Durham police and the HEART Team have blocked off the 4500 block of Dolwick Drive after a person barricaded themself inside; a perimeter is in place and the investigation is active.

A rebuilt Eastman Leadership Academy has opened in Enfield — a 101,000‑sq‑ft campus built largely with $48.5M in lottery grants and nearly $53M in total cost.

Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson traveled to Israel on an Israeli-funded exchange; the visit has drawn criticism from local activists over timing and optics.

Little Bull is relocating from Mangum Street to a renovated downtown building at 301 E. Chapel Hill and will reopen on Aug. 3 with a larger kitchen and rooftop plans.

NWS warned Wake County of a fast-moving thunderstorm Tuesday midday with gusts up to 40 mph and possible marble-sized hail.

A LaGrange man fired multiple shots into his kitchen early Sunday while a toddler and others were inside; deputies say he now faces felony counts.

Rocky Mount declared a water shortage on June 22, 2026 and moved to Mandatory Stage I, tightening watering rules and closing city pools and spray grounds.

Durham convenes national experts and residents on June 24 to translate months of listening and data into a focused plan to reduce gun violence. Morning seats are full but sessions will be livestreamed.

Oklahoma crushed North Carolina 13–2 in Omaha to win the 2026 College World Series, the Sooners' first baseball title since 1994. The title run was powered by freshman arms and a big series from Jaxon Willits.

A 62‑year‑old Danbury homeowner was found dead Monday along N.C. 89; a 30‑year‑old housemate has been charged with murder and an autopsy is scheduled.

Neighbors near Millbrook High are objecting to a rezoning that could add up to 54 homes on a 3.79‑acre lot, saying Johnsdale Road isn't ready for more traffic.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Local MLS data and lenders warn that waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost Triangle buyers in price or by missing the right home.