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.

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.