<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Raleigh - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Raleigh with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Does Elon Musk pay the same amount into Social Security as someone making $185K?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Today, Elon Musk, a trillionaire, pays the same amount into Social Security as someone making $184,500,&rdquo; Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said in a June 12 social media post, calling the situation absurd and in need of reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-does-elon-musk-pay-the-same-amount-into-social-security-as-someone-making-185k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-does-elon-musk-pay-the-same-amount-into-social-security-as-someone-making-185k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County woman charged after dozens of animals allegedly abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Siler City woman is facing dozens of charges after investigators say she left multiple animals without proper care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-woman-charged-after-dozens-of-animals-allegedly-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-woman-charged-after-dozens-of-animals-allegedly-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after $35K in thefts from NC Lululemon, Ulta stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary police allege two women stole more than $35,000 in clothing, cosmetics and fragrances from retailers across the Triangle, and obtained a warrant to search a phone for communications and evidence connecting the incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-after-35k-in-thefts-from-nc-lululemon-ulta-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-after-35k-in-thefts-from-nc-lululemon-ulta-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headed to see Guns N' Roses or Noah Kahan this weekend? Here's what you need to know before you go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carter-Finley Stadium is hosting big concerts this weekend! Guns N' Roses kicks it off on Thursday, while Noah Kahan performs Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/headed-to-see-guns-n-roses-or-noah-kahan-this-weekend-heres-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/headed-to-see-guns-n-roses-or-noah-kahan-this-weekend-heres-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hat trick: Another Peace Street Bridge truck collision is third in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call it a hat trick. This is the third truck to collide with Raleigh's Peace Street bridge in a week's time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hat-trick-another-peace-street-bridge-truck-collision-is-third-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hat-trick-another-peace-street-bridge-truck-collision-is-third-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Patriot Guard to escort fallen Goldsboro Air Force officer killed in June bomber crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NC Patriot Guard will escort the remains of Major Alexander Davis on Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. Davis was an NC State grad from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and was one of eight crewmembers killed after a B-52 crashed in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-patriot-guard-to-escort-fallen-goldsboro-air-force-officer-killed-in-june-bomber-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-patriot-guard-to-escort-fallen-goldsboro-air-force-officer-killed-in-june-bomber-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen airman gets honor escort on return to Goldsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NC Patriot Guard on Tuesday escorted the body of Maj. Alexander Davis home to Goldsboro. Davis was one of eight crewmembers killed after a B-52 crashed in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fallen-airman-gets-honor-escort-on-return-to-goldsboro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fallen-airman-gets-honor-escort-on-return-to-goldsboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCDHHS confirms cyclospora outbreak as cases continue to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[State health officials have confirmed North Carolina is experiencing a cyclospora outbreak after reporting 561 cases since May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncdhhs-confirms-cyclospora-outbreak-as-cases-continue-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncdhhs-confirms-cyclospora-outbreak-as-cases-continue-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora in NC: State reports 561 cyclosporiasis cases since May]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina has reported 561 cases of cyclosporiasis since May, according to state data. There have been 254 new cases reported since the last update on July 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-in-nc-state-reports-561-cyclosporiasis-cases-since-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-in-nc-state-reports-561-cyclosporiasis-cases-since-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Lake rises another 1% as recent rainfall boosts water levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Lake continues to recover as recent rainfall pushes the reservoir to 66% full. While the region remains in a drought, the lake has gained four percentage points over the past two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-rises-another-1-as-recent-rainfall-boosts-water-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-rises-another-1-as-recent-rainfall-boosts-water-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Fort Bragg soldier killed in action in Iraq identified: 'He loved his wife and two children']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed in action during a controlled detonation of ordinance from a downed Iranian drone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-fort-bragg-soldier-killed-in-action-in-iraq-identified-he-loved-his-wife-and-two-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-fort-bragg-soldier-killed-in-action-in-iraq-identified-he-loved-his-wife-and-two-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Fort Bragg soldier killed in action in Iraq identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed in action during a controlled detonation of ordinance from a downed Iranian drone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-fort-bragg-soldier-killed-in-action-in-iraq-identified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-fort-bragg-soldier-killed-in-action-in-iraq-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs officer honored for pulling 11-year-old boy from icy pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Holly Springs police officer will be honored on Tuesday for his heroic actions in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-officer-honored-for-pulling-11-year-old-boy-from-icy-pond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-officer-honored-for-pulling-11-year-old-boy-from-icy-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special agents raid, shut down Triangle business tied to recent violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agents say the raid was part of a larger operation cracking down on criminal activity associated with licensed and illegal alcohol outlets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/special-agents-raid-shut-down-triangle-business-tied-to-recent-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/special-agents-raid-shut-down-triangle-business-tied-to-recent-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit by car, killed on South Saunders Street in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was hit and killed by a car while crossing South Saunders Street early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian crash shuts down South Saunders Street in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the northbound side of South Saunders Street is shut down near I-40 "for the foreseeable future" as they investigate a pedestrian crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly pedestrian crash shuts down South Saunders Street in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the northbound side of South Saunders Street is shut down near I-40 for several hours after a pedestrian was hit and killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people killed in head-on collision on I-587 in Wilson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol said two people died in a crash Monday just after 7 p.m. on I-587 in Wilson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-killed-in-head-on-collision-on-i-587-in-wilson-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-killed-in-head-on-collision-on-i-587-in-wilson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intense storms bring flooding and downed trees to the Triangle; more expected Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a tree into a Cary home to flooding in Raleigh and outages in and around the Triangle, strong storms brought damage and dangerous conditions to central North Carolina on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-bring-flooding-and-downed-trees-to-the-triangle-more-expected-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-bring-flooding-and-downed-trees-to-the-triangle-more-expected-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland County weighs eight new private armed security guards for courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of two disturbing shootings at local courthouses, including last week in Wilson, the county commissioners in Cumberland County are discussing the courthouse security expansion by hiring eight armed security guards through Allied Universal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-weighs-eight-new-private-armed-security-guards-for-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-weighs-eight-new-private-armed-security-guards-for-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight arrested after alleged plot to smuggle drugs, contraband into Halifax County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten identified, eight arrested after an alleged plot to smuggle drugs and contraband into the Halifax County Detention Center, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/eight-arrested-after-alleged-plot-to-smuggle-drugs-contraband-into-halifax-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/eight-arrested-after-alleged-plot-to-smuggle-drugs-contraband-into-halifax-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in deadly accident operated his tow truck for 14 months without a license]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL Investigates has learned the man who investigators say caused a deadly accident has a history of driving while impaired, and was operating his tow truck company for 14 months without a valid license.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-in-deadly-accident-operated-his-tow-truck-for-14-months-without-a-license/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-in-deadly-accident-operated-his-tow-truck-for-14-months-without-a-license/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary reviews town-issued credit card rules after auditor's report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 828 Cary employees had a town-issued credit card, also known as a purchasing card or P-Card, as of November 2025. Employees charged more than $24 million to the cards over a two-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-reviews-town-issued-credit-card-rules-after-auditors-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-reviews-town-issued-credit-card-rules-after-auditors-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why one North Carolina county said yes to Amazon's $10 billion data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water, power and jobs all factored into Richmond County's decision to welcome Amazon's $10 billion data center while other communities said no.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-one-north-carolina-county-said-yes-to-amazons-10-billion-data-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-one-north-carolina-county-said-yes-to-amazons-10-billion-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump administration says 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in 4 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a release of documents alongside President Donald Trump&rsquo;s July 16 address, the Department of Homeland Security said &ldquo;over 250,000 non-citizens are illegally registered to vote in just the four states."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-administration-says-250000-noncitizens-are-registered-to-vote-in-4-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-administration-says-250000-noncitizens-are-registered-to-vote-in-4-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount resumes utility disconnections, fees after months of exceptions due to billing issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Rocky Mount has resumed shutting off utilities and charging late fees after months of exceptions due to a utility billing issue that led to back bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-resumes-utility-disconnections-fees-after-months-of-exceptions-due-to-billing-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-resumes-utility-disconnections-fees-after-months-of-exceptions-due-to-billing-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit: Zebulon lacked proper financial oversight, overspent from general fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Zebulon lacked internal controls to effectively manage its finances, according to an audit released on Monday by the State Auditor's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/audit-zebulon-lacked-proper-financial-oversight-overspent-from-general-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/audit-zebulon-lacked-proper-financial-oversight-overspent-from-general-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane damaged during landing at RDU; no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small-engine plane was damaged when landing at RDU. Officials say one person was on board and uninjured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-damaged-during-landing-at-rdu-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-damaged-during-landing-at-rdu-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Snake population declining; public asked to report sightings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report Rainbow Snake sightings in an effort to protect the declining population in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rainbow-snake-population-declining-public-asked-to-report-sightings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rainbow-snake-population-declining-public-asked-to-report-sightings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discovered an endangered bat species that had not been captured in the state since 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/endangered-indiana-bat-captured-in-nc-for-first-time-since-2015/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/endangered-indiana-bat-captured-in-nc-for-first-time-since-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham schools remove produce from cafeterias amid cyclospora risk as year-round students return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Public Schools will welcome back 4,000 year-round students on Monday with some big changes in place for school lunches amid the risk for cyclospora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-schools-remove-produce-from-cafeterias-amid-cyclospora-risk-as-year-round-students-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-schools-remove-produce-from-cafeterias-amid-cyclospora-risk-as-year-round-students-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tow truck driver charged with DWI in deadly motorcycle crash gets $2M bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tow truck driver charged with DWI in a crash that killed a motorcyclist and injured three others had his bond increased to $2 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tow-truck-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-deadly-motorcycle-crash-gets-2m-bond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tow-truck-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-deadly-motorcycle-crash-gets-2m-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tow truck driver charged with DWI in deadly motorcycle crash due in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh tow truck driver charged with DWI after a crash that killed a motorcyclist and injured three others is due in court Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tow-truck-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-deadly-motorcycle-crash-due-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tow-truck-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-deadly-motorcycle-crash-due-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfamiliar odor caused large EMS response at Grifols pharmaceutical plant in Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson from Grifols said no one was injured Monday despite a large EMS and fire response outside the pharmaceutical plant in Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unfamiliar-odor-caused-large-ems-response-at-grifols-pharmaceutical-plant-in-clayton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unfamiliar-odor-caused-large-ems-response-at-grifols-pharmaceutical-plant-in-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large EMS response at Grifols pharmaceutical plant in Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a large EMS and fire response at a pharmaceutical plant in Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-ems-response-at-grifols-pharmaceutical-plant-in-clayton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-ems-response-at-grifols-pharmaceutical-plant-in-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of soccer fans show out as Spain takes home the 'World Cup Champions' title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports &amp; Social, a local sports bar in Cary, was split between red and yellow, and blue and white, as Spain and Argentina fans supported their teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-soccer-fans-show-out-as-spain-takes-home-the-world-cup-champions-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-soccer-fans-show-out-as-spain-takes-home-the-world-cup-champions-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC farmers see increased produce sales as cyclosporiasis outbreak continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are turning to locally grown produce sold at the State Farmer&rsquo;s Market as health officials investigate the cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina to find a source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-farmers-see-increased-produce-sales-as-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-farmers-see-increased-produce-sales-as-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Fire Department responds to two fires on Sunday; 2 injured, 2 others displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham Fire Department responded to two separate fires, one on Raynor Street, the other on Dunn Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-fire-department-responds-to-two-fires-on-sunday-2-injured-2-others-displaced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-fire-department-responds-to-two-fires-on-sunday-2-injured-2-others-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 7 people injured in Asheville shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead and multiple others are injured in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Asheville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-7-people-injured-in-asheville-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-7-people-injured-in-asheville-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two rescued from mobile home fire in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were rescued after a fire destroyed several mobile homes and nearby structures near Aberdeen early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-rescued-from-mobile-home-fire-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-rescued-from-mobile-home-fire-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in Vance County shooting, SBI assisting investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-vance-county-shooting-sbi-assisting-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-vance-county-shooting-sbi-assisting-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in Henderson shooting, SBI assisting investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-henderson-shooting-sbi-assisting-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-henderson-shooting-sbi-assisting-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire displaces at least 16 at Timbers Apartments in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight apartments were damaged in an early morning fire on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-displaces-at-least-16-at-timbers-apartments-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-displaces-at-least-16-at-timbers-apartments-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Raleigh apartment complex forces 16 from homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight apartments were damaged in an early morning fire on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-raleigh-apartment-complex-forces-16-from-homes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-raleigh-apartment-complex-forces-16-from-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithfield lifts water boil advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Smithfield lifts precautionary voluntary boil water advisory Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-lifts-water-boil-advisory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-lifts-water-boil-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-40 in Raleigh early Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was killed early this morning on I-40 in Raleigh in a hit-and-run crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-i-40-in-raleigh-early-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-i-40-in-raleigh-early-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer crashes into powerlines in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crashes-into-powerlines-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crashes-into-powerlines-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person riding e-bike on Apex Peakway hit, police look for rider]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash involving an e-bike happened on Apex Peakway near Branch Line Drive around 1:30 Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;Apex police said they believe the person riding the bike was a teenager, but they were not on scene when police arrived.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-riding-e-bike-on-apex-peakway-hit-police-look-for-rider/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-riding-e-bike-on-apex-peakway-hit-police-look-for-rider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outages roll through NC on hot, stormy day: where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outages-roll-through-nc-on-hot-stormy-day-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outages-roll-through-nc-on-hot-stormy-day-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outages rip roll through NC on hot, stormy day: where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outages-rip-roll-through-nc-on-hot-stormy-day-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outages-rip-roll-through-nc-on-hot-stormy-day-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisville neighborhoods without power: where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morrisville-neighborhoods-without-power-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morrisville-neighborhoods-without-power-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham and Morrisville power outages: where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-and-morrisville-power-outages-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-and-morrisville-power-outages-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham and Morrisville neighborhoods without power: where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the area reaching record highs, residents are looking for places to cool down. Here are several cooling centers in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-and-morrisville-neighborhoods-without-power-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-and-morrisville-neighborhoods-without-power-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake at Home: a new initiative to support those experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s ability to end homelessness for more people.