A browser-based Epstein parody game has prompted Cleveland-area districts and Wake County to block access after students played it on school devices. Local leaders and experts say filters help, but conversations at home matter most.

Taylor Morrison paid roughly $26M for about 95 acres at 45 Thompson Road and plans Rockyford, a 122‑home neighborhood of large ranch-style houses listed roughly $800K–$1M.

Durham is considering a 24-month pause on data centers and crypto mining as residents and officials raise alarms about water, power and housing tradeoffs. A May 4 hearing will decide the next steps.

Wake Forest police warn callers are impersonating officers and demanding payment via apps, gift cards or cash. Verify suspicious calls by calling 919‑554‑6150.

A Wake County SWAT team assembled outside a two-story apartment on Wallingford Road Thursday; WRAL reported officers in tactical gear. Officials have released few details.

Raleigh’s 321 Coffee is rolling into Costco stores statewide with a two‑pound 'Elevate' medium roast — a significant retail win for the inclusion‑focused roaster.

Sunny and unusually warm this afternoon with highs near 89. Rain moves in late Saturday into Sunday, bringing a cooler Sunday but only limited drought relief.

A woman allegedly waved a machete and banged on windows outside a Wilmington Hardee’s during Tuesday’s breakfast rush. She was arrested and faces multiple misdemeanor charges.

Kane Realty has filed plans for an eight‑story, age‑restricted apartment building overlooking the I‑440 Beltline as part of the North Hills Innovation District expansion. The project joins other towers and mid‑rise work reshaping Midtown Raleigh.

Holly Springs Community Library will close late April for months-long renovations and is expected to reopen by year’s end. Nearby branches and digital services will cover holds and programs.

Richard Kee Jr. of Roanoke Rapids was publicly named as the holder of a $209.3M Powerball ticket; he took a lump‑sum payout that leaves him with roughly $68.6M after taxes.

A group of Charlotte investors paid $25 million for Adams Farm Shopping Center in Greensboro, a Harris Teeter‑anchored neighborhood center on West Gate City Boulevard.

Fuquay‑Varina activates Stage 1 water restrictions this Friday to curb outdoor watering and cut usage roughly 10% as a severe drought tightens.