Ambrose Lloyd Owens II died of electrocution at Chicora Civil War Cemetery while erecting an antenna that hit a power line; no foul play is suspected.

NCDOT releases "Cash Watch Numbers" weekly to showcase financial status, highlighting cash balances, receipts, and disbursements as temporary figures that are subject to change.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office participated in the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games opening, forming a Circle of Honor to support athletes with special needs and foster community inclusivity.

Zacharia Nathaniel Warnke was arrested in Orange County for a burglary involving over $10,000 in stolen goods. William Cox is also detained for the same incident. Both men face charges related to a theft from a home under renovation.