Grenada police: Missing Cary woman was last seen swimming near jetty

Two people struck by lightning at Wrightsville Beach

According to Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue director Sam Proffitt, two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island Saturday morning.

Fort Bragg's main gate closes to begin 2-year bridge and freeway repair project

The All American Gate will be closed for close to two years as crews repair the Gruber Road Bridge and All American Freeway.

Early morning storms topple trees, knock out power in parts of the Triangle

Crews closed off a portion of Lake Dam Road near Lake Johnson after a large tree fell across the road.

WakeMed-Atrium Health merger: Public invited to share comments Monday

Community members can learn more about the planned merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health at a town hall on Monday.

Person treated by paramedics at Clayton house fire

A person was treated by paramedics at the scene of a Clayton house fire early Monday morning.

Explore Raleigh without the crowds: 5 must-see places

Whether you are traveling to Raleigh solo, or with a group of friends here are some things to make your trip memorable.

'Gonzalo belongs to all of this community': Rocky Mount honors bicyclist killed in crash

Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor Gonzalo Perez, a 70-year-old Rocky Mount bicyclist who died after being hit by a car. His loved ones are calling on the city for safer streets and more bike infrastructure.

Man's body found after going missing on Lake Royale in Franklin County

According to Franklin County Emergency Management, they received a call around 6 p.m. about a man who went under the water near the pavilion at Lake Royale and did not come up.

'It's priceless': Apex residents fight to preserve historic downtown firehouse

Weeks earlier, the town announced that operations at the station would transfer to its station on Hunter Street, leaving the future of the building housing Station 1 in question. In August, the Apex Town Council will consider a budget for what to do next with the site.

Large police investigation in Fuquay-Varina; cause unclear

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker spotted several police cruisers on Gathering Square Circle.

Man, woman charged with first-degree murder after human remains found along NC trail

A man and woman face charges after human remains were found along a trail in Burke County.

Woman, 3 children survive crash in Johnston County; tow truck driver cited

A woman and three children survived a crash with a tow truck Saturday in Johnston County.

Three men hospitalized after fight in Cary, police say

Three men were hospitalized Saturday night after a fight in Cary, according to police.

Chapel Hill man charged with attempted murder in Raleigh train station assault on conductors

WRAL News on Saturday learned that a man accused of assaulting two conductors the day before at a Raleigh train station is now facing an attempted murder charge for the assault.

Asheville police: Person of interest identified in shooting that killed 2, injured 7

Asheville city leaders held a community briefing Friday following a deadly shooting downtown that killed two people and wounded seven others.

NC budget moves endangered ankle-monitoring program under SBI

The move comes about a year after the Criminal Justice Information Network, a quasi-governmental group, relied on an emergency infusion of cash from the state Department of Public Safety to avoid suspending its GPS system.

Noah Kahan fans get break from rain, traffic for Carter-Finley concert

Just two days after another major headliner filled Carter-Finley Stadium, fans packed into the stadium on Saturday for the Noah Kahan concert.

Man killed in Creedmoor shooting, police say

According to the Creedmoor Police Department, the shooting happened around 4:15 p.m.on Irving Place.

Man dies from shooting on Marquette Street in Fayetteville

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened Saturday morning on Marquette Street in Fayetteville.

Person hit, killed on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh

A person was hit by a car in a fatal collision on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh on Friday night.

Child hit near Morganton Road in Fayetteville

A child was hit by a vehicle around 9:15 p.m. Friday night in Fayetteville.

Roof collapses at gas station on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh

The roof collapsed at the Han-Dee Hugo's BP gas station on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh.

Cary official’s wife reported missing in Grenada

Authorities in Grenada are searching for the wife of a Town of Cary employee after she was reported missing while visiting the Caribbean island.

Police respond to shooting at Durham home

Durham police responded to a shooting at a home on Formosa Avenue on Friday afternoon.

Complaint: Lee County judge accused of displaying gun carelessly in court

A source told WRAL that District Court Judge Brian Lewis was seen displaying a firearm in a Lee County courtroom and that the gun's laser was temporarily pointed at a court employee.

Two girls seriously hurt after van hits golf cart in Wake County

Emergency teams responded to a crash involving a golf cart in Wake County on Friday afternoon.

Fact-check: Can foreign adversaries access US voting machines?

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently said, in unequivocal terms, that foreign adversaries can access voting machines and flip votes, echoing President Donald Trump’s narrative about interference in the 2020 election.

Heavy rainfall triggers wastewater spill into Johnston County creek

The Town of Clayton has announced a wastewater spill into Little Creek triggered by this week's heavy rainfall.

'Peace Street Peeler': What will it take to make a Raleigh bridge safer?

After three trucks got stuck under a bridge on Peace Street, questions on what safety measures could be put in place persist after years of issues and over a dozen crashes.

Bar owner has 3 suggestions to make Raleigh's Glenwood South safer

A Glenwood South business owner is calling for three changes to increase safety and security on weekends.

8 charged in connection to July 4 violence around Raleigh. Here's what we know

Six people have been detained or arrested and charged as juveniles related to gatherings that turned violent on the Fourth of July. Two others were charged as adults.

Cyclosporiasis cases jump again, now 402 confirmed cases in Wake County

Wake County has reported 402 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026, with seven people hospitalized because of the diarrheal illness.

Cary residents call for Council resignations after state audit details questionable spending

Calls for Cary Town Council members to resign grow louder after concerns over the town's financial oversight.

Police take 16-year-old into custody in connection to Glenwood South shooting on July 4

Police took an unnamed 16-year-old into custody on Wednesday after one of the July 4th shootings in Glenwood South. The teen is facing several charges and is being held at a juvenile detention facility.

Cary Town Council votes to table Lochmere affordable housing

The Cary Town Council has tabled a vote that would allow the Raleigh Housing Authority to buy the Amberwood at Lochmere apartment complex and turn it into affordable housing.

Goldsboro stops demolition work over asbestos handling failures

Goldsboro stopped two demolition projects after discovering asbestos requirements weren't followed. The city notified state regulators and began cleanup at both sites.

Raleigh Housing Authority seeks Cary approval to buy 340-unit apartment complex

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking Cary’s approval to buy Amberwood at Lochmere and preserve all 340 apartments as affordable housing for at least 30 years. The deal would prevent potential rent hikes but would likely cost Cary and Wake County about $219,000 a year in property-tax revenue.

November Rain in July: Raleigh Guns N' Roses fans get weather & traffic luck for concert

Rock and roll fans heading to Carter-Finley Stadium for Thursday's Guns N' Roses concert are going to be dealing with rain, and we're not talking about the band's hit song.

Cary residents call for town council's replacement in first public meeting after audit

The meeting at Cary Town Hall was among the first chances the public will have to speak directly to Cary's leaders since the audit's release. Some residents called for a recall election to replace leaders, who they believed had ignored a responsibility to address Cary's financial troubles earlier.