A 38-year-old Henderson man was shot and killed early Sunday; the SBI is assisting local deputies investigating the scene.

An early‑morning barrage of gunfire on Biltmore Avenue left two people dead and seven injured; investigators say the shooting may be linked to an earlier incident.

NWS warned of urban and small‑stream flooding across parts of the Piedmont Sunday evening; low‑lying roads may be impassable. Heed barricades and local alerts.

NWS Raleigh issued Special Weather Statements warning of 50 mph gusts, pea‑size hail and dangerous lightning for Anson and Richmond counties Sunday night.

State gives NCCU a more than $110 million boost as Chancellor Karrie Dixon lays out plans to scale enrollment and pursue R2 research status after audit fixes.

The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for Hyde County Sunday; forecasters warned of gusts up to 60 mph and possible structural damage.

Scattered storms are likely this afternoon in Raleigh; expect brief heavy rain, gusty winds and sticky heat building through midweek.

A fire at The Timbers in northwest Raleigh damaged eight apartments and displaced at least 16 residents, officials say. No injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Deputies say a mover held a woman’s belongings hostage and demanded $5,200; a man was arrested and faces multiple felony counts, officials say.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wake and Durham counties with 60‑mph gusts and penny‑size hail possible across the Triangle.

Dozens rallied at Moore Square on Saturday as part of a nationwide 'ICE Out' day of action after two recent ICE‑involved shootings. Organizers tied the Raleigh event to wider demands for accountability.

A transformer fire in the RTP area left more than 2,000 Duke Energy customers without power Saturday as heat indexes climbed above 100. Town and county sites are open as cooling centers.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Franklin and Nash counties with penny-sized hail and gusts up to 60 mph; towns from Nashville to Bailey were in the path.