Severe storms knocked out power to roughly 13,000 Wake County customers at the peak. Outages stretched across a broad swath of the Raleigh area.

Raleigh will add a 3% processing fee to credit, debit and digital‑wallet utility payments starting Sept. 1. The city says the charge covers card‑processing costs and lists fee‑free payment options.

A fast-moving storm brought a flash flood warning to parts of Durham and Orange counties Tuesday night, with more heavy rain possible before the alert expired.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Alexander and Iredell counties Tuesday afternoon, with forecasters warning of 60 mph gusts, heavy lightning and downed trees.

A flash flood warning covered five counties around Raleigh as storms dropped several inches of rain and threatened more flooding overnight.

A Wake County deputy was arrested and placed on leave after court records allege she bit her ex-boyfriend; she’s facing misdemeanor charges.

Kinston police say a Grifton man was arrested and charged after an alleged armed robbery and burglary at a Carver Courts residence; detectives also recovered suspected narcotics.

Chief Deputy Steve Maynor will be sworn in as Chatham County sheriff this Thursday at 7 p.m. in Pittsboro. The board-appointed ceremony is open to the public.

Durham is directing more than $2.1 million through local nonprofits to repair aging homes, correct code violations and help low‑income owners avoid displacement.

A sports-heavy summer — the Hurricanes’ playoff run and World Cup gatherings — helped push downtown Raleigh visitation up about 5.4% in Q2 while developers press ahead. Bars, restaurants and a busy project pipeline are the immediate beneficiaries.

Muggy Tuesday morning leads to low‑90s and a late‑day chance of storms; a slight severe‑weather risk is expected this evening. Stay ready for gusty winds and quick downpours.

A pedestrian was struck and killed late Tuesday on northbound I‑885 in Durham; police closed the northbound lanes while investigators worked the scene.

UNC placed football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave Monday; the university gave no reason and barred staff and student‑athletes from commenting.