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.

A Riegelwood man hit the $1 million Jumbo Bucks top prize on a $10 ticket and says he’ll use the money to buy a house. He took a lump-sum payout and walked away with a reduced amount after taxes.

A man and a woman were found fatally shot Monday in Roanoke Rapids as investigators detained a vehicle and processed the scene. Police say the probe is active and there is no ongoing threat.

Strong storms toppled trees and left nearly 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Granville County without power, with the worst damage near Highway 96 outside Oxford.

A Cary resident hit the $100,000 top prize on a $30 Cash Payday scratch-off and claimed $72,018 after taxes.

Two state audits found $47.2 million in fraudulent unemployment overpayments and a 22% improper‑payment rate; auditors say only a fraction has been recovered and reforms are underway.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Raleigh, with gusty winds. A dangerous heat spike arrives Friday through Sunday.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Forsyth County Monday evening, with gusts up to 60 mph and possible tree damage and outages.

William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb paced a wild Game 1 comeback as Vegas edged Carolina 5-4, giving the Golden Knights early momentum in the Stanley Cup Final.

A new national ranking finds North Carolina seventh for economic school segregation, with poor students packed into higher‑poverty schools and most separation occurring inside districts.

TurboTenant’s 2026 ranking names North Carolina among eight top states for rental investors. We break down what the list means for Charlotte‑area buyers and what to watch.