County Manager David Ellis presented the FY2027 budget at the May 4 Board meeting; the package includes a proposed 2-cent property tax increase and the session is livestreamed.

Sunny and warm Tuesday with gusty southwest winds. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday night into Thursday.

Taylor Hall's overtime goal completed Carolina's comeback in a 3-2 win, giving the Hurricanes a 2-0 second-round lead before the series shifts to Philadelphia.

Global Net Lease will acquire Modiv Industrial in an all‑stock $535M merger, adding a 42‑property industrial portfolio and a Raleigh precast plant.

Sky 5 footage showed heavy flames at an apartment complex on Fidelity Street in Carrboro Monday; officials have not yet confirmed injuries or cause.

Three former Harnett County detention officers were arrested after an SBI probe found they assaulted an inmate. They were fired March 30 and now face court dates and bonds.

Senate Bill 808 would replace the 300‑hour natural hair license with a 10‑hour infection‑control certification and create a separate hair‑design credential, prompting debate over access and safety.

The Honey Baked Ham Company has identified Goldsboro as a top candidate for a franchise; site work and partner searches are underway.

A 22‑year‑old man was arrested after police say he exposed himself at a Jacksonville hotel while a minor was present and then fled after damaging property.

The Navy's draft EA would station up to 11 E‑130J Phoenix II aircraft and about 1,000 military personnel at MCAS Cherry Point, and opens a public comment period through May 31, 2026.

A Cary resident won $100,000 on a $30 scratch-off at a Morrisville Wegmans and left with $72,018 after taxes.

Two Raleigh event staffers filed motions to be removed from the Brooks family’s wrongful‑death suit, saying public‑employee immunity bars personal liability. A hearing was set this week.

Raleigh’s average gas price has jumped above $4 per gallon this week, with local stations showing wide price swings and drivers hunting for bargains. Experts urge shopping neighborhood pumps and using price apps.