Raleigh-based Martin Marietta is poised to combine with Lhoist North America in a roughly $13.5B deal that would expand its specialty-minerals footprint.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept through parts of eastern North Carolina Sunday, with NWS tracking hail up to 1 inch and gusts near 60 mph.

Raleigh turns muggy with a high near 90 today, then a midweek heat spike pushes highs into the 100s. Short tips and local resources inside.

A Court of Appeals decision in a Smoky Mountain Country Club dispute has homeowner attorneys pressing the North Carolina Supreme Court over how far HOAs can reach with liens and foreclosures. The ruling lands against a backdrop of thousands of HOA foreclosure filings statewide.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Rockingham County Sunday evening, warning of gusts up to 60 mph and urging residents from Reidsville to Haw River State Park to shelter.

The National Weather Service warned of strong thunderstorms for East Carteret Sunday evening, with gusts up to 55 mph, heavy rain and lightning that could cause localized flooding.

NWS put parts of central North Carolina on alert Sunday for 60-mph gusts and penny-sized hail, with stretches of I‑95 and NC‑264 in the storm’s path.

An 18-year-old driver died after his car left Arco Corporate Drive in Raleigh, struck trees and caught fire; a juvenile passenger is expected to be OK.

NWS issued a short severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Piedmont Saturday. Forecasters warned of 60 mph gusts, nickel-sized hail and frequent lightning.

NWS Raleigh issued a flood advisory Saturday for Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash and Wilson counties after heavy downpours. Officials warned of minor flooding in low‑lying areas.

A Dudley resident scratched a $200,000 Mega Bucks ticket and walked away with $144,021 after taxes; she says she’ll use the money toward buying a home.

With parts of the Triangle in exceptional drought, the state fire marshal is urging North Carolinians to skip backyard fireworks and stick to licensed displays.

Afternoon storms are possible in Raleigh today with gusty winds and heavy downpours. A sharp heat wave builds into July 1–4 with highs into the 100s.