After a runaway freshman year, Cameron Boozer announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft.

Highs near 89°F today in Raleigh; showers and thunderstorms expected late Saturday into Sunday morning.

Federal sign‑offs freed $319M in BEAD funds to launch builds that the state says will reach more than 93,000 homes, businesses and community sites, prioritizing rural and mountain areas.

A 2-year-old was killed and a 4-year-old injured when a vehicle struck their toy car in Gray's Creek; investigators say charges are pending.

The SPCA of Wake County unveiled a 27,000-square-foot admissions and resource center in Raleigh that leaders say will expand spay/neuter and veterinary care and aim to help 9,000 animals a year.

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.