Cloudy Monday clears to a mild 70°F; rain and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday, April 29, with pockets of heavier downpours. Plan ahead for the commute.

Rocky Mount police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue; the North Carolina SBI will conduct an independent review.

Three voting groups announced they will appeal a federal judge's ruling upholding North Carolina's SB 747, arguing the law risks canceling ballots for students and other mobile voters.

Duke Energy, Thermo Fisher and large apartment owners top Orange County’s property‑tax rolls after a countywide revaluation; those concentrated bills could shape the July budget.

The North Carolina Medical Board reprimanded a Powellsville physician after finding gaps in opioid monitoring that preceded a patient’s 2024 overdose.

A 30-year-old employee at a youth group home in Angier was booked in mid‑April and now faces 16 felony counts after a 15‑year‑old foster resident reported assaults last year. Authorities say the incidents happened April–June 2025.

A funeral for a 2‑year‑old in Burlington turned violent when shots were fired; two 24‑year‑olds were arrested after a police chase ended with a crash and a rifle was recovered.

A driver was charged with DWI after a crash at Fayetteville and East Hargett in downtown Raleigh that injured two pedestrians, police say.

A provision tucked into a session bill would let Franklin County acquire land in three upstream counties to secure Kerr Lake water, sparking swift backlash and a paused vote.

Logan Stankoven's power-play strike lifted Carolina to a 4-2 win in Ottawa, completing a four-game sweep of the Senators. Andersen made 25 saves in the clincher.

A man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 600 block of Berwick Drive in Fayetteville. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and are seeking tips.

An early‑morning crash on Glenwood Avenue killed a woman Sunday; part of the roadway was shut while investigators processed the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active.

Cary police say crews recovered an adult male from MacGregor Downs Lake Saturday afternoon; he was later pronounced dead and investigators are on scene.