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.

Heavy downpours triggered a flood advisory for Cumberland, Sampson and Wayne counties; NWS warned drivers to avoid flooded roads.

Speed and heavy rain were blamed after a Chapel Hill woman’s car crossed the median on I‑40 and struck a tractor‑trailer, killing her.

A flood warning is in effect for Johnston County as the Neuse River at Smithfield approaches minor flood stage. Officials warn the riverwalk and low-lying areas could see water and urge caution.

Neva Helms resigned after weeks of staffing and security complaints; the N.C. State Board of Elections has opened a review and sent staff to assist.

At Raleigh’s Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview, college coaches pressed the ACC and NCAA for firmer enforcement after high‑profile quarterback moves, legal fights and tampering claims. The debate centered on late portal entries and who polices them.

National foreclosure filings jumped in early 2026 even as layoffs stayed low; Triangle agents say the region is holding up, but some NC ZIP‑codes show higher filings.

Low clouds, drizzle and pockets of fog this morning; showers likely through early afternoon with highs near 77°F. Midweek heat and storms return.

NC State researchers found restored forest plus birdsong reduced stress more than other settings. The finding points to small, evidence‑based steps Raleigh can use to make parks and greenways more restorative.

A Raleigh native joined Madonna on the World Cup final halftime stage last Sunday, calling the moment “incredibly iconic.”