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-at-home-a-new-initiative-to-support-those-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-at-home-a-new-initiative-to-support-those-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilmington theater honors Canadian hospitality after 9/11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilmington-theater-honors-canadian-hospitality-after-911-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilmington-theater-honors-canadian-hospitality-after-911-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy Carolinas reaches agreement, proposed 3.7% increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-carolinas-reaches-agreement-proposed-37-increase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-carolinas-reaches-agreement-proposed-37-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer arrested for pushing person off a bicycle, court records say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Joseph, an officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department is facing one count of simple assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-mecklenburg-police-officer-arrested-for-pushing-person-off-a-bicycle-court-records-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-mecklenburg-police-officer-arrested-for-pushing-person-off-a-bicycle-court-records-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleas close part of NC beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flea infestation has closed part of a popular North Carolina beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fleas-close-part-of-nc-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fleas-close-part-of-nc-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How congress’s latest push to end the twice-yearly clock change could succeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-congresss-latest-push-to-end-the-twice-yearly-clock-change-could-succeed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-congresss-latest-push-to-end-the-twice-yearly-clock-change-could-succeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary staff’s ‘Dancing Queen’ video called ‘absurd’ amid spending review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The page was announced the same day North Carolina&rsquo;s state auditor released a 2,600-page report describing what it called a culture of extravagant spending among town officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-staffs-dancing-queen-video-called-absurd-amid-spending-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-staffs-dancing-queen-video-called-absurd-amid-spending-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary launches financial oversight tracker after audit finds $1M in questionable spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[The page was announced the same day North Carolina&rsquo;s state auditor released a 2,600-page report describing what it called a culture of extravagant spending among town officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-launches-financial-oversight-tracker-after-audit-finds-1m-in-questionable-spending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-launches-financial-oversight-tracker-after-audit-finds-1m-in-questionable-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Thursday morning shooting at Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-thursday-morning-shooting-at-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-thursday-morning-shooting-at-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree collapses closing Raleigh's Glenwood Ave. into Saturday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-collapses-closing-raleighs-glenwood-ave-into-saturday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-collapses-closing-raleighs-glenwood-ave-into-saturday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thirsty' tree collapses closing Raleigh's Glenwood Ave. into Saturday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thirsty-tree-collapses-closing-raleighs-glenwood-ave-into-saturday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thirsty-tree-collapses-closing-raleighs-glenwood-ave-into-saturday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thirsty' tree collapses closes Glenwood Ave, crews worked overnight to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thirsty-tree-collapses-closes-glenwood-ave-crews-worked-overnight-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thirsty-tree-collapses-closes-glenwood-ave-crews-worked-overnight-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power lines, tree down, closing Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-lines-tree-down-closing-glenwood-ave-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-lines-tree-down-closing-glenwood-ave-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenwood in Raleigh closed until Saturday afternoon after tree collapses, bringing down power lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-in-raleigh-closed-until-saturday-afternoon-after-tree-collapses-bringing-down-power-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-in-raleigh-closed-until-saturday-afternoon-after-tree-collapses-bringing-down-power-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40-minute delays and building. Tree down across Glenwood in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A falling tree brought down power lines across Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh just north of Carolina Country Club on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40-minute-delays-and-building-tree-down-across-glenwood-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40-minute-delays-and-building-tree-down-across-glenwood-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarboro manufacturer to pay $4M to resolve allegedly false pandemic-era loan and forgiveness claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[LS Cable &amp; 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-manufacturer-to-pay-4m-to-resolve-allegedly-false-pandemic-era-loan-and-forgiveness-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-manufacturer-to-pay-4m-to-resolve-allegedly-false-pandemic-era-loan-and-forgiveness-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarboro manufacturer to pay $4M to reslove allegedly false pandemic-era loan and forgiveness claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[LS Cable &amp; 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-manufacturer-to-pay-4m-to-reslove-allegedly-false-pandemic-era-loan-and-forgiveness-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-manufacturer-to-pay-4m-to-reslove-allegedly-false-pandemic-era-loan-and-forgiveness-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I do not condone what I did' | Wilson courthouse shooting suspect breaks silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul Mustafa, 21, appeared in court Friday on six new felony charges related to the shooting on Monday outside the Wilson County Courthouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-do-not-condone-what-i-did-wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-breaks-silence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-do-not-condone-what-i-did-wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-breaks-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Saw blades are not recyclable!', Mecklenburg Co. recycling worker injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County Recycling warns residents to avoid placing saw blades in recycling bins after a near-miss incident at a facility in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saw-blades-are-not-recyclable-mecklenburg-co-recycling-worker-injured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saw-blades-are-not-recyclable-mecklenburg-co-recycling-worker-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms pulling lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-farms-pulling-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-farms-pulling-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms pulling lettuce  linked to cyclospora outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-farms-pulling-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-farms-pulling-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora linked to Taylor Farms lettuce sent to Taco Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-linked-to-taylor-farms-lettuce-sent-to-taco-bell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-linked-to-taylor-farms-lettuce-sent-to-taco-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child grazed by bullet after gunfire hits apartment in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said an apartment building in the Joyland community was hit by gunfire around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-grazed-by-bullet-after-gunfire-hits-apartment-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-grazed-by-bullet-after-gunfire-hits-apartment-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed, several injured after suspected DWI crash shuts down part of Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning Raleigh police responded to a crash involving two motorcycles, a car and a tow truck at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Trawick Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-several-injured-after-suspected-dwi-crash-shuts-down-part-of-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-several-injured-after-suspected-dwi-crash-shuts-down-part-of-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed, several injured after DWI crash shuts down part of Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning a tow-truck driver was drunk driving and hit two motorcylcists and a car. One person died and others are seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-several-injured-after-dwi-crash-shuts-down-part-of-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-several-injured-after-dwi-crash-shuts-down-part-of-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver's 4th DWI charge comes after motorcyclist's death on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drivers-4th-dwi-charge-comes-after-motorcyclists-death-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drivers-4th-dwi-charge-comes-after-motorcyclists-death-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 1 killed, part of Capital Boulevard shut down after crash involving 4 vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning Raleigh police responded to a crash involving two motorcycles, a car and a truck at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Trawick Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-1-killed-part-of-capital-boulevard-shut-down-after-crash-involving-4-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-1-killed-part-of-capital-boulevard-shut-down-after-crash-involving-4-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump's address: What he said about China and 2020 election, what documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump delivered a rare primetime address about an issue that has consumed him for years &mdash; the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-address-what-he-said-about-china-and-2020-election-what-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-address-what-he-said-about-china-and-2020-election-what-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hurt near Fulton Street in Cumberland County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County Sheriff's office is working to make an arrest after a man was shot near Fulton Street late Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hurt-near-fulton-street-in-cumberland-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hurt-near-fulton-street-in-cumberland-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary residents demand answers after audit details questionable $1M spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary residents questioned why warning signs were not caught sooner and said rebuilding trust will take more than new policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-residents-demand-answers-after-audit-details-questionable-1m-spending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-residents-demand-answers-after-audit-details-questionable-1m-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay indoors: 100-degree heat, poor air quality a double whammy on the body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from Canadian wildfires added to stifling heat and humidity Friday, making outdoor activity unpleasant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stay-indoors-100-degree-heat-poor-air-quality-a-double-whammy-on-the-body/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stay-indoors-100-degree-heat-poor-air-quality-a-double-whammy-on-the-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, poor air quality create perfect storm of hazardous weekend conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-poor-air-quality-create-perfect-storm-of-hazardous-weekend-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-poor-air-quality-create-perfect-storm-of-hazardous-weekend-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100-degree heat, poor air quality combine to keep many indoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from Canadian wildfires added to stifling heat and humidity Friday, making outdoor activity unpleasant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/100-degree-heat-poor-air-quality-combine-to-keep-many-indoors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/100-degree-heat-poor-air-quality-combine-to-keep-many-indoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New court motions filed ahead of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed dozens of new motions in the trial of the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-court-motions-filed-ahead-of-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-court-motions-filed-ahead-of-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heel Traveler: Cricket's Grill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket's Grill in Smithfield is NOT closing anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-crickets-grill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-crickets-grill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberson stepped down after nearly four decades of service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-sheriff-mike-roberson-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-sheriff-mike-roberson-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescuers celebrate Mr. Pickles]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rescuers-celebrate-mr-pickles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rescuers-celebrate-mr-pickles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in stolen truck crash that sent couple celebrating anniversary to the hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-stolen-truck-crash-that-sent-couple-celebrating-anniversary-to-the-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-stolen-truck-crash-that-sent-couple-celebrating-anniversary-to-the-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Cary apartments, residents push back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Amberwood at Lochmere apartments in Cary. Residents are questioning what the adoption would mean for the complex and nearby communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-housing-authority-plans-to-take-over-cary-apartments-residents-push-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-housing-authority-plans-to-take-over-cary-apartments-residents-push-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputy injured after crash in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County Sheriff's Office deputy was taken to the hospital after it crashed with another car, police say. The other driver was not injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputy-injured-after-crash-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputy-injured-after-crash-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More people are seeking Cyclospora tests. Here's what patients should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise across North Carolina, urgent cares are seeing a surge in patients seeking testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-people-are-seeking-cyclospora-tests-heres-what-patients-should-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-people-are-seeking-cyclospora-tests-heres-what-patients-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of running illegal gambling operation in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sung Jing Park, 65, is charged with felony operating greater than five gambling machines, misdemeanor manufacture/sell slot machines, and misdemeanor gambling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-running-illegal-gambling-operation-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-running-illegal-gambling-operation-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Department moves headquarters downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police department is now located on West Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-department-moves-headquarters-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-department-moves-headquarters-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As suspension numbers drop, Durham Public Schools credits restorative practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data presented to the Durham Public School Board earlier this year shows a decrease in suspensions, and the district is crediting its focus on restorative practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-suspension-numbers-drop-durham-public-schools-credits-restorative-practices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-suspension-numbers-drop-durham-public-schools-credits-restorative-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies, landowners unanimously approved RTP redevelopment. What does that mean for Apple?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, RTP commemorated the adoption of RTP 3.0 and opened applications for new development opportunities within the park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/companies-landowners-unanimously-approved-rtp-redevelopment-what-does-that-mean-for-apple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/companies-landowners-unanimously-approved-rtp-redevelopment-what-does-that-mean-for-apple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: More felony charges for man accused of vengeance-fueled courthouse shooting in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-more-felony-charges-for-man-accused-of-vengeance-fueled-courthouse-shooting-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-more-felony-charges-for-man-accused-of-vengeance-fueled-courthouse-shooting-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOES-19 Satellite is down at a bad time: What does this mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goes-19-satellite-is-down-at-a-bad-time-what-does-this-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goes-19-satellite-is-down-at-a-bad-time-what-does-this-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair bought Pokémon cards with stolen ID, tried to resell them, warrant says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xinyi Lin of Centerville, Virginia, and Dongwei Lin of Brooklyn, New York, are accused of stealing a man&rsquo;s identity to get $12,000 worth of Pok&eacute;mon cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pair-bought-pokmon-cards-with-stolen-id-tried-to-resell-them-warrant-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pair-bought-pokmon-cards-with-stolen-id-tried-to-resell-them-warrant-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-state pair charged in $12,000 Cary Pokémon card scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xinyi Lin of Centerville, Virginia, and Dongwei Lin of Brooklyn, New York, are accused of stealing a man&rsquo;s identity to get $12,000 worth of Pok&eacute;mon cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/out-of-state-pair-charged-in-12000-cary-pokmon-card-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/out-of-state-pair-charged-in-12000-cary-pokmon-card-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a GLP-1 overdose sent a Wendell woman to the ER]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wendell woman's experience with self-injecting GLP-1 drugs landed her in the hospital for three days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-a-glp-1-overdose-sent-a-wendell-woman-to-the-er/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-a-glp-1-overdose-sent-a-wendell-woman-to-the-er/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought status: Recent rain provides decent drought relief in eastern half of NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-status-recent-rain-provides-decent-drought-relief-in-eastern-half-of-nc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-status-recent-rain-provides-decent-drought-relief-in-eastern-half-of-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man injured in north Raleigh shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was injured from a shooting in north Raleigh on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-injured-in-north-raleigh-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-injured-in-north-raleigh-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh restaurants take precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak during restaurant week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants are taking added precautions to make sure their customers stay safe during a rise in Cyclospora cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-restaurants-take-precautions-amid-cyclospora-outbreak-during-restaurant-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-restaurants-take-precautions-amid-cyclospora-outbreak-during-restaurant-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wounded from shooting in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a woman suffered an injury that wasn't life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wounded-from-shooting-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wounded-from-shooting-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hurt from shooting in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a woman suffered an injury that wasn't life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hurt-from-shooting-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hurt-from-shooting-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person wounded after shooting in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a person suffered an injury that wasn't life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-wounded-after-shooting-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-wounded-after-shooting-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car torched in garage fire, Cary Fire investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire tore through a garage at a home early Thursday morning near Holland Bend Drive in Cary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-torched-in-garage-fire-cary-fire-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-torched-in-garage-fire-cary-fire-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed after suspected hit-and-run crash on I-40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several westbound lanes of I-40 were closed Thursday morning as police investigated a deadly pedestrian crash along the roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-after-suspected-hit-and-run-crash-on-i-40/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-after-suspected-hit-and-run-crash-on-i-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian crash shuts down part of I-40 near I-440 in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several westbound lanes of I-40 are closed Thursday morning as police investigate a pedestrian crash along the roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation shuts down part of I-40 near I-440 in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several westbound lanes of I-40 are closed Thursday morning as police investigate an emergency on the roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 reopens from pedestrian crash in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several westbound lanes of I-40 were closed Thursday morning as police investigated a pedestrian crash along the roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopens-from-pedestrian-crash-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopens-from-pedestrian-crash-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down part of I-40 near I-440 in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several lanes of I-40 westbound are closed on Thursday morning as police respond to a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-40-near-i-440-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down I-40 near I-440]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several lanes of I-40 westbound are closed on Thursday morning as police respond to a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-40-near-i-440/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-40-near-i-440/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County high-speed chase ends in deputy vehicle crash; driver on the run in Sampson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver is on the run after authorities said they led them on a high-speed chase through Johnston Countybefore crashing in Sampson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-high-speed-chase-ends-in-deputy-vehicle-crash-driver-on-the-run-in-sampson-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-high-speed-chase-ends-in-deputy-vehicle-crash-driver-on-the-run-in-sampson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Fort Bragg solider's familly is coming to NC to help in search efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sayveon Anderson, 25 was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg. His family is coming to North Carolina to help in the search efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-fort-bragg-soliders-familly-is-coming-to-nc-to-help-in-search-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-fort-bragg-soliders-familly-is-coming-to-nc-to-help-in-search-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Fort Bragg soldier's family is coming to NC to help in search efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sayveon Anderson, 25, was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg. His family is coming to North Carolina to help in the search efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-fort-bragg-soldiers-family-is-coming-to-nc-to-help-in-search-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-fort-bragg-soldiers-family-is-coming-to-nc-to-help-in-search-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County to reopen cooling stations amid brutal heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local cooling stations are set to reopen due to extreme heat, staying open through at least Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-to-reopen-cooling-stations-amid-brutal-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-to-reopen-cooling-stations-amid-brutal-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick County wildfire over halfway contained, N.C. Forest Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have contained 55% of a wildfire that started Friday in Shallotte, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-over-halfway-contained-nc-forest-service-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-over-halfway-contained-nc-forest-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some school districts make changes to cafeteria menus amid rise in cyclosporiasis cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-school-districts-make-changes-to-cafeteria-menus-amid-rise-in-cyclosporiasis-cases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-school-districts-make-changes-to-cafeteria-menus-amid-rise-in-cyclosporiasis-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troopers investigate Johnston County crash; driver charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was critically injured, another has serious injuries after a crash on NC-210 in Johnston County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/troopers-investigate-johnston-county-crash-driver-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/troopers-investigate-johnston-county-crash-driver-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poop parasite' sickens hundreds statewide, Harnett County doctor warns of telltale symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Harnett County has steered clear of confirmed cases of Cyclospora, the stomach illness spreading through a parasite commonly found on produce, doctors are warning of the telltale signs of the sickness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/poop-parasite-sickens-hundreds-statewide-harnett-county-doctor-warns-of-telltale-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/poop-parasite-sickens-hundreds-statewide-harnett-county-doctor-warns-of-telltale-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation links Silver Alert to suspect in shuttle crash that killed 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man alleged to have run a red light causing a deadly crash with a shuttle bus near Raleigh-Durham International Airport had himself been reported missing days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-links-silver-alert-to-suspect-in-shuttle-crash-that-killed-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-links-silver-alert-to-suspect-in-shuttle-crash-that-killed-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weldon man shot and killed in shooting, Halifax County deputies investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot and killed in a shooting Saturday night near the Dogwood Park Apartments in Halifax County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/weldon-man-shot-and-killed-in-shooting-halifax-county-deputies-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/weldon-man-shot-and-killed-in-shooting-halifax-county-deputies-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yard Sale for Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yard sales twice a month in Apex raise money for children in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/yard-sale-for-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/yard-sale-for-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There are best practices' | Evaluating courthouse safety, and federal efforts to improve it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US Senate bill aims to improve safety for state court systems, including better education for security and improved threat reporting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/there-are-best-practices-evaluating-courthouse-safety-and-federal-efforts-to-improve-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/there-are-best-practices-evaluating-courthouse-safety-and-federal-efforts-to-improve-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora source still unknown in North Carolina despite Michigan lettuce lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Michigan narrows its Cyclospora investigation to lettuce, North Carolina experts say the state's more than 300 cases have not yet been linked to a single food source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-source-still-unknown-in-north-carolina-despite-michigan-lettuce-lead-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-source-still-unknown-in-north-carolina-despite-michigan-lettuce-lead-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora source still unknown in North Carolina despite Michigan lettuce lead.