Sen. Thom Tillis says FEMA approved a six‑month extension of temporary housing and rental aid for Hurricane Helene survivors in western North Carolina.

Orange County leaders are weighing a one‑year pause on new large‑scale data centers as neighbors warn about water, power and rapid growth. A public hearing may be set in April.

Community groups and descendants sued to overturn a Stokes County rezoning for Project Delta, saying gravesites and the Dan River corridor are at risk.

Near‑freezing Wednesday morning gives way to a 50°F day before temperatures surge into the 70s and 80s. Watch for a possible storm window late Sunday into next week.

Two new programs called Elly and Psephos are being pitched to state election officials as a public-records alternative to ERIC. Experts warn the tools could generate high false positives and legal headaches for counties.

Marcus & Millichap sold a 122‑room Comfort Suites in Cary; the buyer plans to convert it into an extended‑stay Hilton near RDU and Research Triangle employers.

Jaguar Bolera at Raleigh Iron Works closed suddenly, leaving a sizable vacancy and surprising regulars. The restaurant’s site still lists hours while locals reported a sign on the door.

A Powerball ticket sold at JD Gas & Grocery in Dover matched five white balls and, with Power Play, doubled to a $2 million prize; winners have 180 days to claim.

Jordan High briefly went on secure status after a report that a student might have a weapon; the school reopened after authorities cleared the scene and an investigation is underway.

A wrong turn onto a road to Fort Bragg led to an ICE detention and an out‑of‑state transfer to Georgia, advocates say — and they’re tracking similar cases.

A school bus and at least two cars collided on U.S. 401 near Ligon Mill Road in northeast Raleigh. Chopper 11 footage showed responders carrying what appeared to be children.

Siemens plans to add 350 jobs across Knightdale and Wendell to build power systems for data centers, deepening Wake County's manufacturing footprint amid a local debate over data‑center growth.

City planning papers show 3911 Western Blvd may be rezoned to allow seven‑story buildings near NC State, putting a decades‑old Amedeo’s block under development pressure.