Local 548 says a Jones Ridge annexation would place new homes outside reliable ladder coverage and push fire response past national targets. The union pointed to a city review it says shows long travel times.

A near‑100°F heat spike is likely Thursday in Raleigh; limited late‑week rainfall is expected. Local cooling spots and heat‑safety tips are listed inside.

Target purchased land in Clayton to anchor a planned $100M shopping center, a sign that national retail is moving into rapidly growing Johnston County.

A Wake County judge found Andrew Graney competent to stand trial after months of psychiatric treatment; the court ordered continued care while prosecutors weigh charges and a plea.

Franchisees in multiple states say Durham-based Spiffy misrepresented sales, support and equipment; former owners have filed mediation demands and federal suits alleging fraud and RICO claims.

North Carolina scored three runs in the seventh, capped by Gavin Gallaher’s two‑run triple, to beat West Virginia 5‑2 and reach the College World Series semifinals.

Developers have floated two large subdivisions near Saxapahaw after a June sale of the 440‑acre Morrow farm, prompting neighbors to demand zoning, well testing and answers about PFAS. Community meetings and state testing have pushed water safety and emergency response to the center of the debate.

Gov. Josh Stein retweeted the Hurricanes' "THE #CANES WIN THE CUP" post after Carolina clinched the Stanley Cup, and Raleigh watch parties spilled into the streets.

A Robbinsville nurse is accused of punching and shoving a disabled resident at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. The state nursing board has summarily suspended her license as criminal charges move forward.

A strong warm‑up could push Raleigh near 100°F on Thursday, June 18. Expect hot afternoons and a late‑week chance of storms — plan ahead for cooling.

Relatives in Fair Bluff say S & L Funeral Home buried the wrong woman, then exhumed a grave to swap remains — and families say the re‑viewing was mishandled. Local outlets report the two deaths happened one day apart.

NWS warned of 60 mph gusts and quarter‑size hail across Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash counties Sunday evening; drivers along I‑95 were urged to seek shelter.

Three people died and a fourth was hospitalized after a high-speed crash on U.S. 1 near Friendship Road in southern Wake County. Troopers say speed is a primary factor.