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Michigan narrows its Cyclospora investigation to lettuce, North Carolina experts say the state's more than 300 cases have not yet been linked to a single food source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-source-still-unknown-in-north-carolina-despite-michigan-lettuce-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyclospora-source-still-unknown-in-north-carolina-despite-michigan-lettuce-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killed in the crosswalk; man killed on Atlantic Ave. intersection without operating traffic signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a deadly pedestrian crash on Atlantic Avenue, WRAL Investigates found that newly installed traffic and crosswalk signals at the intersection are still not operating, raising questions about pedestrian safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/killed-in-the-crosswalk-man-killed-on-atlantic-ave-intersection-without-operating-traffic-signals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/killed-in-the-crosswalk-man-killed-on-atlantic-ave-intersection-without-operating-traffic-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carowinds' Fury 325 coaster closed for 2nd time in 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carowinds closed its popular roller coaster, Fury 325, on July 7 after identifying an issue with the ride's foundation during a routine maintenance inspection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carowinds-fury-325-coaster-closed-for-2nd-time-in-3-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carowinds-fury-325-coaster-closed-for-2nd-time-in-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says illegal immigration caused 40% rise in housing costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[With affordability in the spotlight, President Donald Trump and his administration have sought to tie rising housing costs to illegal immigration under his predecessor, President Joe Biden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-illegal-immigration-caused-40-rise-in-housing-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-illegal-immigration-caused-40-rise-in-housing-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC revamps tiebreakers for conference title game after 5-loss Duke team got in over No. 10 Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner of the ACC Championship game will be guaranteed a spot in the College Football Playoff, a change from previous seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/acc-revamps-tiebreakers-for-conference-title-game-after-5-loss-duke-team-got-in-over-no-10-miami/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/acc-revamps-tiebreakers-for-conference-title-game-after-5-loss-duke-team-got-in-over-no-10-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child dies after drowning in Durham Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County EMS confirmed to WRAL they responded to the reported drowning involving a child. That child was transported to Duke University Hospital but did not survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-dies-after-drowning-in-durham-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-dies-after-drowning-in-durham-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC attorney general challenges Duke Energy Progress rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson's office estimates its recommendations would save customers $960 million over two years while allowing Duke Energy Progress to make needed grid investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-attorney-general-challenges-duke-energy-progress-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-attorney-general-challenges-duke-energy-progress-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carowind's Fury 325 closes for foundation issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a routine maintence inspection, Carowinds found an issue with the foundation of their rollercoast, Fury 325. A date for reopening the coaster has yet to be announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carowinds-fury-325-closes-for-foundation-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carowinds-fury-325-closes-for-foundation-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four litters of endangered red wolf pups born in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red wolves are a critically endangered species and are teetering on the brink of extinction. This year four litters of pups were born in North Carolina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-litters-of-endangered-red-wolf-pups-born-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-litters-of-endangered-red-wolf-pups-born-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck removed after getting wedged under Raleigh's Peace Street bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large truck was stuck under Raleigh's Peace Street bridge on Wednesday morning. Crews helped the truck get 'unstuck' around 8:45 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-removed-after-getting-wedged-under-raleighs-peace-street-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-removed-after-getting-wedged-under-raleighs-peace-street-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Travis Kelce spends time in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna Kelce visits Raleigh with friends, attended an event at the Ritz and dined at popular North Hills restaurant, Coquette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mother-of-travis-kelce-spends-time-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mother-of-travis-kelce-spends-time-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and growers say tough decisions could be ahead if drought doesn't improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina farmers are feeling the effects of the months-long stretch of dry conditions and are having to make some changes to how they grow and sell their produce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-and-growers-say-tough-decisions-could-be-ahead-if-drought-doesnt-improve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-and-growers-say-tough-decisions-could-be-ahead-if-drought-doesnt-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs crash causes power outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 people were without power at one point in Holly Springs after a crash that knocked out a power pole on Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-crash-causes-power-outages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-crash-causes-power-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wondering how to stay safe while going out in Raleigh? Police provide some tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The advice came at a community meeting just 10 days after thousands of teens and young adults descended on Glenwood South and other areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wondering-how-to-stay-safe-while-going-out-in-raleigh-police-provide-some-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wondering-how-to-stay-safe-while-going-out-in-raleigh-police-provide-some-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge declares mistrial in case against man accused of killing Durham father of six]]></title><description><![CDATA[In court on Tuesday, the judge declared a mistrial after 12 jury members could not return a verdict against Darrius Tyson. Tyson was one of three men charged in Shawn Burton's death, who disappeared in 2022. While investigators found Burton's truck with blood in it, they never found his body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-declares-mistrial-in-case-against-man-accused-of-killing-durham-father-of-six/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-declares-mistrial-in-case-against-man-accused-of-killing-durham-father-of-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counties face $52M in food stamp costs after NC budget omits funding request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counties are absorbing higher administrative costs tied to the food stamp program as federal reimbursements drop. State lawmakers left additional funding out of their newly approved budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/counties-face-52m-in-food-stamp-costs-after-nc-budget-omits-funding-request/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/counties-face-52m-in-food-stamp-costs-after-nc-budget-omits-funding-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets life in prison for killing girlfriend, trying to kill her son in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of killing his girlfriend and shooting her son inside a Johnston County home in March will spend the rest of his life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-girlfriend-trying-to-kill-her-son-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-girlfriend-trying-to-kill-her-son-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck crash closes several lanes on I-95 near Kenly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over I-95 near the Kenly area and saw several first responders as well as a truck carrying construction equipment that had overturned and was against a guard rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-crash-closes-several-lanes-on-i-95-near-kenly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-crash-closes-several-lanes-on-i-95-near-kenly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person killed, another injured in I-95 crash involving crane truck in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a crane truck crashed on I-95, closing several lanes in Johnston County Tuesday. Sky 5 flew over I-95 near the Kenly area and saw several first responders as well as a truck carrying construction equipment that had overturned and was against a guard rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-another-injured-in-i-95-crash-involving-crane-truck-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-another-injured-in-i-95-crash-involving-crane-truck-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more arrests in Wilson courthouse shooting as mother of murder victim disavows it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly Simmons was inside the courthouse to follow the court proceedings in her son&rsquo;s murder when shots rang out. The sheriff says that shooting was in part to avenge LaDarrius Simmons' death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-more-arrests-in-wilson-courthouse-shooting-as-mother-of-murder-victim-disavows-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-more-arrests-in-wilson-courthouse-shooting-as-mother-of-murder-victim-disavows-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not worth it:' Mother of murder victim disavows retaliatory shooting outside Wilson courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly Simmons was inside the courthouse to follow the court proceedings in her son&rsquo;s murder when shots rang out. The sheriff says that shooting was in part to avenge LaDarrius Simmons' death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-not-worth-it-mother-of-murder-victim-disavows-retaliatory-shooting-outside-wilson-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-not-worth-it-mother-of-murder-victim-disavows-retaliatory-shooting-outside-wilson-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 more charged in Wilson courthouse shooting; Deputies say trio planned retaliatory attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more people have been charged in connection with the Wilson courthouse shooting, which investigators say was a planned act of retaliation tied to a teenager&rsquo;s killing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-more-charged-in-wilson-courthouse-shooting-deputies-say-trio-planned-retaliatory-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-more-charged-in-wilson-courthouse-shooting-deputies-say-trio-planned-retaliatory-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utilities sought record rate increases this spring as Duke's request remains before NC regulators]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report found utilities sought a record-high $9.2 billion in rate increases during the second quarter. North Carolina accounts for nearly $900 million of those requests, including Duke Energy's filings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/utilities-sought-record-rate-increases-this-spring-as-dukes-request-remains-before-nc-regulators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/utilities-sought-record-rate-increases-this-spring-as-dukes-request-remains-before-nc-regulators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham father charged with shooting his son during family dispute on Burgundy Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies say a Durham father is charged after allegedly shooting his 27-year-old son during an argument Tuesday morning. The son suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-father-charged-with-shooting-his-son-during-family-dispute-on-burgundy-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-father-charged-with-shooting-his-son-during-family-dispute-on-burgundy-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham father charged after shooting his son during family dispute on Burgundy Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies say a Durham father is charged after allegedly shooting his 27-year-old son during an argument Tuesday morning. The son suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-father-charged-after-shooting-his-son-during-family-dispute-on-burgundy-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-father-charged-after-shooting-his-son-during-family-dispute-on-burgundy-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in Durham County shooting; deputies identify person of interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was hospitalized after a shooting on Burgundy Road in Durham County. Deputies say they have identified a person of interest and are investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-injured-in-durham-county-shooting-deputies-identify-person-of-interest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-injured-in-durham-county-shooting-deputies-identify-person-of-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Did Mitch McConnell's statement about his health include a fake photo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media users spread conspiracy theories about Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., following a statement he released on July 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-mitch-mcconnells-statement-about-his-health-include-a-fake-photo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-mitch-mcconnells-statement-about-his-health-include-a-fake-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House damaged in fire on Sugarberry Lane in Clayton, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters brought a house fire on Sugarberry Lane under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-damaged-in-fire-on-sugarberry-lane-in-clayton-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-damaged-in-fire-on-sugarberry-lane-in-clayton-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House damaged in fire on Sugarberry Lane in Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters responded to a house fire in Clayton, where crews were on scene, and the home sustained visible damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-damaged-in-fire-on-sugarberry-lane-in-clayton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-damaged-in-fire-on-sugarberry-lane-in-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revenge motive: Wilson shooting suspect lost friend to gun violence in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman shot outside the Wilson courthouse Monday is the sister of Jamel Hines, who was charged with killing LaDarrius Simmons. Simmons was a friend of Abdul Mustafa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/revenge-motive-wilson-shooting-suspect-lost-friend-to-gun-violence-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/revenge-motive-wilson-shooting-suspect-lost-friend-to-gun-violence-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 in Wake County now hospitalized with diarrhea-causing bug as cases jump again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people in Wake County have been hospitalized by a stomach bug that causes explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-wake-county-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug-as-cases-jump-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-wake-county-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug-as-cases-jump-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 in Wake County now hospitalized with diarrhea-causing bug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people in Wake County have been hospitalized by a stomach bug that causes explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-wake-county-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-wake-county-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 in NC now hospitalized with diarrhea-causing bug; most cases are in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people in Wake County have been hospitalized by a stomach bug that causes explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-nc-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug-most-cases-are-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-in-nc-now-hospitalized-with-diarrhea-causing-bug-most-cases-are-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Lake rises with recent rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Falls Lake's supply pool rose from 62% to 65% after the dam recorded 2.9 inches of rain over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-rises-with-recent-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-rises-with-recent-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County asking for help in locating missing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham County Sheriff's office are asking for the public's help in finding Lamar Asim McNeil who last seen Sunday, July 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-asking-for-help-in-locating-missing-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-asking-for-help-in-locating-missing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, friends to remember child killed in Dunn fireworks fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A funeral service for a child killed in an accidental fireworks blast outside of a Dunn apartment complex will be held on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-friends-to-remember-child-killed-in-dunn-fireworks-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-friends-to-remember-child-killed-in-dunn-fireworks-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Durham superintendent abruptly resigns from role in Buffalo after less than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pascal Mubenga resigned after less than a year in office as the superintendent in Buffalo, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-durham-superintendent-abruptly-resigns-from-role-in-buffalo-after-less-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-durham-superintendent-abruptly-resigns-from-role-in-buffalo-after-less-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson courthouse shooting suspect to appear in court, shooting believed to be an act of revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused in a shooting outside the Wilson County Courthouse will make his first court appearance on Tuesday as the community tries to make sense of a tragic day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-to-appear-in-court-shooting-believed-to-be-an-act-of-revenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-to-appear-in-court-shooting-believed-to-be-an-act-of-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson courthouse shooting suspect to appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused in a shooting outside the Wilson County Courthouse will make his first court appearance on Tuesday as the community tries to make sense of a tragic day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-to-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-to-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bond for Wilson courthouse shooting suspect in alleged act of revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused in a shooting outside the Wilson County Courthouse on Monday was denied bond inside the courthouse on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-bond-for-wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-in-alleged-act-of-revenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-bond-for-wilson-courthouse-shooting-suspect-in-alleged-act-of-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month, data centers driving up tech costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economist predict today's report will likely show show a small decrease in inflation after last month's ceasefire with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falling-gas-prices-likely-cut-inflation-last-month-data-centers-driving-up-tech-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falling-gas-prices-likely-cut-inflation-last-month-data-centers-driving-up-tech-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling gas prices help ease inflation in June, data centers driving up tech costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists predict today's report will likely show a small decrease in inflation after last month's ceasefire with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falling-gas-prices-help-ease-inflation-in-june-data-centers-driving-up-tech-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falling-gas-prices-help-ease-inflation-in-june-data-centers-driving-up-tech-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juvenile injured during large gathering at Braswell Park, according to Tarboro Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tarboro Police Department is asking for people with pictures of video from Braswell Park to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-injured-during-large-gathering-at-braswell-park-according-to-tarboro-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-injured-during-large-gathering-at-braswell-park-according-to-tarboro-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's someone's baby down there': Woman says she tried to help Wilson Courthouse shooting victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Tawana Burns was working around 10:30 a.m. adjacent to the Wilson County courthouse, she heard gunshots ring out. As she turned around to look out her window, which faces the steps of the courthouse, she saw a woman lying on the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thats-someones-baby-down-there-woman-says-she-tried-to-help-wilson-courthouse-shooting-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thats-someones-baby-down-there-woman-says-she-tried-to-help-wilson-courthouse-shooting-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of American Tobacco Trail in Apex closed for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of the American Tobacco Trail in Wake County will close next month while crews repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-american-tobacco-trail-in-apex-closed-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-american-tobacco-trail-in-apex-closed-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed Police Officer charged with statutory sex offense with minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Penland is charged with statutory sex offense with a child under 16. Penland has been a WakeMed Campus Police officer since 2023, according to WakeMed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-police-officer-charged-with-statutory-sex-offense-with-minor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-police-officer-charged-with-statutory-sex-offense-with-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed officer held on $1 million bond for child sex charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Penland who worked two stints with WakeMed Police, faces three child sex charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-officer-held-on-1-million-bond-for-child-sex-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-officer-held-on-1-million-bond-for-child-sex-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen faces assault, weapons charges linked to July 4th violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old from Raleigh was charged as an adult in connection with the violence in the city on the night of July 4th.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-faces-assault-weapons-charges-linked-to-july-4th-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-faces-assault-weapons-charges-linked-to-july-4th-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A man became Tarboro's watchdog after it lost its newspaper. Now his work is getting noticed]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tarboro lost its local newspaper, John Walker didn't leave. Instead, he stayed and built the digital news site "My Tarboro Today" to keep covering the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-man-became-tarboros-watchdog-after-it-lost-its-newspaper-now-his-work-is-getting-noticed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-man-became-tarboros-watchdog-after-it-lost-its-newspaper-now-his-work-is-getting-noticed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC lottery results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest WRAL NC Lottery results of NC Lottery Pick 3 and Pick 4, Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash 5 drawings. The North Carolina Live Lottery Draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-lottery-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-lottery-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State scientists solve mystery behind beetle damaging North Carolina blueberry farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC State researchers identified the beetle damaging blueberry farms across North Carolina, a discovery that could help growers better detect and manage the emerging pest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-scientists-solve-mystery-behind-beetle-damaging-north-carolina-blueberry-farms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-scientists-solve-mystery-behind-beetle-damaging-north-carolina-blueberry-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 myths about US history, from Paul Revere's ride to George Washington's teeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you think you know the origins of the American flag, what Paul Revere really said on his famous ride or who invented peanut butter, you may be surprised. To mark 250 years of U.S. independence, here are the real stories behind common American history myths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-myths-about-us-history-from-paul-reveres-ride-to-george-washingtons-teeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-myths-about-us-history-from-paul-reveres-ride-to-george-washingtons-teeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. House to vote on bill that would make daylight saving time permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill that would get rid of the bi-yearly time change has bipartisan support, but not all are sold on the idea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/us-house-to-vote-on-bill-that-would-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/us-house-to-vote-on-bill-that-would-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, deputy, officer shot in downtown Wilson; man in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after shooting a woman and exchanging shots with law enforcement officers outside Wilson courthouse on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-deputy-officer-shot-in-downtown-wilson-man-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-deputy-officer-shot-in-downtown-wilson-man-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness: Heard 8 shots outside Wilson courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson police are reporting a 'critical incident' has occurred in the downtown area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/witness-heard-8-shots-outside-wilson-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/witness-heard-8-shots-outside-wilson-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson city hall, downtown streets closed for day after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA["We were at the stop light, and we heard gunshots and saw other people taking off running," Tabitha Cates told WRAL News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-city-hall-downtown-streets-closed-for-day-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-city-hall-downtown-streets-closed-for-day-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Wilson shooting was in retaliation for teen's June murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities believe the man who charged a woman outside the Wilson County courthouse Monday, shot her, then exchanged gunfire with a deputy and police officer was motivated by revenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-wilson-shooting-was-in-retaliation-for-teens-june-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-wilson-shooting-was-in-retaliation-for-teens-june-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: 'Critical incident' in downtown Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson police are reporting a 'critical incident' has occurred in the downtown