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.

A 25-year-old man was recovered from Lake Royale in Franklin County on July 27; local dive teams and the private Lake Royale police responded. The death is under investigation.

Several police cruisers closed Gathering Square in Fuquay-Varina Sunday; officials have not yet explained the heavy response.

NWS Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm alert across parts of the Piedmont through 2 a.m. Monday, warning of gusty winds and heavy rain across the Triangle.

Family, friends and neighbors gathered at Matthews Family Mortuary to honor Gonzalo Torres Perez and press Rocky Mount leaders to add sidewalks and bike lanes on routes he rode. The visitation doubled as a call for safer streets.