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.

A woman was killed early Sunday after a hit-and-run on eastbound I‑40 near the South Saunders interchange; police are asking witnesses and drivers with video to come forward.

Heat Advisory Sunday with highs near 95°F and heat index topping 106–107°F. Late-day storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Scott Lassiter says Wake County Schools suspended him and filed a state misconduct report to damage his 2024 campaign; he wants damages and his job back.

Johnston County warns of another heat wave with 'feels like' temps over 100. County-run cooling centers and local nonprofits are opening daytime hours to help residents cool off.

Heat Advisory in Raleigh Saturday with highs near 98°F and heat‑index values up to 110°F. Late‑day storms could produce damaging wind gusts.

Whataburger has applied to build a 2,074‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at University Place in Chapel Hill as Ram Realty retools the mall and makes room for a large HomeSense. The site sits in a high‑risk flood zone, so approvals and stormwater fixes will be required.

A person was killed early Thursday after being struck on I-40 near the Cary Towne Boulevard exit. The driver fled and Raleigh police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Hopscotch returns to downtown Raleigh Sept. 10–12 with 100+ acts, City Plaza headliners and a new free Moore Square Commons for daytime programming.

Blue Heron’s Rosewood will add more than 260 apartments and street-level retail at South Saunders near Dix Park, joining a wave of development reshaping Raleigh’s West End.