area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-critical-incident-in-downtown-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-critical-incident-in-downtown-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after shooting near Wilson County courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was working in Wilson Monday, where a shooting in downtown involved a law enforcement officer. An update is expected at 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-shooting-near-wilson-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-shooting-near-wilson-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer involved in shooting near Wilson County courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was working in Wilson Monday, where a shooting in downtown involved a law enforcement officer. An update is expected at 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officer-involved-in-shooting-near-wilson-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officer-involved-in-shooting-near-wilson-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot woman, deputy, officer in downtown Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after shooting a woman and exchanging shots with law enforcement officers outside Wilson courthouse on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-woman-deputy-officer-in-downtown-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-woman-deputy-officer-in-downtown-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder after shooting outside Wilson courthouse injures 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after shooting a woman and exchanging shots with law enforcement officers outside Wilson courthouse on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting-outside-wilson-courthouse-injures-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting-outside-wilson-courthouse-injures-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First responders detail ‘dangerous’ rescue of family during severe weather on Neuse River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family is safe after strong storms briefly left them stranded along the Neuse River on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-detail-dangerous-rescue-of-family-during-severe-weather-on-neuse-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-detail-dangerous-rescue-of-family-during-severe-weather-on-neuse-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of four safe after swift-water rescue near Neuse River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family is safe after strong storms briefly left them stranded along the Neuse River on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-of-four-safe-after-swift-water-rescue-near-neuse-river-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-of-four-safe-after-swift-water-rescue-near-neuse-river-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of four safe after swift water rescue near Neuse River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family is safe after strong storms briefly left them stranded along the Neuse River on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-of-four-safe-after-swift-water-rescue-near-neuse-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-of-four-safe-after-swift-water-rescue-near-neuse-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 1,000 without power from driver crashing into transmission tower near Erwin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver crashed into a transmission tower on Sunday night in Harnett County, leaving around 1,000 in the area without power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/around-1000-without-power-from-driver-crashing-into-transmission-tower-near-erwin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/around-1000-without-power-from-driver-crashing-into-transmission-tower-near-erwin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after shooting near Durham apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for the person who shot a man at an apartment complex near Martin Luther King Jr. parkway in Durham on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-after-shooting-near-durham-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-after-shooting-near-durham-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flips vehicle on its side in Glenwood Avenue crash in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a crash that ended with a vehicle on its side near Glenwood Avenue on Monday morning in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-flips-vehicle-on-its-side-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-flips-vehicle-on-its-side-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating shooting at downtown GoRaleigh bus station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating an early morning shooting downtown at the GoRaleigh bus station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reports of shooting at downtown GoRaleigh bus station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police are investigating reports of an early morning shooting downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reports-of-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reports-of-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody after shooting in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating an early morning shooting downtown near the GoRaleigh bus station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-custody-after-shooting-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-custody-after-shooting-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody after shooting at downtown GoRaleigh bus station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating an early morning shooting downtown at the GoRaleigh bus station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-custody-after-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-custody-after-shooting-at-downtown-goraleigh-bus-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired at North Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating a reported shooting at the Litchford Apartments near Dowd Forest Drive late Sunday night. No injures were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-at-north-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-at-north-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police response after shots fired at Litchford Apartments in North Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating a reported shooting at the Litchford Apartments near Dowd Forest Drive late Sunday night. No injures were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-response-after-shots-fired-at-litchford-apartments-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-response-after-shots-fired-at-litchford-apartments-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan man arrested, charged in decades-old rape and kidnapping cold case in Selma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 25 years after a woman was rapped and kidnapped from a store in Selma, authorities said a breakthrough in the case led to an arrest on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michigan-man-arrested-charged-in-decades-old-rape-and-kidnapping-cold-case-in-selma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michigan-man-arrested-charged-in-decades-old-rape-and-kidnapping-cold-case-in-selma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people injured in Cumberland Co crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash near Wade in Cumberland County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-injured-in-cumberland-co-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-injured-in-cumberland-co-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore County woman reflects on devastation after nearly losing her home in Brunswick County wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Dunlap spoke with WRAL News from the comfort of her home in Carthage, a city in Moore County, on Sunday. Her mind, however, was in Shallotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-woman-reflects-on-devastation-after-nearly-losing-her-home-in-brunswick-county-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-woman-reflects-on-devastation-after-nearly-losing-her-home-in-brunswick-county-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenwood at Five Points in Raleigh closed Sunday, Monday nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenwood Avenue at Five Points in Raleigh will be closed Sunday and Monday nights, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of a resurfacing project between Women's Club Drive and Wade Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-at-five-points-in-raleigh-closed-sunday-monday-nights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-at-five-points-in-raleigh-closed-sunday-monday-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Raleigh events go ahead a week after Independence Day weekend violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh hosted the All-American Summer Festival on Saturday, an event with carnival games, food trucks, ice cream and local bands, and mixed in with the crowd were several Raleigh police officers in case things escalated like a week prior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downtown-raleigh-events-go-ahead-a-week-after-independence-day-weekend-violence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downtown-raleigh-events-go-ahead-a-week-after-independence-day-weekend-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not fair': Grassroots group gathers to support state employees after insurance premium hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[People gathered in downtown Raleigh on Saturday to advocate for affordable healthcare, just one day after the State Health Plan board approved new policies that would raise insurance premiums for state employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-not-fair-grassroots-group-gathers-to-support-state-employees-after-insurance-premium-hike/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-not-fair-grassroots-group-gathers-to-support-state-employees-after-insurance-premium-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Raleigh real estate figure who helped bring Hurricanes to North Carolina has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[E. Stephen Stroud helped develop some of the most notable developments in the area and played a significant role in attracting the Carolina Hurricanes to North Carolina has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/key-raleigh-real-estate-figure-who-helped-bring-hurricanes-to-north-carolina-has-died/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/key-raleigh-real-estate-figure-who-helped-bring-hurricanes-to-north-carolina-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount woman dies after shooting on Cokey Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 9, Rocky Mount police officers responded to a shooting on Cokey Lane.&nbsp; They found 54-year-old Courtney Crocker with gunshot wounds. She died at the scene.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-woman-dies-after-shooting-on-cokey-lane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-woman-dies-after-shooting-on-cokey-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration subpoenas journalists who reported security concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding a Qatari-gifted jet serving as the new Air Force One have been subpoenaed by the Justice Department, the news outlet reported early Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-administration-subpoenas-journalists-who-reported-security-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-administration-subpoenas-journalists-who-reported-security-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte City Council to weigh youth protection ordinance after teen gathering concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting comes as local governments and private property owners have tightened restrictions following &ldquo;teen takeovers.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-city-council-to-weigh-youth-protection-ordinance-after-teen-gathering-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-city-council-to-weigh-youth-protection-ordinance-after-teen-gathering-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: Man charged after crashing party bus while intoxicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A party bus was involved in a crash involving multiple vehicles before hitting a house, according to arrest warrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-man-charged-after-crashing-party-bus-while-intoxicated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-man-charged-after-crashing-party-bus-while-intoxicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party bus crashes into house in  Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A party bus was involved in a crash involving multiple vehicles before hitting a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/party-bus-crashes-into-house-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/party-bus-crashes-into-house-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after crashing party bus while intoxicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A party bus was involved in a crash involving multiple vehicles before hitting a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-crashing-party-bus-while-intoxicated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-crashing-party-bus-while-intoxicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents return, roads open after days of wildfire near Shalotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have decreased the size of a wildfire burning in Brunswick County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-return-roads-open-after-days-of-wildfire-near-shalotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-return-roads-open-after-days-of-wildfire-near-shalotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick County wildfire nearly doubles in size overnight, halfway contained]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large wildfire on Friday in the Shallotte area spread to 300 acres by late night. By Saturday afternoon, it had nearly doubled in size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-nearly-doubles-in-size-overnight-halfway-contained/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-nearly-doubles-in-size-overnight-halfway-contained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick County wildfire grows to 300 acres]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large wildfire on Friday in the Shallotte area spread to 300 acres by late night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-grows-to-300-acres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-wildfire-grows-to-300-acres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm disrupts downtown Apex construction zone, residents rush to help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex residents stepped up to clean up after storms that knocked over cones, bricks, and barriers in the downtown area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/storm-disrupts-downtown-apex-construction-zone-residents-rush-to-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/storm-disrupts-downtown-apex-construction-zone-residents-rush-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police Q2 crime data: Fewer burglaries, homicides than in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police have released data around violent crime and property crime for the second quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-q2-crime-data-fewer-burglaries-homicides-than-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-q2-crime-data-fewer-burglaries-homicides-than-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas Byrd High School employee charged in bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Douglas Byrd High School employee was charged in the bus crash that injured four people in Cumberland County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/douglas-byrd-high-school-employee-charged-in-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/douglas-byrd-high-school-employee-charged-in-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former ECU associate professor sentenced to federal prison for having child sexual abuse material]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former associate professor at East Carolina University has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-ecu-associate-professor-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-having-child-sexual-abuse-material/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-ecu-associate-professor-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-having-child-sexual-abuse-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some firetrucks operate without air conditioning during intense heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Holly Springs Fire Department said three of its six front-line vehicles are without functioning air conditioning. Temperatures have reached triple digits several days so far in the month of July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-firetrucks-operate-without-air-conditioning-during-intense-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-firetrucks-operate-without-air-conditioning-during-intense-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh mayor ready to enact an emergency curfew, though one is not planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh's city attorney is drafting a curfew ordinance following multiple shootings over 4th of July weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-ready-to-enact-an-emergency-curfew-though-one-is-not-planned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-ready-to-enact-an-emergency-curfew-though-one-is-not-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh mayor prepared to enact an emergency curfew, though one is not planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh's city attorney is drafting a curfew ordinance following multiple shootings over 4th of July weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-prepared-to-enact-an-emergency-curfew-though-one-is-not-planned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-prepared-to-enact-an-emergency-curfew-though-one-is-not-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No teen curfew yet for Raleigh, but the city is prepared for one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh's city attorney is drafting a curfew ordinance following multiple shootings over 4th of July weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-teen-curfew-yet-for-raleigh-but-the-city-is-prepared-for-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-teen-curfew-yet-for-raleigh-but-the-city-is-prepared-for-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old charged as adult in connection to Brier Creek 'teen takeover' shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old, faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony riot and going armed to the terror of the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-charged-as-adult-in-connection-to-brier-creek-teen-takeover-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-charged-as-adult-in-connection-to-brier-creek-teen-takeover-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Mamdani says New York was the first U.S. capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics and some historians dispute New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's claim that New York was "our nation's first capital."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-mamdani-says-new-york-was-the-first-us-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-mamdani-says-new-york-was-the-first-us-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenwood South businesses consider safety changes one week after 4th of July violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[After multiple shootings in Glenwood South on Independence Day, popular businesses are looking at ways to ensure their staff and customers are safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-south-businesses-consider-safety-changes-one-week-after-4th-of-july-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/glenwood-south-businesses-consider-safety-changes-one-week-after-4th-of-july-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR announces celebration of life for Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public memorial for the champion driver is scheduled for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nascar-announces-celebration-of-life-for-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nascar-announces-celebration-of-life-for-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter crash on New Bern Ave leaves man in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about Scooter crash on New Bern Ave leaves man in critical condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/scooter-crash-on-new-bern-ave-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/scooter-crash-on-new-bern-ave-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh scooter crash leaves man in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was transported to WakeMed in critical condition after a motor vehicle crash while riding an electric scooter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-scooter-crash-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-scooter-crash-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bern Ave shut down at Old Milburnie Road; police on scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of New Bern Avenue is shut down at Old Milburnie Road. Sky 5 is flying over the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-bern-ave-shut-down-at-old-milburnie-road-police-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-bern-ave-shut-down-at-old-milburnie-road-police-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Highway Patrol launches crackdown on street takeovers, reckless driving in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-agency effort will target illegal racing, stolen vehicles, firearms, drugs and fugitives as officials work to prevent deadly crashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-highway-patrol-launches-crackdown-on-street-takeovers-reckless-driving-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-highway-patrol-launches-crackdown-on-street-takeovers-reckless-driving-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC woman pleads guilty to billing Medicaid $1.7 million in fraudulent urine testing scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicaid in a urine-testing scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-pleads-guilty-to-billing-medicaid-17-million-in-fraudulent-urine-testing-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-pleads-guilty-to-billing-medicaid-17-million-in-fraudulent-urine-testing-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco faces lawsuit alleging heavy metals in plant-based protein powder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is being sued after being accused of selling protein powders with high levels of toxic metals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/costco-faces-lawsuit-alleging-heavy-metals-in-plant-based-protein-powder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/costco-faces-lawsuit-alleging-heavy-metals-in-plant-based-protein-powder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men, one woman hurt in three separate Durham shootings overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the shootings were isolated in different parts of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-one-woman-hurt-in-three-separate-durham-shootings-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-one-woman-hurt-in-three-separate-durham-shootings-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police investigate three separate shootings that wounded three people overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the shootings were isolated in different parts of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigate-three-separate-shootings-that-wounded-three-people-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigate-three-separate-shootings-that-wounded-three-people-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pleads for safe return of Fort Bragg soldier missing since June 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search is underway for a Fort Bragg soldier who has been missing since June 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-pleads-for-safe-return-of-fort-bragg-soldier-missing-since-june-29/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-pleads-for-safe-return-of-fort-bragg-soldier-missing-since-june-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake sheriff: 74-year-old man missing since June may be riding bike in South New Hope Road area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 74-year-old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-sheriff-74-year-old-man-missing-since-june-may-be-riding-bike-in-south-new-hope-road-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-sheriff-74-year-old-man-missing-since-june-may-be-riding-bike-in-south-new-hope-road-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds without power in Raleigh, small animal reportedly damaged equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of customers are without power in Raleigh early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-without-power-in-raleigh-small-animal-reportedly-damaged-equipment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-without-power-in-raleigh-small-animal-reportedly-damaged-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds lose power in Raleigh after small animal reportedly damaged equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of customers were without power in Raleigh early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-lose-power-in-raleigh-after-small-animal-reportedly-damaged-equipment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-lose-power-in-raleigh-after-small-animal-reportedly-damaged-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forceful water main break in Durham creates tall fountain spewing from the ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker came across a forceful fountain of water streaming out of a hole in the ground in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/forceful-water-main-break-in-durham-creates-tall-fountain-spewing-from-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/forceful-water-main-break-in-durham-creates-tall-fountain-spewing-from-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews repair water main break in Durham after massive fountain spews from the ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utility crews have controlled a large water main break in a Durham neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-repair-water-main-break-in-durham-after-massive-fountain-spews-from-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-repair-water-main-break-in-durham-after-massive-fountain-spews-from-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County death investigation at Bear Creek home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff's Office was investigating a death at a home in Bear Creek on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-death-investigation-at-bear-creek-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-death-investigation-at-bear-creek-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake sheriff’s new camera network aims to solve crimes faster, but only with permission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although there is a time limitation to when investigators may have access videos, footage that leads to charges and an arrest may be saved and eventually become part of a case's discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-sheriffs-new-camera-network-aims-to-solve-crimes-faster-but-only-with-permission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-sheriffs-new-camera-network-aims-to-solve-crimes-faster-but-only-with-permission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers react to 'drops from heaven' and a new law to help mitigate drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers weigh in on whether this week's rain has had an impact on produce you could see at the store and how they feel about the Farm Act signed into law last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-react-to-drops-from-heaven-and-a-new-law-to-help-mitigate-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-react-to-drops-from-heaven-and-a-new-law-to-help-mitigate-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount city council members address unpaid utility bills, Say bills are now paid in full]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocky Mount City Council members accused of not paying $30,000 worth of utility bills are sharing why they didn't pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-city-council-members-address-unpaid-utility-bills-say-bills-are-now-paid-in-full/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-city-council-members-address-unpaid-utility-bills-say-bills-are-now-paid-in-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heel Traveler: Waffee Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina restaurant specializing in one item: Waffles!