State ALE and Durham police raided an illegal operation on Ellis Road after a July shooting, seizing drugs and firearms and making dozens of arrests. The site has been linked to repeated violence.

Crews have begun clearing trees on New Bern Avenue for the city’s new BRT line; expect lane shifts, temporary stop moves and promised native replanting.

Strong thunderstorms and frequent lightning moved through Vance and Warren counties early Tuesday, prompting warnings for Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston.

Good Fortune, a Chinatown‑inspired cocktail bar, quietly opened on Franklin Street in April, bringing bold red interiors and a focused cocktail program to downtown Chapel Hill.

The National Weather Service warned Monday evening that strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain would sweep through Forsyth and Davidson counties.

A state audit found duplicate payments, missing contracts and a $16,668.87 accidental reimbursement in Zebulon's financial records.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept through Edgecombe and Wilson counties on Monday, bringing quarter‑size hail and 60 mph gusts. Officials urged shelter and warned motorists along NC‑264.

A federal review step advanced plans for passenger rail between Fayetteville and Raleigh, moving the 62‑mile corridor into formal planning while funding and safety questions remain.

Highs near 94°F and heat index near 103°F Tuesday; storms likely Wednesday night with localized heavy rain possible.

NWS Raleigh warned of minor flooding in Halifax and Warren counties after heavy storms; drivers were urged to avoid flooded roads. Local forecasts remain active.

NWS warned Halifax County of 60-mph gusts, one-inch hail and localized flooding through mid‑afternoon, with impacts expected along I‑95.

The First Horizon Coliseum won a $30 million state earmark, but leaders say roughly $150 million more will be needed to fix deferred maintenance and modernize the complex.

NWS issued an alert for strong thunderstorms in Harnett and Cumberland counties, warning gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning that could affect Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and I‑95.