Sunny and warm with gusty winds; a statewide burn ban remains in effect. Postpone any open burning and avoid spark‑producing tasks today.

A Harnett County math teacher was jailed on multiple drug charges after deputies say illegal substances were found at Overhills High School. Officials say the probe is ongoing and additional charges may follow.

Rockpoint bought six light‑industrial buildings in Raleigh and Charlotte, adding roughly 279,507 square feet to its Southeast portfolio and tapping local infill demand.

A Moore County mother mourns her 34-year-old son after a double shooting on a Jackson Hamlet porch; investigators say a person of interest has been identified.

Federal agents arrested Daktari Harris in Raeford after a year-long search; multiple firearms — including a machinegun — were seized.

Twenty years after North Carolina’s first lottery ticket, the poorest counties still spend far more per person on tickets than wealthier areas, renewing equity questions as education funds flow.

Mecklenburg County led North Carolina in ABC gross sales — about $280M across FY24–25 — with Tito’s Handmade Vodka topping the product lists and a state audit flagging distribution gaps.

State troopers and local agencies are running extra patrols and checkpoints after officials say speed-related crash deaths rose last year.

Apex officials say a court order helped recover files stolen in a July 2024 cyberattack that may have affected about 22,000 people.

Warm, breezy Monday pushes fire risk up across Raleigh; statewide burn ban is in effect. Hold off on outdoor burning and secure loose yard items.

A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz withdrew from NC State’s coaching search Sunday and indicated he will remain with the Billikens, according to reports. The move follows a recent extension at SLU.

A man was stabbed near downtown Raleigh Sunday night; police arrested a suspect and say the victim will recover.