About 40,000 year‑round students returned to Wake County schools on July 7 as the district put a new five‑step Standard Response Protocol into effect.

A flash flood warning covered parts of Durham and Orange counties Monday night after storms dumped 1–3 inches and more rain was possible; low‑lying roads were at risk.

Forsyth County’s sheriff unveiled a humanoid robot that can walk, talk and 3D‑map crime scenes — and he says it could be used on hostage calls and dangerous calls.

Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. Tuesday with highs near 96 and heat‑index into the 100s. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Wake County Democrats delivered a petition they say has about 60,000 signatures and asked commissioners for $200,000 to bring early voting back to Talley Student Union.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Currituck County with storms expected to bring 60 mph gusts, frequent lightning and possible power outages.

Q‑Hall, a queer‑owned women’s sports bar, is due to open in Asheville this fall and promises every TV will play women’s athletics while hosting community events.

Strong storms with 50 mph gusts swept Halifax and Edgecombe counties Monday evening. The NWS warned portions of I‑95 could be affected and urged shelter as cells moved through.

Mungo Homes bought a 35-acre Fuquay-Varina site and plans 119 homes at Arbor Preserve, a mixed townhome and single-family community along the 540 loop.

A short NWS advisory warned Tyrrell County of a strong thunderstorm Monday afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

The National Weather Service warned Brunswick County of quarter‑size hail, 60‑mph gusts and torrential rain that could cause flash flooding this afternoon.

Two parents were killed and their child remains hospitalized after a collision with a Fast Park shuttle on Glenwood Avenue; the sedan's driver faces multiple charges.

NWS warned nickel-sized hail and 60-mph gusts for Sampson and Wayne counties Sunday evening; Interstate 40 mile markers 351–359 were in the warning path.