U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson hosted federal, local and housing leaders in Asheville after a recent uptick in shootings; officials pledged to coordinate investigations and prevention.

A pre-dawn outside fire off Garner Road closed the street between Newcombe and Chris Street and drew multiple Raleigh fire units; investigators are working to determine the cause.

A man already serving time for a Fort Bragg soldier’s 2022 killing has appeared in Durham to begin a plea in another 2022 homicide. Court records show the hearing will continue June 3.

Rain moves through Raleigh this morning with highs near 58°F and gusty north winds. Expect slick roads and slower commutes.

Raleigh’s 42nd Street Oyster Bar remains closed more than a year after its March 2025 shutdown. Revival plans have yet to produce a firm reopening date.

State officials say Vibrio infections—including dangerous V. vulnificus cases—rose in 2025. People with liver disease or weakened immunity should avoid raw shellfish and open wounds.

Kane Realty proposed two mixed‑use projects in Cary — a 213‑unit Flatiron downtown and a 275‑unit Weston Parkway conversion, together adding nearly 500 new homes.

An autopsy released May 1, 2026, says Alvin Saunders died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease while held at the Wake County Detention Center. Wake County prosecutors say the death was not linked to criminal activity.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

A City of Durham video lays out proposed stops and next steps for the 5.1-mile Central BRT, moving the plan toward engineering and spring outreach.

Cool start Friday; rain arrives late Friday night and steadier rain Saturday, May 2. Expect soggy roads and chilly highs across the Triangle.

Weekend enforcement on I-440 and city corridors produced 60 speeding citations, 16 DWI arrests and two firearms seized, police said. The stops were timed with Work Zone Awareness Week.

A Cary resident won a $100,000 top prize on the $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off and took home $72,018 after taxes. The $30 ticket was bought at an Exxon on New Bern Avenue.