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-waffee-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-waffee-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Attorney General pushes for further federal crackdown on illegal robocalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Department of Justice says unused phone numbers are behind billions of scam calls each year and account for approximately $2 billion in losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-attorney-general-pushes-for-further-federal-crackdown-on-illegal-robocalls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-attorney-general-pushes-for-further-federal-crackdown-on-illegal-robocalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Animal Center reaches capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[While hundreds of pets have found pets this summer, Wake County said new animals arriving everyday create an immediate need to adopters and fosters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-animal-center-reaches-capacity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-animal-center-reaches-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC looking into safety threat at Kenan Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC police are looking into a reported safety threat at Kenan Stadium on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-looking-into-safety-threat-at-kenan-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-looking-into-safety-threat-at-kenan-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No threat found at Kenan Stadium after police investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC police did not find a credible threat at Kenan Stadium after searching the venue for several hours on Thursday. A 911 dispatcher previously reported getting a call reporting a bomb threat after 3 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-threat-found-at-kenan-stadium-after-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-threat-found-at-kenan-stadium-after-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump credits stock market for $2B increase in wealth in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked about a financial disclosure showing a $2 billion increase in his wealth, President Donald Trump said: "Well, you know why I'm profiting? Because the stock market's going up &mdash; everybody's profiting. Do you have a 401(k)? &hellip; So we're all profiting."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-credits-stock-market-for-2b-increase-in-wealth-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-credits-stock-market-for-2b-increase-in-wealth-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly half of Raleigh irrigation meters checked were in violation as water demands rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Raleigh Water, 46% of irrigation meters checked in Raleigh over a five-day period were in violation of water conservancy rules, prompting discussion about stricter limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-half-of-raleigh-irrigation-meters-checked-were-in-violation-as-water-demands-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-half-of-raleigh-irrigation-meters-checked-were-in-violation-as-water-demands-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh says nearly half of water customers were using too much water]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Raleigh Water, 46% of outdoor irrigation meters checked in Raleigh over a five-day period were in violation of water conservancy rules, prompting discussion about stricter limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-says-nearly-half-of-water-customers-were-using-too-much-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-says-nearly-half-of-water-customers-were-using-too-much-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh says nearly half of customers are using too much water]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Raleigh Water, 46% of outdoor irrigation meters checked in Raleigh over a five-day period were in violation of water conservancy rules, prompting discussion about stricter limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-says-nearly-half-of-customers-are-using-too-much-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-says-nearly-half-of-customers-are-using-too-much-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA officers at Fayetteville Regional Airport find component of explosive device in carry-on]]></title><description><![CDATA[What looked like a simple key chain turned out to be an initiator. While it wasn't active, it was still a prohibited item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tsa-officers-at-fayetteville-regional-airport-find-component-of-explosive-device-in-carry-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tsa-officers-at-fayetteville-regional-airport-find-component-of-explosive-device-in-carry-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoCary suspends Downtown Loop bus service amid driver shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoCary said the Downtown Loop will be suspended until further notice beginning Thursday, July 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gocary-suspends-downtown-loop-bus-service-amid-driver-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gocary-suspends-downtown-loop-bus-service-amid-driver-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's Office launching community camera-sharing program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sheriff's office said the new program does not give deputies direct access to people's cameras. Instead, it gives them an interactive map of registered cameras to help them quickly gather security footage to solve crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-office-launching-community-camera-sharing-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-office-launching-community-camera-sharing-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car overturns on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, driver suspected of DWI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a car that overturned early Thursday in Raleigh is suspected of DWI, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-overturns-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh-driver-suspected-of-dwi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-overturns-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh-driver-suspected-of-dwi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53 Carolina Hurricanes have their names engraved on Stanley Cup for this season. Who are they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, his wife and their five children are engraved on the Stanley Cup. There are 24 players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/53-carolina-hurricanes-have-their-names-engraved-on-stanley-cup-for-this-season-who-are-they/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/53-carolina-hurricanes-have-their-names-engraved-on-stanley-cup-for-this-season-who-are-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning strikes cause two house fires in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters responded to multiple lightning strike fires Wednesday night in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lightning-strikes-cause-two-house-fires-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lightning-strikes-cause-two-house-fires-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intense storms knock out power for thousands in the Triangle, start house fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storms started popping up around 6 p.m. and began causing problems for residents around Durham and Wake counties. As of 7 p.m., more than 3,000 people lost power in Wake County, and more than 6,453 were without power in Durham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-knock-out-power-for-thousands-in-the-triangle-start-house-fires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-knock-out-power-for-thousands-in-the-triangle-start-house-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intense storms knock out power for thousands in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storms started popping up around 6 p.m. and began causing problems for residents around Durham and Wake counties. As of 7 p.m., more than 3,000 people lost power in Wake County, and more than 6,453 were without power in Durham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-knock-out-power-for-thousands-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/intense-storms-knock-out-power-for-thousands-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUV fire on I-440 closes lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle caught on fire on I-440 Wednesday afternoon near the Lake Boone Trail Exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-fire-on-i-440-closes-lanes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-fire-on-i-440-closes-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak in front of Durham Bulls Athletic Park, nearby businesses evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters are investigating a "large" natural gas leak in front of the main entrance to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls are on the road in Jacksonville, Florida, for a road series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-in-front-of-durham-bulls-athletic-park-nearby-businesses-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-in-front-of-durham-bulls-athletic-park-nearby-businesses-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent rain could bring increase in mosquito population]]></title><description><![CDATA[Break out the bug spray. Recent rain means we could see more mosquitoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recent-rain-could-bring-increase-in-mosquito-population/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recent-rain-could-bring-increase-in-mosquito-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents could be on the hook in new Raleigh curfew ordinance]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the specifics of a juvenile curfew haven&rsquo;t been ironed out, city leaders are considering holding parents more accountable as they continue to tweak an ordinance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-could-be-on-the-hook-in-new-raleigh-curfew-ordinance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-could-be-on-the-hook-in-new-raleigh-curfew-ordinance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump allies say Supreme Court ruling allows ‘birth tourism’ in the US. How often does it happen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said birthright citizenship has "been grossly abused" through "birthing tourism." Here's what PolitiFact found about the practice in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-allies-say-supreme-court-ruling-allows-birth-tourism-in-the-us-how-often-does-it-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-allies-say-supreme-court-ruling-allows-birth-tourism-in-the-us-how-often-does-it-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA replaces PFAS sewage sludge assessment, drawing concern over 'forever chemicals']]></title><description><![CDATA[The EPA is backing away from a scientific review of "forever chemicals" in fertilizer made from sewage. Critics say the move could put farms and drinking water at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-replaces-pfas-sewage-sludge-assessment-drawing-concern-over-forever-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-replaces-pfas-sewage-sludge-assessment-drawing-concern-over-forever-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in July 4th fire that killed a 7-year-old given $75,000 bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Armstrong is charged with involuntary manslaughter, burning certain buildings, and possession of pyrotechnics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-july-4th-fire-that-killed-a-7-year-old-given-75000-bond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-july-4th-fire-that-killed-a-7-year-old-given-75000-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in July 4th fire that killed a 7-year-old appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Armstrong is charged with involuntary manslaughter, burning certain buildings, and possession of pyrotechnics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-july-4th-fire-that-killed-a-7-year-old-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-july-4th-fire-that-killed-a-7-year-old-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham man charged with firing shots that frightened others on Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham man was arrested for firing shots that frightened neighbors on the Fourth of July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-charged-with-firing-shots-that-frightened-others-on-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-charged-with-firing-shots-that-frightened-others-on-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh considering a youth curfew. Here's how it works in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Raleigh leaders pledge their support for a youth curfew, WRAL looks into how surrounding cities have enacted similar rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considering-a-youth-curfew-heres-how-it-works-in-charlotte-winston-salem-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considering-a-youth-curfew-heres-how-it-works-in-charlotte-winston-salem-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State audit: Rocky Mount residents weren’t double-billed; council members had unpaid bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A follow-up state audit found Rocky Mount utility customers were not double-billed after thousands received two bills in one month. Auditors blamed the confusion on changes to billing schedules and insufficient internal controls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-audit-rocky-mount-residents-werent-double-billed-council-members-had-unpaid-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-audit-rocky-mount-residents-werent-double-billed-council-members-had-unpaid-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 hurt when bus carrying Douglas Byrd football players crashes in Brunswick County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cumberland County Schools bus carrying students and staff from Douglas Byrd High School crashed Wednesday morning in Leland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-hurt-when-bus-carrying-douglas-byrd-football-players-crashes-in-brunswick-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-hurt-when-bus-carrying-douglas-byrd-football-players-crashes-in-brunswick-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child dies after being pulled from water at Raleigh Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child died from her injuries suffered at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday. The girl was pulled from the water after witnesses said she went under and didn't resurface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-at-raleigh-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-at-raleigh-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC drought: Water level at Falls Lake is rising slowly but remains far lower than normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water level at Falls Lake is rising after recent rainfall, but it's still much lower than its normal level as extreme drought conditions persist in central North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-drought-water-level-at-falls-lake-is-rising-slowly-but-remains-far-lower-than-normal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-drought-water-level-at-falls-lake-is-rising-slowly-but-remains-far-lower-than-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of firing gun at Raleigh elementary school faces felony charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is charged with firing a gun at a Raleigh elementary school campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-accused-of-firing-gun-at-raleigh-elementary-school-faces-felony-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-accused-of-firing-gun-at-raleigh-elementary-school-faces-felony-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham City Hall opening on delay Wednesday after power outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Durham said its city hall would open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday after an overnight power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-hall-opening-on-delay-wednesday-after-power-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-hall-opening-on-delay-wednesday-after-power-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3,000 customers without power in Durham, delayed opening at city hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Durham said its city hall would open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday after an overnight power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3000-customers-without-power-in-durham-delayed-opening-at-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3000-customers-without-power-in-durham-delayed-opening-at-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot on South Saunders Street, Raleigh police searching for shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man suffered injuries that weren't life-threatening in an early morning shooting on South Saunders Street on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-on-south-saunders-street-raleigh-police-searching-for-shooter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-on-south-saunders-street-raleigh-police-searching-for-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DA: Driver charged with DWI was speeding 100 mph in crash that killed NC paramedic]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina authorities say a driver was going more than 100 mph before a crash that killed a Cleveland County paramedic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/da-driver-charged-with-dwi-was-speeding-100-mph-in-crash-that-killed-nc-paramedic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/da-driver-charged-with-dwi-was-speeding-100-mph-in-crash-that-killed-nc-paramedic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithfield woman charged with child abuse, unlicensed child care after baby hospitalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Smithfield woman accused of child abuse and running an unlicensed daycare facility is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-woman-charged-with-child-abuse-unlicensed-child-care-after-baby-hospitalized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-woman-charged-with-child-abuse-unlicensed-child-care-after-baby-hospitalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning strikes blamed for two Wake County house fires, including gas explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters said they believe lightning hit a gas line, causing a leak that was ignited when the homeowners turned the breakers back on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lightning-strikes-blamed-for-two-wake-county-house-fires-including-gas-explosion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lightning-strikes-blamed-for-two-wake-county-house-fires-including-gas-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters looking into potential gas explosion at Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[While details are limited, WRAL News spotted several firefighters around 10:30 p.m. at a home on Yarmouth Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-looking-into-potential-gas-explosion-at-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-looking-into-potential-gas-explosion-at-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters investigating gas explosion at Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters said they believe lightning hit a gas line, causing a leak that was ignited when the homeowners turned the breakers back on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-investigating-gas-explosion-at-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-investigating-gas-explosion-at-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms bring flooding, lightning strikes and downed trees for second straight night in central NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first round of storms rolled through Wake County around 3 p.m., bringing much-needed rain to the county. Around 6 p.m., another round slowly made its way through the viewing area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/storms-bring-flooding-lightning-strikes-and-downed-trees-for-second-straight-night-in-central-nc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/storms-bring-flooding-lightning-strikes-and-downed-trees-for-second-straight-night-in-central-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh's mayor, police chief in support of proposed teen curfew after Fourth of July violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said what happened during Saturday's disorder at Glenwood South was unlike anything he had dealt with to this point in his decades-long career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-mayor-police-chief-in-support-of-proposed-teen-curfew-after-fourth-of-july-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-mayor-police-chief-in-support-of-proposed-teen-curfew-after-fourth-of-july-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police chief says Fourth of July violence was unlike anything he'd seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said what happened during Saturday's disorder at Glenwood South was unlike anything he had dealt with to this point in his decades-long career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-chief-says-fourth-of-july-violence-was-unlike-anything-hed-seen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-chief-says-fourth-of-july-violence-was-unlike-anything-hed-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[250 years, 11 falsehoods: A history of US presidents misleading the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chronological list of presidential falsehoods that had an impact on the United States of America's 250-year history, and its psyche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/250-years-11-falsehoods-a-history-of-us-presidents-misleading-the-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/250-years-11-falsehoods-a-history-of-us-presidents-misleading-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh considers more water restrictions, limits on lawn watering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh City Council approved changes that will allow the city to not only move to Stage 2 water restrictions earlier than previously planned but to also modify the plan as well.The change comes after conservation efforts over the past few months failed to reduce water use enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-more-water-restrictions-limits-on-lawn-watering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-more-water-restrictions-limits-on-lawn-watering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawn watering ban possible. Raleigh Water will ask council to further restrict use during drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Buchan with Raleigh Water said he will ask the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday to approve changes that would allow the city to move to Stage 2 water restrictions -- which would include a ban on in-ground irrigation systems, sprinker and hose use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawn-watering-ban-possible-raleigh-water-will-ask-council-to-further-restrict-use-during-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawn-watering-ban-possible-raleigh-water-will-ask-council-to-further-restrict-use-during-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water rescue teams respond to Raleigh Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water rescue was underway at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-rescue-teams-respond-to-raleigh-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-rescue-teams-respond-to-raleigh-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child in hospital from near drowning at Raleigh Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was pulled from the water at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday. The girl was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-in-hospital-from-near-drowning-at-raleigh-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-in-hospital-from-near-drowning-at-raleigh-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is FEMA?: Residents struggle to get back on their feet one year after Chantal]]></title><description><![CDATA[FEMA has committed more than $11 million to the state for Chantal recovery efforts. Less than half of it has been disbursed so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/where-is-fema-residents-struggle-to-get-back-on-their-feet-one-year-after-chantal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/where-is-fema-residents-struggle-to-get-back-on-their-feet-one-year-after-chantal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davidson College announces free tuition for families earning up to $175,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting in the fall of 2027, Davidson College will offer full costs and tuition-free options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/davidson-college-announces-free-tuition-for-families-earning-up-to-175000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/davidson-college-announces-free-tuition-for-families-earning-up-to-175000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with manslaughter after child's death in fire started by fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 7-year-old boy died Saturday night after an illegal firework was launched through an apartment window in Dunn. On Tuesday, a woman was charged with manslaughter for throwing that firework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-with-manslaughter-after-childs-death-in-fire-started-by-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-with-manslaughter-after-childs-death-in-fire-started-by-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn child died from illegal firework going through apartment window, leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child's death came at the hands of illegal fireworks being launched through a window at a Dunn apartment complex during Fourth of July celebrations, investigators found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dunn-child-died-from-illegal-firework-going-through-apartment-window-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dunn-child-died-from-illegal-firework-going-through-apartment-window-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake couple charged with child abuse; 6-month-old had broken ribs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County couple has been charged after their 6-month-old child was found with broken ribs.Daniel and Lucinda Santamaria, the child's parents, were both charged Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-couple-charged-with-child-abuse-6-month-old-had-broken-ribs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-couple-charged-with-child-abuse-6-month-old-had-broken-ribs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein to sign GOP-proposed NC budget, ushering in lower taxes and raises for state employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is expected to have a new budget in place for the first time in over a year. Raises and bonuses for state workers are retirees should soon hit bank accounts, and new state projects can now get started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-to-sign-gop-proposed-nc-budget-ushering-in-lower-taxes-and-raises-for-state-employees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-to-sign-gop-proposed-nc-budget-ushering-in-lower-taxes-and-raises-for-state-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein signs GOP-proposed NC budget, ushering in lower taxes and raises for state employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina has a new budget in place for the first time in over a year. Raises and bonuses for state workers are retirees should soon hit bank accounts, and new state projects can now get started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-signs-gop-proposed-nc-budget-ushering-in-lower-taxes-and-raises-for-state-employees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-signs-gop-proposed-nc-budget-ushering-in-lower-taxes-and-raises-for-state-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein signs $34B NC budget, ushering in tax cuts and raises for state employees after GOP agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $34 billion plan was authored by Republican legislative leaders who reached a deal last week after months of bickering over tax cuts and capital projects. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein objected to parts of the plan but said state employees can&rsquo;t wait any longer for raises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-signs-34b-nc-budget-ushering-in-tax-cuts-and-raises-for-state-employees-after-gop-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-signs-34b-nc-budget-ushering-in-tax-cuts-and-raises-for-state-employees-after-gop-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July deals for America's 250th birthday, celebrating the biggest sales of the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[July offers plenty of opportunities to save on everything from appliances to outdoor gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/july-deals-for-americas-250th-birthday-celebrating-the-biggest-sales-of-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/july-deals-for-americas-250th-birthday-celebrating-the-biggest-sales-of-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh City Council to meet to discuss curfew and address recent violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon to address recent violence across the city, and the possibility of implementing a curfew for children 17 and younger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-council-to-meet-to-discuss-curfew-and-address-recent-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-council-to-meet-to-discuss-curfew-and-address-recent-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner parents facing felony child abuse charges after 6-month-old has broken ribs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garner parents are facing felony child abuse charges for allegedly causing serious injury to their baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-parents-facing-felony-child-abuse-charges-after-6-month-old-has-broken-ribs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-parents-facing-felony-child-abuse-charges-after-6-month-old-has-broken-ribs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First day for year-round schools: new safety protocols in place for Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year-round students across the state are preparing for their first day of school.In Wake County, around 40,000 students in tracks one, two and three will begin their new school year on Tuesday, July 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-day-for-year-round-schools-new-safety-protocols-in-place-for-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-day-for-year-round-schools-new-safety-protocols-in-place-for-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather caused passengers to sit for hours at RDU Tuesday morning waiting to deplane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many red-eye American Airlines flights were stuck on the taxiway for hours at Raleigh Durham International Airport early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-weather-caused-passengers-to-sit-for-hours-at-rdu-tuesday-morning-waiting-to-deplane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-weather-caused-passengers-to-sit-for-hours-at-rdu-tuesday-morning-waiting-to-deplane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines passengers sat for hours at RDU waiting to deplane Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many red-eye American Airlines flights were stuck on the taxiway for hours at Raleigh Durham International Airport early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-airlines-passengers-sat-for-hours-at-rdu-waiting-to-deplane-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-airlines-passengers-sat-for-hours-at-rdu-waiting-to-deplane-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds lose power as storms knock down powerlines and trees throughout central NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong line of storms began moving through the area around 7 p.m., brining flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings with it, as well as wind gusts up to 60 mph in some places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-lose-power-as-storms-knock-down-powerlines-and-trees-throughout-central-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-lose-power-as-storms-knock-down-powerlines-and-trees-throughout-central-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Ueng: What stayed with me from my 35th Harvard Business School reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-five years after arriving at Harvard Business School as a nervous first-year student, Grace Ueng found herself standing at the front of the classroom leading a very different conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grace-ueng-what-stayed-with-me-from-my-35th-harvard-business-school-reunion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grace-ueng-what-stayed-with-me-from-my-35th-harvard-business-school-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year since Chantal: How emergency teams are adjusting their response plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL Investigates requested documented strengths and weaknesses for the hardest-hit municipalities in Central North Carolina. Emergency management departments seemed to agree that communication, coordination and effective alerts could be better in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-year-since-chantal-how-emergency-teams-are-adjusting-their-response-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-year-since-chantal-how-emergency-teams-are-adjusting-their-response-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heel Traveler: 99-Year-Old Cary pool shark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cary pool shark is 99 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-99-year-old-cary-pool-shark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-99-year-old-cary-pool-shark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opponents warn WakeMed-Atrium merger could raise costs, reduce local control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents urged Wake County commissioners to vote against the deal, citing a Brown University School of Public Health report that says the deal could drive up healthcare costs, impact affordability for low-income patients, and cut local control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/opponents-warn-wakemed-atrium-merger-could-raise-costs-reduce-local-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/opponents-warn-wakemed-atrium-merger-could-raise-costs-reduce-local-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck fire closes I-95 in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound I-95 in Johnston County is closed near Exit 107 in the Kenly area after a truck caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-fire-closes-i-95-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-fire-closes-i-95-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-95 reopens after truck fire in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound I-95 in Johnston County is closed near Exit 107 in the Kenly area after a truck caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-95-reopens-after-truck-fire-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-95-reopens-after-truck-fire-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy dies from Dunn apartment fire on Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy died in an apartment fire in Dunn on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-dies-from-dunn-apartment-fire-on-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-dies-from-dunn-apartment-fire-on-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat sent dozens to Triangle-area emergency departments over July 4th weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local emergency departments saw dozens of heat-related patients over the Fourth of July weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-sent-dozens-to-triangle-area-emergency-departments-over-july-4th-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-sent-dozens-to-triangle-area-emergency-departments-over-july-4th-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh to consider teen curfew after Glenwood South, Brier Creek violence on July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said a youth curfew is under consideration after a weekend where holiday celebrations got out of hand in the Glenwood South and Brier Creek areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-to-consider-teen-curfew-after-glenwood-south-brier-creek-violence-on-july-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-to-consider-teen-curfew-after-glenwood-south-brier-creek-violence-on-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh mayor: Youth curfew possible after July 4th violence at Glenwood South, Brier Creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said a youth curfew is under consideration after a weekend where holiday celebrations got out of hand in the Glenwood South and Brier Creek areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-youth-curfew-possible-after-july-4th-violence-at-glenwood-south-brier-creek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-youth-curfew-possible-after-july-4th-violence-at-glenwood-south-brier-creek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surreal and horrifying': Parents killed in Raleigh crash involving airport shuttle, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people injured in a Saturday crash involving an airport shuttle bus near RDU have died, Raleigh police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/surreal-and-horrifying-parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/surreal-and-horrifying-parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents killed in Raleigh crash involving RDU airport shuttle, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people injured in a Saturday crash involving an airport shuttle bus near RDU have died, Raleigh police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-rdu-airport-shuttle-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-rdu-airport-shuttle-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents killed in Raleigh crash involving airport shuttle, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people injured in a Saturday crash involving an airport shuttle bus near RDU have died, Raleigh police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-killed-in-raleigh-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power outage in Durham impacts at least 8 downtown intersections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A power outage is impacting at least eight major intersections near downtown Durham during the Monday morning commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-outage-in-durham-impacts-at-least-8-downtown-intersections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-outage-in-durham-impacts-at-least-8-downtown-intersections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person used hammer to break into Raleigh vape shop, steal $30,000 worth of THC, store owner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a break-in at a smoke shop on Capital Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-used-hammer-to-break-into-raleigh-vape-shop-steal-30000-worth-of-thc-store-owner-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-used-hammer-to-break-into-raleigh-vape-shop-steal-30000-worth-of-thc-store-owner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person used hammer to break into Raleigh vape shop, steal $30,000 worth of product, store owner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a break-in at a smoke shop on Capital Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-used-hammer-to-break-into-raleigh-vape-shop-steal-30000-worth-of-product-store-owner-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-used-hammer-to-break-into-raleigh-vape-shop-steal-30000-worth-of-product-store-owner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate dies at Moore County Detention Center, SBI investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 60-year-old inmate at the Moore County Detention Center died Sunday morning after being found unresponsive in her cell. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-dies-at-moore-county-detention-center-sbi-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-dies-at-moore-county-detention-center-sbi-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people dead, one hurt in early morning Siler City house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Siler City Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire that left two people dead and one hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-dead-one-hurt-in-early-morning-siler-city-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-dead-one-hurt-in-early-morning-siler-city-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Person found dead inside car in Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[While details were limited, a town spokesperson confirmed that a person was found dead inside a vehicle at a Lowe's Foods parking lot off US Highway 70.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-person-found-dead-inside-car-in-clayton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-person-found-dead-inside-car-in-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief runway closure diverts planes at RDU after 'incident' with small plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial runways at Raleigh-Durham International Airport were closed for a short period of time Sunday afternoon, according to a spokesperson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brief-runway-closure-diverts-planes-at-rdu-after-incident-with-small-plane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brief-runway-closure-diverts-planes-at-rdu-after-incident-with-small-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people shot in Durham on Ellis Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were shot in Durham early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-shot-in-durham-on-ellis-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-shot-in-durham-on-ellis-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large fire starts at Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are posting videos and photos on social media of a massive fire that started at a Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July fireworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-starts-at-lake-gaston-home-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-starts-at-lake-gaston-home-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks spark massive fire at Lake Gaston home, deemed a total loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire at a Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July celebrations was started by improperly discarded fireworks, officials confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fireworks-spark-massive-fire-at-lake-gaston-home-deemed-a-total-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fireworks-spark-massive-fire-at-lake-gaston-home-deemed-a-total-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed in Fayetteville, juvenile injured, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot and killed in Fayetteville early Sunday morning, and a juvenile was injured, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-and-killed-in-fayetteville-juvenile-injured-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-and-killed-in-fayetteville-juvenile-injured-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman shot in Raleigh in parking lot of Speedway on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman were shot Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Speedway gas station on Capital Boulevard, according to Raleigh police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-shot-in-raleigh-in-parking-lot-of-speedway-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-shot-in-raleigh-in-parking-lot-of-speedway-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man &amp; woman shot at Capital Boulevard gas station; police say it was part of a 'teen takeover']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman were shot Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Speedway gas station on Capital Boulevard, according to Raleigh police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-amp-woman-shot-at-capital-boulevard-gas-station-police-say-it-was-part-of-a-teen-takeover/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-amp-woman-shot-at-capital-boulevard-gas-station-police-say-it-was-part-of-a-teen-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at Dunn apartment building during fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn if fireworks started a large fire at a Dunn apartment building Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-breaks-out-at-dunn-apartment-building-during-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-breaks-out-at-dunn-apartment-building-during-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson County fireworks cut short when person injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fireworks show in Wilson County was cut short Saturday night after one person was injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-county-fireworks-cut-short-when-person-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-county-fireworks-cut-short-when-person-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of teens fight in Raleigh: 9 hurt, dozens arrested after massive July 4 'teen takeovers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest warrants reveal details about what happened in Raleigh's Glenwood South on the Fourth of July. Charges against dozens of people relate to fist fights, resisting arrest and other offenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-of-teens-fight-in-raleigh-9-hurt-dozens-arrested-after-massive-july-4-teen-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-of-teens-fight-in-raleigh-9-hurt-dozens-arrested-after-massive-july-4-teen-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police respond to Glenwood South after Fourth of July celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn what caused a large police presence along Glenwood South in Raleigh during Fourth of July celebrations overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-respond-to-glenwood-south-after-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-respond-to-glenwood-south-after-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police presence along Glenwood South after Fourth of July celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a large police presence along Glenwood South in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-presence-along-glenwood-south-after-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-presence-along-glenwood-south-after-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court docs: Dozens arrested at 'massive' scene on Glenwood South during 4th of July festivities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest warrants reveal details about what happened in Raleigh's Glenwood South on the 4th of July. Charges against dozens of people relate to fist fights, resisting arrest and other offenses. Raleigh Police have only said it was a "massive situation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-dozens-arrested-at-massive-scene-on-glenwood-south-during-4th-of-july-festivities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-dozens-arrested-at-massive-scene-on-glenwood-south-during-4th-of-july-festivities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 hurt, dozens arrested after massive 4th of July 'teen takeovers' across Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest warrants reveal details about what happened in Raleigh's Glenwood South on the 4th of July. Charges against dozens of people relate to fist fights, resisting arrest and other offenses. Raleigh Police have only said it was a "massive situation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-hurt-dozens-arrested-after-massive-4th-of-july-teen-takeovers-across-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-hurt-dozens-arrested-after-massive-4th-of-july-teen-takeovers-across-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reported shooting at Brier Creek Shopping Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL spotted several police vehicles in the parking lot of a Target in the Brier Creek Shopping Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reported-shooting-at-brier-creek-shopping-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reported-shooting-at-brier-creek-shopping-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people hurt after 'teen takeover' fight ends in shots fired at Brier Creek 4th of July celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL spotted several police vehicles in the parking lot of a Target in the Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center. According to the Raleigh Police Department, the incident stemmed from a fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-people-hurt-after-teen-takeover-fight-ends-in-shots-fired-at-brier-creek-4th-of-july-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-people-hurt-after-teen-takeover-fight-ends-in-shots-fired-at-brier-creek-4th-of-july-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people hurt after fight between teens leads to shots fired at Brier Creek 4th of July celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL spotted several police vehicles in the parking lot of a Target in the Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center. According to the Raleigh Police Department, the incident stemmed from a fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-people-hurt-after-fight-between-teens-leads-to-shots-fired-at-brier-creek-4th-of-july-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-people-hurt-after-fight-between-teens-leads-to-shots-fired-at-brier-creek-4th-of-july-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmer goes missing on Jordan Lake, Chatham County deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a teenager who was on a boat outing with family encountered trouble in the waters of Jordan Lake while swimming from the boat. An extensive search for the teen began shortly after.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-goes-missing-on-jordan-lake-chatham-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-goes-missing-on-jordan-lake-chatham-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search resumes for teen swimmer who went missing at Jordan Lake during family outing]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a teenager who was on a boat outing with family encountered trouble in the waters of Jordan Lake while swimming from the boat. An extensive search for the teen began shortly after.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-resumes-for-teen-swimmer-who-went-missing-at-jordan-lake-during-family-outing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-resumes-for-teen-swimmer-who-went-missing-at-jordan-lake-during-family-outing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downed utility lines shuts down road in Raleigh; hundreds lose power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy's outage map at one point showed about 1,000 people in the vicinity without power. As of 10:30 p.m., about 300 people are still without power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downed-utility-lines-shuts-down-road-in-raleigh-hundreds-lose-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downed-utility-lines-shuts-down-road-in-raleigh-hundreds-lose-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Man seriously injured in stabbing on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers received reports of a stabbing around 4:40 p.m. in the 4500 block of Capital Boulevard. When they arrived, they found a man who they said sustained life-threatening injuries and had EMS take him to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people, including a child, seriously injured in Glenwood Avenue crash involving airport shuttle]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the crash involved a sedan and a FastPark bus, which are used to shuttle people to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-including-a-child-seriously-injured-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-involving-airport-shuttle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-including-a-child-seriously-injured-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-involving-airport-shuttle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people, including a child, hurt in Glenwood Avenue crash involving airport shuttle]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the crash involved a sedan and a Fast Park shuttle bus, which are used to shuttle people to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-including-a-child-hurt-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-involving-airport-shuttle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-including-a-child-hurt-in-glenwood-avenue-crash-involving-airport-shuttle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down ramp leading to Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue; injuries unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic cameras spotted a large scene on Glenwood Avenue at the ramp leading to I-540 West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-ramp-leading-to-raleighs-glenwood-avenue-injuries-unclear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-ramp-leading-to-raleighs-glenwood-avenue-injuries-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh marks America 250 with 'First in Freedom' parade, events at State Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina celebrated the Fourth of July and the nation's 250th anniversary with a 1.4-mile "First in Freedom" parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday followed by a celebration at the State Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-marks-america-250-with-first-in-freedom-parade-events-at-state-capitol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-marks-america-250-with-first-in-freedom-parade-events-at-state-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh marks America 250 with 'First in Freedom' events at State Capitol, Dix Park fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina celebrated the Fourth of July and the nation's 250th anniversary with a 1.4-mile "First in Freedom" parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday followed by a celebration at the State Capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-marks-america-250-with-first-in-freedom-events-at-state-capitol-dix-park-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-marks-america-250-with-first-in-freedom-events-at-state-capitol-dix-park-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina officer shot at man who pointed firearm, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot at by a Fuquay-Varina police officer late Friday night after he pointed a weapon at the officer, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-officer-shot-at-man-who-pointed-firearm-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-officer-shot-at-man-who-pointed-firearm-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight fire forces Durham family from their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family is without a home Saturday morning after a fire in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overnight-fire-forces-durham-family-from-their-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overnight-fire-forces-durham-family-from-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in Raleigh hospitalized with serious injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man shot in Raleigh early Saturday morning was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-raleigh-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-raleigh-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Playing politics with public safety': Budget makes Wake County prosecutors NC's most understaffed]]></title><description><![CDATA[GOP leaders say the simply forgot to fund more prosecutors in Wake County. Democrats are skeptical of that, pointing to the county's central role in prosecuting political corruption cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/playing-politics-with-public-safety-budget-makes-wake-county-prosecutors-ncs-most-understaffed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/playing-politics-with-public-safety-budget-makes-wake-county-prosecutors-ncs-most-understaffed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews credit GPS technology to respond to calls faster during high-risk holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granville County is the latest jursidiction to utilize a GPS tool to find fires faster, preventing exhaustion among volunteer fire and forestry crews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-crews-credit-gps-technology-to-respond-to-calls-faster-during-high-risk-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-crews-credit-gps-technology-to-respond-to-calls-faster-during-high-risk-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrested in the attic: Man wanted on kidnapping charges found hiding in home]]></title><description><![CDATA[46-year-old Ryan Scott is being held in the Durham County Jail after he was charged with kidnapping and armed robbery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrested-in-the-attic-man-wanted-on-kidnapping-charges-found-hiding-in-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrested-in-the-attic-man-wanted-on-kidnapping-charges-found-hiding-in-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As NC prisons struggle with vacancies, new budget ramps up spending. Will it be enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From staffing to mental health support, Wendell Powell says more needs to be done to better support prison staff and offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-nc-prisons-struggle-with-vacancies-new-budget-ramps-up-spending-will-it-be-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-nc-prisons-struggle-with-vacancies-new-budget-ramps-up-spending-will-it-be-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Burn Center prepares for busiest time of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say Fourth of July admissions to the UNC Burn Center are more than twice as high as on a typical day, with children making up more than one-third of patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-burn-center-prepares-for-busiest-time-of-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-burn-center-prepares-for-busiest-time-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courage push Fourth of July game back an hour due to heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures reaching triple digits on Saturday, the NC Courage have pushed back their scheduled game against the Seattle Reign to 7:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/courage-push-fourth-of-july-game-back-an-hour-due-to-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/courage-push-fourth-of-july-game-back-an-hour-due-to-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodie News: Dave's Hot Chicken coming to Garner, new wine and cocktail bars in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest: A daylight-to-dusk cocktail bar in Raleigh, a new Dave's Hot Chicken in Garner and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-daves-hot-chicken-coming-to-garner-new-wine-and-cocktail-bars-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-daves-hot-chicken-coming-to-garner-new-wine-and-cocktail-bars-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina mother charged in 12-year-old son's death accused of withholding medical care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fuquay-Varina mother has been indicted by a grand jury in the death of her son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-mother-charged-in-12-year-old-sons-death-accused-of-withholding-medical-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-mother-charged-in-12-year-old-sons-death-accused-of-withholding-medical-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored to 400 customers in Durham County after crash damages power pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power was restored to hundreds of customers in Durham County Friday morning after damage to a utility pole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-400-customers-in-durham-county-after-crash-damages-power-pole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-400-customers-in-durham-county-after-crash-damages-power-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[400 customers without power in Durham County after crash damages power pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of customers in Durham County are without power Friday morning after damage to a utility pole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/400-customers-without-power-in-durham-county-after-crash-damages-power-pole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/400-customers-without-power-in-durham-county-after-crash-damages-power-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hit by car, killed in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is dead after being hit by a car overnight in Cumberland County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-by-car-killed-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-by-car-killed-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal cruelty: Cary man charged with stealing, injuring goat found wandering apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cary man is charged with stealing and harming a goat found wandering an apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animal-cruelty-cary-man-charged-with-stealing-injuring-goat-found-wandering-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animal-cruelty-cary-man-charged-with-stealing-injuring-goat-found-wandering-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Topsail Beach officials warn visitors to avoid public beach access ahead of holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are warning holiday visitors to steer clear of Beach Access #3, at the north end of Topsail Island after multiple rescues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-topsail-beach-officials-warn-visitors-to-avoid-public-beach-access-ahead-of-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-topsail-beach-officials-warn-visitors-to-avoid-public-beach-access-ahead-of-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds: Data centers must use generators to preserve power, prevent blackouts during heat wave demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government issued a special emergency order to keep much of the U.S. power grid operating ahead of extreme heat over the holiday weekend, but Duke Energy said it is not worried about meeting demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/feds-data-centers-must-use-generators-to-preserve-power-prevent-blackouts-during-heat-wave-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/feds-data-centers-must-use-generators-to-preserve-power-prevent-blackouts-during-heat-wave-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks and hot temps: Town of Morrisville hosts Red, White &amp; BOOM festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Morrisville is headed into Independence Day weekend strong with an expected record turnout of their annual Red, White, &amp; BOOM event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fireworks-and-hot-temps-town-of-morrisville-hosts-red-white-amp-boom-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fireworks-and-hot-temps-town-of-morrisville-hosts-red-white-amp-boom-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Wayne County children charged after breaking into pool and school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12- and 13-year-old face multiple charges after breaking into a pool and vandalizing a middle school, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-wayne-county-children-charged-after-breaking-into-pool-and-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-wayne-county-children-charged-after-breaking-into-pool-and-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed and dangerous: Man linked to murders in Halifax, Columbus counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Lamont Martin Jr. is wanted on murder charges in both counties. He should be considered armed and dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/armed-and-dangerous-man-linked-to-murders-in-halifax-columbus-counties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/armed-and-dangerous-man-linked-to-murders-in-halifax-columbus-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox tests positive for rabies in Burlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fox tested positive for rabies in Burlington, the Alamance County Health Department says. This is the county's fourth case of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fox-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-burlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fox-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-burlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offer withdrawn: Raleigh says Colorado company no longer interested in buying parking deck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Raleigh on Thursday said an offer to buy the Wilmington Street Station parking deck has been withdrawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/offer-withdrawn-raleigh-says-colorado-company-no-longer-interested-in-buying-parking-deck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/offer-withdrawn-raleigh-says-colorado-company-no-longer-interested-in-buying-parking-deck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary scales back Fourth festivities due to extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gates open at Koka Booth at 6 p.m. for food trucks, misting stations and patriotic readings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-scales-back-fourth-festivities-due-to-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-scales-back-fourth-festivities-due-to-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: 'Feel there is much more to be told' in Sara Graham cold case, as family attorney speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge denied bond for Connie Graham exactly one week after her arrest, who is charged for killing her stepdaughter Sara Graham in 2015 and conspiring with her sons to hide the evidence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-feel-there-is-much-more-to-be-told-in-sara-graham-cold-case-as-family-attorney-speaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-feel-there-is-much-more-to-be-told-in-sara-graham-cold-case-as-family-attorney-speaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange High School counselor charged with indecent liberties with students]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Orange County Schools counselor has been charged with two counts of indecent liberties with students and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-high-school-counselor-charged-with-indecent-liberties-with-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-high-school-counselor-charged-with-indecent-liberties-with-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in jail facing additional charges, accused of dousing someone with gasoline in Iredell County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alleged attack happened at a convivence store in Statesville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-in-jail-facing-additional-charges-accused-of-dousing-someone-with-gasoline-in-iredell-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-in-jail-facing-additional-charges-accused-of-dousing-someone-with-gasoline-in-iredell-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Robeson deputy charged in stepdaughter's disappearance asks for bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Robeson County deputy charged with first-degree murder is asking a judge to set bond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance-asks-for-bond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance-asks-for-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bond request denied for former Robeson deputy charged in stepdaughter's disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Robeson County deputy Connie Graham was denied bond on Thursday. Graham was charged with first-degree murder after investigators made a break in the cold case of her stepdaughter, Sara Graham, who went missing in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bond-request-denied-for-former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bond-request-denied-for-former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bond request dened for former Robeson deputy charged in stepdaughter's disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Robeson County deputy Connie Graham was denied bond on Thursday. Graham was charged with first-degree murder after investigators made a break in the cold case of her stepdaughter, Sara Graham, who went missing in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bond-request-dened-for-former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bond-request-dened-for-former-robeson-deputy-charged-in-stepdaughters-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat: how lifeguards are keeping cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community pools opened on Memorial Day, and lifeguards have been working to keep everyone safe. While pool-goers enjoy the relief of dipping in the pool, lifeguards are taking extra steps to stay cool in the extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dangerous-heat-how-lifeguards-are-keeping-cool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dangerous-heat-how-lifeguards-are-keeping-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat: how lifeguards and swimmers can stay cool at the pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community pools opened on Memorial Day, and lifeguards have been working to keep everyone safe. While pool-goers enjoy the relief of dipping in the pool, lifeguards are taking extra steps to stay cool in the extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dangerous-heat-how-lifeguards-and-swimmers-can-stay-cool-at-the-pool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dangerous-heat-how-lifeguards-and-swimmers-can-stay-cool-at-the-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoDurham bus involved in crash, injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries were reported Thursday morning following a bus crash in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/godurham-bus-involved-in-crash-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/godurham-bus-involved-in-crash-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget Airline offers two new flights out of RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breeze will offer cheap flights from Raleigh to Tallahassee, Flo. and Birmingham, Alabama, starting July 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/budget-airline-offers-two-new-flights-out-of-rdu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/budget-airline-offers-two-new-flights-out-of-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer crash shuts down part of I-85 near Guess Road in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash shut down multiple lanes on a busy stretch of Interstate 85 in Durham early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-85-near-guess-road-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crash-shuts-down-part-of-i-85-near-guess-road-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-85 reopens after tractor-trailer crash near Guess Road in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash shut down multiple lanes on a busy stretch of Interstate 85 in Durham early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-85-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-crash-near-guess-road-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-85-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-crash-near-guess-road-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data center pause raises larger questions about who benefits from AI infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centers use local land, power, water and public resources, but the economic value they create often benefits companies and customers far beyond the host community. Smart communities would ensure they reap the benefits of the data economy, not just serve as hosts for infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/data-center-pause-raises-larger-questions-about-who-benefits-from-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/data-center-pause-raises-larger-questions-about-who-benefits-from-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested after Wake County stabbing, 1 person seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged a man after he was involved in a stabbing on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-arrested-after-wake-county-stabbing-1-person-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-arrested-after-wake-county-stabbing-1-person-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's deputies respond to stabbing in southern Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a stabbing today in southern Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-deputies-respond-to-stabbing-in-southern-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-deputies-respond-to-stabbing-in-southern-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after stabbing near Wendell, one person seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged a man after he was involved in a stabbing on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-near-wendell-one-person-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-near-wendell-one-person-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA match leads to arrest in 2020 Fayetteville murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police charged a man in relation to a 2020 murder investigation, police said. Justice Robert Sampson is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Nena Mollison, Fayetteville police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-match-leads-to-arrest-in-2020-fayetteville-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-match-leads-to-arrest-in-2020-fayetteville-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAS marks 50 years as technology leader based in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAS marked its 50th anniversary Tuesday, five decades in which the company grew from a North Carolina academic research project into one of the world&rsquo;s leading data and artificial intelligence companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sas-marks-50-years-as-technology-leader-based-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sas-marks-50-years-as-technology-leader-based-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andia's Ice Cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Triangle ice cream shop is listed among the best in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/andias-ice-cream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/andias-ice-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only on WRAL: Durham Fire Department cracks down on illegal fireworks during Fourth of July holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspections are underway at roadside stands and pop-up tents to make sure your celebrations don't go up in flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/only-on-wral-durham-fire-department-cracks-down-on-illegal-fireworks-during-fourth-of-july-holiday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/only-on-wral-durham-fire-department-cracks-down-on-illegal-fireworks-during-fourth-of-july-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Durham Fire Department cracks down on illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspections are underway at roadside stands and pop-up tents to make sure your celebrations don't go up in flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/exclusive-durham-fire-department-cracks-down-on-illegal-fireworks-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-holiday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/exclusive-durham-fire-department-cracks-down-on-illegal-fireworks-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers cleanup trash exposed by drought at Falls Lake ahead of Fourth of July weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower water levels at Falls Lake have exposed trash normally hidden beneath the surface, prompting volunteers to organize a community cleanup before the holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/volunteers-cleanup-trash-exposed-by-drought-at-falls-lake-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/volunteers-cleanup-trash-exposed-by-drought-at-falls-lake-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers clean up trash exposed by drought at Falls Lake ahead of Fourth of July weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower water levels at Falls Lake have exposed trash normally hidden beneath the surface, prompting volunteers to organize a community cleanup before the holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/volunteers-clean-up-trash-exposed-by-drought-at-falls-lake-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/volunteers-clean-up-trash-exposed-by-drought-at-falls-lake-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Fourth of July celebrations will continue despite high temperatures, drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fences are going up at Dix Park as crews prepare for Raleigh&rsquo;s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. Officials said Wednesday that the show will go on despite high temperatures and ongoing drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-fourth-of-july-celebrations-will-continue-despite-high-temperatures-drought/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-fourth-of-july-celebrations-will-continue-despite-high-temperatures-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Fear Valley Health cuts nearly 200 positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Fear Valley Health is eliminating approximately 200 positions as it faces declining federal reimbursements and rising healthcare costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cape-fear-valley-health-cuts-nearly-200-positions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cape-fear-valley-health-cuts-nearly-200-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado-based company offers $15 million for downtown Raleigh parking deck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company out of Denver is offering more than $15 million to purchase the Wilmington Street Station parking deck in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/colorado-based-company-offers-15-million-for-downtown-raleigh-parking-deck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/colorado-based-company-offers-15-million-for-downtown-raleigh-parking-deck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company building automated garage in Raleigh in 'advanced' talks for driverless projects elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the technology company bringing an automated parking deck to North Carolina's Capital City is expanding its involvement with driverless car companies, saying they're targeting garages specifically for autonomous vehicles in three cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/company-building-automated-garage-in-raleigh-in-advanced-talks-for-driverless-projects-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/company-building-automated-garage-in-raleigh-in-advanced-talks-for-driverless-projects-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane, truck crash at RDU delays dozens of flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh-Durham International Airport reopened its airfield after a collision between a box truck and a small plane on Wednesday afternoon. More than a dozen flights were diverted or delayed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-truck-crash-at-rdu-delays-dozens-of-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-truck-crash-at-rdu-delays-dozens-of-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU delays dozens of flights due to a crash involving a box truck and small plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh-Durham International Airport reopened its airfield after a collision between a box truck and a small plane on Wednesday afternoon. More than a dozen flights were diverted or delayed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-delays-dozens-of-flights-due-to-a-crash-involving-a-box-truck-and-small-plane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-delays-dozens-of-flights-due-to-a-crash-involving-a-box-truck-and-small-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU Airport shut down]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unspecified incident has shut down Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-airport-shut-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-airport-shut-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU Airport reopens airfield after small plane, truck crash on taxiway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh-Durham International Airport reopened its airfield after a collision between a box truck and a small plane on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-airport-reopens-airfield-after-small-plane-truck-crash-on-taxiway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-airport-reopens-airfield-after-small-plane-truck-crash-on-taxiway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police looking for man after stabbing in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a man was stabbed on Old Mill Farm Drive near Wendell on Wednesday morning. The circumstances around what happened are unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-looking-for-man-after-stabbing-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-looking-for-man-after-stabbing-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed near Wendell, 1 in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was arrested after a man was stabbed Wednesday morning on Old Mill Farm Drive near Wendell. Investigators gathered at a home in response to the stabbing. Evidence markers were seen on the front porch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-near-wendell-1-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-near-wendell-1-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 arrested after stabbing along private road near Wendell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was arrested after a man was stabbed Wednesday morning on Old Mill Farm Drive near Wendell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-arrested-after-stabbing-along-private-road-near-wendell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-arrested-after-stabbing-along-private-road-near-wendell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USPS worker killed in western NC while delivering mail; man charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[USPS rural letter carrier Brandi Reynolds was found dead on Montieth Acres Road in Hays, a small town in Wilkes County. William Craig Durham was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/usps-worker-killed-in-western-nc-while-delivering-mail-man-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/usps-worker-killed-in-western-nc-while-delivering-mail-man-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USPS worker killed in in western NC while delivering mail; man charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[USPS rural letter carrier Brandi Reynolds was found dead on Monteith Acres Road in Hays, a small town in Wilkes County. William Craig Durham was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/usps-worker-killed-in-in-western-nc-while-delivering-mail-man-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/usps-worker-killed-in-in-western-nc-while-delivering-mail-man-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequently asked questions about retinoids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to use the same products that a dermatologist uses on their skin? Consider a retinoid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/frequently-asked-questions-about-retinoids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/frequently-asked-questions-about-retinoids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands lose power in Durham after tree falls on power line]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25,000 people were without power Wednesday morning in Durham after reports of a blown transformer. At 5 a.m., the outage was down to 7,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-lose-power-in-durham-after-tree-falls-on-power-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-lose-power-in-durham-after-tree-falls-on-power-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 25,000 without power in Durham after tree falls on power line]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25,000 people are without power Wednesday morning in Durham after reports of a blown transformer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25000-without-power-in-durham-after-tree-falls-on-power-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25000-without-power-in-durham-after-tree-falls-on-power-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large tree falls on power lines, causing thousands to lose power in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large tree fell across multiple powerlines early Wednesday morning, knocking out power to more than 25,000 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-tree-falls-on-power-lines-causing-thousands-to-lose-power-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-tree-falls-on-power-lines-causing-thousands-to-lose-power-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page sues Berger’s son, alleging retaliation over GOP primary challenge against top lawmaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page alleges in federal court that Kevin Berger abused his elected position on the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners to orchestrate an effort to harm Page&rsquo;s campaign against the commissioner&rsquo;s father. Page is also suing the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/page-sues-bergers-son-alleging-retaliation-over-gop-primary-challenge-against-top-lawmaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/page-sues-bergers-son-alleging-retaliation-over-gop-primary-challenge-against-top-lawmaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a dozen cars targeted in two Wake County car break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary and Morrisville police are investigating two seperate incidents on Monday where 19 total cars were broken into.