A single-vehicle crash on Barwell Road knocked down power lines and left about 465 customers without power Sunday, closing the road near Holiday Drive.

WRAL Investigates filed records requests to tally crimes on buses and at downtown transfer hubs in Raleigh and Durham, prompting calls for clearer reporting and stronger enforcement.

Wake County's school board will be briefed on state-approved school-zone speed cameras while expanding its bus stop-arm camera program.

North Carolina is one of eight testbeds chosen to trial eVTOL air taxis and medical flights, with early demonstrations and operations expected by summer 2026. State and industry partners will focus on rural healthcare hops, regional routes and autonomous trials.

City data show downtown pedestrian-involved crashes fell from 71 (2017–2019) to 39 (2021–2023) after speed limits were cut and 'no right on red' signs were installed.

A general‑aviation plane returned to RDU after a tire blew following takeoff; crews briefly closed a runway to clear debris and no injuries were reported.

IMAP driver Anthony Buie returned to duty after months of recovery after being struck by a car he says was traveling about 84 mph; NCDOT cites the Move Over law.

Durham is launching a phased $158M program to upgrade three sewer outfalls and a Jordan Lake–connected transmission main, with $3.1M set aside for project management.

NCDMV will let certified private driving schools administer road tests for new adult drivers starting March 16 to help cut long DMV wait times. The list of approved providers is posted online.

NCDOT crews have started building a New Hope Church Road bridge to carry traffic over the S‑Line. The nearly $23M, three‑year project aims to cut train‑related delays and move the S‑Line passenger plan forward.

Tolling is off the table for the Capital Boulevard rebuild, but NCDOT still expects construction years from now. Here’s what the delay means for Raleigh and Wake Forest.

N.C. Highway 12 is open but crews are clearing blown sand and pockets of sound‑side flooding from Pea Island down to Hatteras. Motorists are urged to drive carefully.

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley launched a NC safety initiative to curb workplace struck-by incidents, focusing on education, outreach, and enforcement. ABB's VNA system exemplifies commitment to safety.