NWS Raleigh warned Monday that strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning were moving through the Piedmont, impacting parts of Granville, Durham, Franklin and Wake counties.

The NWS issued a Special Weather Statement for Robeson County Monday, warning of a thunderstorm with landspout potential, 40 mph gusts and localized flooding risk.

Wake County deputies are searching for a driver who crashed on Poole Road, stole a second vehicle and fled. No serious injuries were reported and tips are requested.

Two people were hurt in an early-morning carjacking on Lynn Road; one man was shot and another assaulted, police say. Investigators recovered the vehicles and are asking for tips.

Forecasters and lifeguards warned of a High rip‑current risk across much of North Carolina on Memorial Day after lifeguards recorded dozens of rescues over the weekend. Swim near a lifeguard or stay out of the water when a High risk is posted.

A stolen-vehicle pursuit that began at a Weaverville Walmart ended in a crash near Asheville and a suspect who fled on foot remains at large. Police are asking for tips.

Durham approved a roughly $1.6M design amendment to convert Roxboro and Mangum from one‑way to two‑way between Markham and Lakewood, aiming to slow speeds and reduce crashes.

Patchy fog and showers hit Raleigh on Memorial Day. Scattered thunderstorms and localized heavy rain are possible with highs near 83°F.

Bass Lake Draft House in Holly Springs closed on May 11 after 23 years; the owner cited pandemic-driven changes, rising costs and a failed lease negotiation.

Durham police say two people were shot Sunday on Eva Street. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A 16-year-old was shot Sunday near apartments on Dansey Drive in northeast Raleigh; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A man was found with a gunshot wound on the 6100 block of Horseshoe Drive and taken to a nearby hospital as deputies investigate.

Crews rebuilding five miles of eastbound I‑40 through the Pigeon River Gorge say timber rattlesnakes are spotted almost every day. Officials say no workers have been bitten and safety protocols are in place.