Tow truck driver charged with DWI in deadly motorcycle crash due in court

Man dies in Vance County shooting, SBI assisting investigation

Thelonis Devin Perry, 38, of Henderson, died from a gunshot wound after deputies responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m., according to the Vance County Sheriff's Office.

Durham Fire Department responds to two fires on Sunday; 2 injured, 2 others displaced

The Durham Fire Department responded to two separate fires, one on Raynor Street, the other on Dunn Avenue.

2 dead, 7 people injured in Asheville shooting

Two people are dead and multiple others are injured in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Asheville.

Two rescued from mobile home fire in Aberdeen

Two people were rescued after a fire destroyed several mobile homes and nearby structures near Aberdeen early Sunday morning.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-40 in Raleigh early Sunday morning

A woman was killed early this morning on I-40 in Raleigh in a hit-and-run crash.

Fire displaces at least 16 at Timbers Apartments in Raleigh

Eight apartments were damaged in an early morning fire on Sunday.

Person riding e-bike on Apex Peakway hit, police look for rider

A crash involving an e-bike happened on Apex Peakway near Branch Line Drive around 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Apex police said they believe the person riding the bike was a teenager, but they were not on scene when police arrived.

Smithfield lifts water boil advisory

The town of Smithfield lifts precautionary voluntary boil water advisory Sunday morning.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-40 in Raleigh early Sunday morning

A woman was killed early this morning on I-40 in Raleigh in a hit-and-run crash.

Outages roll through NC on hot, stormy day: where to cool off

With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.

Tractor-trailer crashes into powerlines in Zebulon

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker spotted a tractor-trailer and several downed powerlines off of North Arendell Avenue. The truck was hauling a Food Lion trailer.

Wilmington theater honors Canadian hospitality after 9/11 attacks

An opera house in Wilmington is opening its production of a play based on the true story of Gander, a Canadian town that helped Americans affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Durham and Morrisville power outages: where to cool off

With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.

'I do not condone what I did' | Wilson courthouse shooting suspect breaks silence

A man accused of shooting a woman and two law enforcement officers outside the Wilson County Courthouse told a judge the attack was an “impulsive choice” driven by emotion.

Wake at Home: a new initiative to support those experiencing homelessness

Wake County Continuum of Care is launching Wake at Home, a program designed to help people move off the streets and into stable housing. The goal is to strengthen the local community’s ability to end homelessness for more people.

Duke Energy Carolinas reaches agreement, proposed 3.7% increase

Duke Energy Carolinas agreement reached, proposed 3.7% increase. NCUC votes in the fall, new rates in effect in Jaunary 2027. Duke Energy Progress will likely follow with similiar rate increase.

'Thirsty' tree collapses closes Glenwood Ave, crews worked overnight to reopen

A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer arrested for pushing person off a bicycle, court records say

Malcolm Joseph, an officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department is facing one count of simple assault.

Fleas close part of NC beach

A flea infestation has closed part of a popular North Carolina beach.

How congress’s latest push to end the twice-yearly clock change could succeed

Congress has tried and failed before to standardize on daylight saving time, but bi partisan support of the improved bill has sparked cautious optimism that falling back and springing forward might no longer be necessary.

Cary staff’s ‘Dancing Queen’ video called ‘absurd’ amid spending review

The page was announced the same day North Carolina’s state auditor released a 2,600-page report describing what it called a culture of extravagant spending among town officials.

Man charged in Thursday morning shooting at Raleigh home

A 33-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he shot a man and fired into a Raleigh home Thursday morning. The victim is expected to recover.

Tarboro manufacturer to pay $4M to resolve allegedly false pandemic-era loan and forgiveness claims

LS Cable & System USA, Inc. is accused of misrepresenting the number of its employees and personnel to obtain more than $2 million in loan funds and loan forgiveness it was not eligible for.

Motorcyclist killed, several injured after DWI crash shuts down part of Capital Boulevard

Around 2:30 a.m. Friday, 39-year-old Allen Guerrero, was driving a tow truck drunk and hit two motorcyclists and a car. One person died and others are seriously injured.

New court motions filed ahead of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial

Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed dozens of new motions in the trial of the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth.

