Two people were struck by lightning while walking on Shell Island at the north end of Wrightsville Beach; officials say their conditions were not immediately known.

Chapel Hill’s draft LUMO would loosen some rules to allow more housing while adding tree and stormwater protections. The town is hosting public open houses this summer.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Warrenton and a separate $200,000 ticket in Smithfield, the state lottery says. The jackpot climbs to an estimated $633 million.

Mostly sunny Monday with highs near 88°F. Heat and storms arrive Tuesday, July 28 — expect highs near 93°F and a slight severe‑storm risk.

A delivery truck scraped the roof off a trailer at the notorious Peace Street overpass, renewing debate over sensors, signage and a long‑term replacement.

A 19-year-old from Chapel Hill was arrested at Raleigh Union Station after police say he attempted to kill a man and attacked two Amtrak conductors.

Dense fog trimmed visibility in Raleigh this morning; clearing to partly sunny with highs near 84°F and a warming trend into next week.

A person was struck and killed Friday night on Blue Ridge Road near UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh; police and hospital officials are investigating.

A Charlotte plant recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos sold in vending machines across eight states after sausage and undeclared soy were found; the company says no illnesses have been reported.

Durham police responded to a reported shooting on Formosa Avenue Friday; investigators were on scene and details remain limited.

Garmin is expanding its Cary office, and local job listings show openings across engineering and technical roles that could bring new hires to the Triangle.

Johnston County opened its first county-run regional park Friday at 444 Matthews Road, unveiling pickleball courts, an ADA-accessible fishing pond and a picnic shelter.

A man who walked away from Forsyth Correctional Center on Friday was found hours later at a house on Indiana Avenue in Winston‑Salem and is facing a felony escape charge. State officials released photos and a physical description as the department investigates.