'Saw blades are not recyclable!', Mecklenburg Co. recycling worker injured

Mecklenburg County Recycling warns residents to avoid placing saw blades in recycling bins after a near-miss incident at a facility in June.

Child grazed by bullet after gunfire hits apartment in Durham

Police said an apartment building in the Joyland community was hit by gunfire around midnight.

Cyclospora linked to Taylor Farms lettuce sent to Taco Bell

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis to iceberg lettuce that Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell, according to two federal officials who declined to be named.

Fact-checking Trump's address: What he said about China and 2020 election, what documents show

President Donald Trump delivered a rare primetime address about an issue that has consumed him for years — the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.

Cary residents demand answers after audit details questionable $1M spending

Cary residents questioned why warning signs were not caught sooner and said rebuilding trust will take more than new policies.

Man hurt near Fulton Street in Cumberland County shooting

Cumberland County Sheriff's office is working to make an arrest after a man was shot near Fulton Street late Thursday night.

Heat, poor air quality create perfect storm of hazardous weekend conditions

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality across the country. When combined with this weekend's extreme heat in Raleigh, it is creating hazardous conditions across the Triangle.

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announces retirement

Roberson stepped down after nearly four decades of service.

Rescuers celebrate Mr. Pickles

Thursday, the people who saved a dog's life came together to celebrate it. A group of people just doing their jobs on a day in May not only saved a dog's life, but proved that life can go on and that hope is possible.

Man charged in stolen truck crash that sent couple celebrating anniversary to the hospital

WRAL News has learned that a man who allegedly stole a truck and crashed into a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary has been indicted for additional charges in the crash.

Pair bought Pokémon cards with stolen ID, tried to resell them, warrant says

Xinyi Lin of Centerville, Virginia, and Dongwei Lin of Brooklyn, New York, are accused of stealing a man’s identity to get $12,000 worth of Pokémon cards.

Companies, landowners unanimously approved RTP redevelopment. What does that mean for Apple?

On Thursday, RTP commemorated the adoption of RTP 3.0 and opened applications for new development opportunities within the park.

SBI: More felony charges for man accused of vengeance-fueled courthouse shooting in Wilson

The man accused of shooting a woman and two law enforcement officers outside a Wilson courthouse earlier this week is now facing a slew of new charges for state investigators.

GOES-19 Satellite is down at a bad time: What does this mean?

The satellite is used to track weather across the U.S. NOAA says it's working to recover it and will share updates when available.

How a GLP-1 overdose sent a Wendell woman to the ER

A Wendell woman's experience with self-injecting GLP-1 drugs landed her in the hospital for three days.

Drought status: Recent rain provides decent drought relief in eastern half of NC

Several areas in the eastern half of the state improved slightly thanks to recent rain, but extreme drought persists widely across central and eastern North Carolina.

Pedestrian killed after suspected hit-and-run crash on I-40

Several westbound lanes of I-40 were closed Thursday morning as police investigated a deadly pedestrian crash along the roadway.

Man injured in north Raleigh shooting

A man was injured from a shooting in north Raleigh on Thursday morning.

Woman hurt from shooting in Raleigh

Police said a woman suffered an injury that wasn't life-threatening.

Raleigh restaurants take precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak during restaurant week

Restaurants are taking added precautions to make sure their customers stay safe during a rise in Cyclospora cases.

Johnston County high-speed chase ends in deputy vehicle crash; driver on the run in Sampson County

A driver is on the run after authorities said they led them on a high-speed chase through Johnston County before crashing in Sampson County.

Car torched in garage fire, Cary Fire investigating

A fire tore through a garage at a home early Thursday morning near Holland Bend Drive in Cary.

Wake County to reopen cooling stations amid brutal heat

Local cooling stations are set to reopen due to extreme heat, staying open through at least Monday.

Missing Fort Bragg solider's familly is coming to NC to help in search efforts

Sayveon Anderson, 25 was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg. His family is coming to North Carolina to help in the search efforts.

Some school districts make changes to cafeteria menus amid rise in cyclosporiasis cases

As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to rise across the state, parents are growing concerned about how the illness could affect their children. Durham County Public Schools is removing fresh produce from its menu until September in an effort to reduce the risk of exposure.