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-a-dozen-cars-targeted-in-two-wake-county-car-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-a-dozen-cars-targeted-in-two-wake-county-car-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into GoRaleigh bus; police say three people hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was cited after they pulled out on a GoRaleigh bus, causing the two vehicles to collide, Raleigh police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-goraleigh-bus-police-say-three-people-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-goraleigh-bus-police-say-three-people-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft hosts meeting on future Person County data center amid AI tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company hosted a meeting with neighbors in Person County on Tuesday. County residents were asked to share their concerns and questions about the planned Microsoft Mega Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/microsoft-hosts-meeting-on-future-person-county-data-center-amid-ai-tensions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/microsoft-hosts-meeting-on-future-person-county-data-center-amid-ai-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy expects increase in power usage but doesn't expect disruptions during heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy says it&rsquo;s prepared for this week&rsquo;s heat wave but warns customers could see higher bills if they don&rsquo;t make changes to reduce energy use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-expects-increase-in-power-usage-but-doesnt-expect-disruptions-during-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-expects-increase-in-power-usage-but-doesnt-expect-disruptions-during-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparkler fire nearly killed Raleigh woman. Now, her story is helping warn others before July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group gathered in Cary for the premiere of a documentary detailing the story of a woman whose life changed forever because of a sparkler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sparkler-fire-nearly-killed-raleigh-woman-now-her-story-is-helping-warn-others-before-july-4/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sparkler-fire-nearly-killed-raleigh-woman-now-her-story-is-helping-warn-others-before-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies release photos of person wanted for questioning in Cumberland County homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County deputies seek information in April homicide investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-release-photos-of-person-wanted-for-questioning-in-cumberland-county-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-release-photos-of-person-wanted-for-questioning-in-cumberland-county-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina leaders brainstorm the future of emergency communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[State and local leaders met to discuss the role communication plays in keeping people safe during a natural disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-leaders-brainstorm-the-future-of-emergency-communication/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-leaders-brainstorm-the-future-of-emergency-communication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex bookstore facing 64% rent hike to close, other shops face uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perfect storm of challenges in downtown Apex has business owners considering closing. Their landlords are raising rent, passing on an increase in new city taxes and rising insurance rates. An ongoing downtown construction project causing sales losses is expected to extend through next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-bookstore-facing-64-rent-hike-to-close-other-shops-face-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-bookstore-facing-64-rent-hike-to-close-other-shops-face-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein creates bipartisan commission to address rising North Carolina health care costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday creating a bipartisan commission to recommend ways to lower health care costs, improve transparency and expand access to care across North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-creates-bipartisan-commission-to-address-rising-north-carolina-health-care-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-creates-bipartisan-commission-to-address-rising-north-carolina-health-care-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Lake water supply unchanged, 1 user fined for water use as drought wears on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water supply at Falls Lake remained unchanged this week, despite the rainfall the area received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-water-supply-unchanged-1-user-fined-for-water-use-as-drought-wears-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/falls-lake-water-supply-unchanged-1-user-fined-for-water-use-as-drought-wears-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too hot! Here's how to stay safe, stay cool as temperatures reach near 100 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service offers these tips to keep healthy during extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/too-hot-heres-how-to-stay-safe-stay-cool-as-temperatures-reach-near-100-degrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/too-hot-heres-how-to-stay-safe-stay-cool-as-temperatures-reach-near-100-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary hosts Save-A-Life event; highlighting the importance of sparkler safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a busy holiday weekend ahead, fire and medical personnel are bringing attention to an often overlooked safety concern: sparklers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-hosts-save-a-life-event-highlighting-the-importance-of-sparkler-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-hosts-save-a-life-event-highlighting-the-importance-of-sparkler-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee State of the Tribe Address will be held Tuesday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will host a State of the Tribe address on Tuesday. This is the first address since the tribe acheived full federal recognition in late 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-state-of-the-tribe-address-will-be-held-tuesday-evening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-state-of-the-tribe-address-will-be-held-tuesday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County Sheriff's Office sends K9 deputy to Venezuela for aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nash County sends K9 to Venezuela.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-sends-k9-deputy-to-venezuela-for-aid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-sends-k9-deputy-to-venezuela-for-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction crews prepare to stay safe in extreme temps ahead of July Fourth holiday heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have to work outside in the heat -- be sure to take breaks in the shade or air conditioning, hydrate with water and drinks including electrolytes, and take time to rest and recover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/construction-crews-prepare-to-stay-safe-in-extreme-temps-ahead-of-july-fourth-holiday-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/construction-crews-prepare-to-stay-safe-in-extreme-temps-ahead-of-july-fourth-holiday-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in High Point: flamethrowers, crossbows, more than 500 rounds of ammo found in truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Triad man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in a church parking lot while holding a gun and wearing body armor said the High Point Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-high-point-flamethrowers-crossbows-more-than-500-rounds-of-ammo-found-in-truck/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-high-point-flamethrowers-crossbows-more-than-500-rounds-of-ammo-found-in-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic dispute ends with shots fired near west Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they are looking for a man who fired several gunshots after an argument near a Raleigh apartment early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/domestic-dispute-ends-with-shots-fired-near-west-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/domestic-dispute-ends-with-shots-fired-near-west-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina is hot, dry, and about to have fireworks everywhere. Why isn’t there a burn ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, it&rsquo;s unmissable. North Carolina, and especially the Triangle, are both very hot, and very dry. Fireworks stands are popping up, just in time for the Fourth of July. So why isn&rsquo;t the state under a burn ban?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-is-hot-dry-and-about-to-have-fireworks-everywhere-why-isnt-there-a-burn-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-is-hot-dry-and-about-to-have-fireworks-everywhere-why-isnt-there-a-burn-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina is hot, dry, and about have fireworks everywhere. Why isn’t there a burn ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, it&rsquo;s unmissable. North Carolina, and especially the Triangle, are both very hot, and very dry. Fireworks stands are popping up, just in time for the Fourth of July. So why isn&rsquo;t the state under a burn ban?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-is-hot-dry-and-about-have-fireworks-everywhere-why-isnt-there-a-burn-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-is-hot-dry-and-about-have-fireworks-everywhere-why-isnt-there-a-burn-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death by distribtion trial begins for man accused of selling fentanyl before Carrboro man's overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremiah Hargrove is one of seven people to ever be charged with death by distribution in Orange County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/death-by-distribtion-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-before-carrboro-mans-overdose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/death-by-distribtion-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-before-carrboro-mans-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters looking into explosion at Durham building, no one injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm around 5 p.m. in the 2600 block of Weck Drive. While on their way, they received information about a possible explosion at the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-looking-into-explosion-at-durham-building-no-one-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-looking-into-explosion-at-durham-building-no-one-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heel Traveler: Discus Launch Gliders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airplane hobbyists fly the skies without leaving the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-discus-launch-gliders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-traveler-discus-launch-gliders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Pedestrian killed in Atlantic Avenue crash in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian is dead after they were hit by a car on Monday in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-pedestrian-killed-in-atlantic-avenue-crash-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-pedestrian-killed-in-atlantic-avenue-crash-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial for Durham man charged with murder moves forward, jury selection underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a Durham man charged with murder is moving forward. Darrius Tyson is charged with the 2022 death of Shawn Burton.&nbsp;Burton's body has never been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trial-for-durham-man-charged-with-murder-moves-forward-jury-selection-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trial-for-durham-man-charged-with-murder-moves-forward-jury-selection-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even without a body, Durham murder trial moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a Durham man charged with murder is moving forward. Darrius Tyson is charged with the 2022 death of Shawn Burton.&nbsp;Burton's body has never been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/even-without-a-body-durham-murder-trial-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/even-without-a-body-durham-murder-trial-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man charged after hitting two on shoulder of I-87]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he lost control of his car on Interstate 87 and struck two people who were outside their vehicles, killing one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-charged-after-hitting-two-on-shoulder-of-i-87/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-charged-after-hitting-two-on-shoulder-of-i-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland County opens cooling centers amid extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to reach triple digits this week, Cumberland County has opened cooling centers to help residents escape the dangerous heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-opens-cooling-centers-amid-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-opens-cooling-centers-amid-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosive-detection K-9 teams keep holiday travelers safe at RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Security Administration is expecting at least 133,000 travelers during the Fourth of July travel period at RDU. One of the ways they keep people safe: Explosive-detection K-9s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/explosive-detection-k-9-teams-keep-holiday-travelers-safe-at-rdu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/explosive-detection-k-9-teams-keep-holiday-travelers-safe-at-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communication key to supporting older adults' mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter your age, mental health is important to talk about as part of a healthy lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/communication-key-to-supporting-older-adults-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/communication-key-to-supporting-older-adults-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old arrested in Wilson teen's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wilson Police Department said a 17-year-old has been arrested in the death of a 16-year-old on Spruce Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-arrested-in-wilson-teens-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-arrested-in-wilson-teens-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail ends, 2 detention officers safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates were moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-takeover-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail-ends-2-detention-officers-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-takeover-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail-ends-2-detention-officers-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detention officers safely released safe after hostage situation at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin County and Bertie County officials said the officers are safe and no longer inside the jail after an "incident" inside the jail early Monday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/detention-officers-safely-released-safe-after-hostage-situation-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/detention-officers-safely-released-safe-after-hostage-situation-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detention officers safely released after inmates take control of Bertie-Martin Regional Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the SBI, a total of 88 inmates and three guards were inside the facility when inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility, prompting a large response from multiple surrounding agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/detention-officers-safely-released-after-inmates-take-control-of-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/detention-officers-safely-released-after-inmates-take-control-of-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertie-Martin jail takeover ends; family of inmates target by scammers, Martin Co. deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates were moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-family-of-inmates-target-by-scammers-martin-co-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-family-of-inmates-target-by-scammers-martin-co-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertie-Martin jail takeover ends; 2 detention officers safe after being taken hostage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates were moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-2-detention-officers-safe-after-being-taken-hostage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-2-detention-officers-safe-after-being-taken-hostage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertie-Martin jail takeover ends; 2 detention officers safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates were moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-2-detention-officers-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bertie-martin-jail-takeover-ends-2-detention-officers-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities work to regain control after inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two detention officers are safe and 80 inmates moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina Monday after inmates overpowered staff and seized control of the facility overnight, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-work-to-regain-control-after-inmate-takeover-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-work-to-regain-control-after-inmate-takeover-at-bertie-martin-regional-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third-generation owner of Raleigh's oldest resturant dies at 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Dombalis, third-generation owner of The Mecca, died on June 18. He was 68 years old.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/third-generation-owner-of-raleighs-oldest-resturant-dies-at-68/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/third-generation-owner-of-raleighs-oldest-resturant-dies-at-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices expected to be the second-highest ever at the pump for Fourth of July holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year is projected to be the busiest travel period for the Fourth of July in history, according to AAA. Travelers will definitely be feeling it at the gas pump or ticket counter as fuel prices remain elevated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-expected-to-be-the-second-highest-ever-at-the-pump-for-fourth-of-july-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-expected-to-be-the-second-highest-ever-at-the-pump-for-fourth-of-july-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend best bets: July 4 fireworks, outdoor movies and fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of July features Independence Day celebrations, festivals, movies in the park and so much more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/weekend-best-bets-july-4-fireworks-outdoor-movies-and-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/weekend-best-bets-july-4-fireworks-outdoor-movies-and-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman stabbed to death Sunday night in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville Police are investigating the murder of a woman who was stabbed near Lansdowne Road on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-stabbed-to-death-sunday-night-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-stabbed-to-death-sunday-night-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Plane involved in May crash near Knightdale experienced engine trouble before crashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is learning more about a May plane crash near Knightdale after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary findings of the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-plane-involved-in-may-crash-near-knightdale-experienced-engine-trouble-before-crashing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-plane-involved-in-may-crash-near-knightdale-experienced-engine-trouble-before-crashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Man performing flight for prospective student before crashing into trailer in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is learning more about a May plane crash near Knightdale after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary findings of the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-man-performing-flight-for-prospective-student-before-crashing-into-trailer-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-man-performing-flight-for-prospective-student-before-crashing-into-trailer-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We just want justice': Family prepares for trial for deadly 2025 shooting on I-40]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial against a man accused of killing another man while the victim was driving to work in a 2025 shooting on I-40 is expected to begin this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-just-want-justice-family-prepares-for-trial-for-deadly-2025-shooting-on-i-40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-just-want-justice-family-prepares-for-trial-for-deadly-2025-shooting-on-i-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial for suspect in deadly 2025 shooting on I-40 expected to begin on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial against a man accused of killing another man while the victim was driving to work in a 2025 shooting on I-40 is expected to begin this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trial-for-suspect-in-deadly-2025-shooting-on-i-40-expected-to-begin-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trial-for-suspect-in-deadly-2025-shooting-on-i-40-expected-to-begin-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youngsville woman bitten by copperhead while taking out trash shares warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snakes serve as both predator and prey, helping control rodents and pests while also posing a risk for dangerous encounters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/youngsville-woman-bitten-by-copperhead-while-taking-out-trash-shares-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/youngsville-woman-bitten-by-copperhead-while-taking-out-trash-shares-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in Durham's Hope Valley neighborhood Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot Sunday morning just before 6:00 a.m. in the 700 block of Brighton Road, in the Hope Valley neighborhood in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-durhams-hope-valley-neighborhood-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-durhams-hope-valley-neighborhood-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80+ events happening in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's 250th birthday celebration will be huge, but here are other events happening around the Triangle this July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/80-events-happening-in-july/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/80-events-happening-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett Co. deputies: Woman arrested, charged with killing another woman in Broadway]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies received reports that someone had been stabbed around 9:01 a.m. on May 26 at a home on Dunrovin Lane in Broadway. When they arrived, they found Victoria Young with multiple stab wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-co-deputies-woman-arrested-charged-with-killing-another-woman-in-broadway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-co-deputies-woman-arrested-charged-with-killing-another-woman-in-broadway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Driver killed in crash on Arco Corporate Drive in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Raleigh police officers, the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. on Arco Corporate Drive near Macaw Street. Police said the driver, 18-year-old Abraham Karim Manrique Ponce, was speeding and hit two trees as he exited the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-driver-killed-in-crash-on-arco-corporate-drive-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-driver-killed-in-crash-on-arco-corporate-drive-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree falls onto SUV's windshield as storms moved through Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to authorities, a large tree fell onto a driver's windshield as they were driving on Buffalo Road. The driver was taken to the hospital, but the severity of their injuries is unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-falls-onto-suvs-windshield-as-storms-moved-through-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-falls-onto-suvs-windshield-as-storms-moved-through-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick County could become home to the first U.S. deep-sea minerals plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a report from WECT in Wilmington, American seabed minerals company Glomar Minerals and Australian firm Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announced June 15 that they had selected Brunswick County, along with two other sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-could-become-home-to-the-first-us-deep-sea-minerals-plant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-could-become-home-to-the-first-us-deep-sea-minerals-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Fire Marshal warns of dangers associated with fireworks and drought during Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, fireworks cause thousands of injuries nationwide, often occurring during at-home celebrations with family and friends. Burns to the hands, face, and eyes are among the most common injuries treated in emergency rooms during the Independence Day holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-fire-marshal-warns-of-dangers-associated-with-fireworks-and-drought-during-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-fire-marshal-warns-of-dangers-associated-with-fireworks-and-drought-during-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 800 without power near Louisburg, Duke Energy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 800 customers in Louisburg are without power after an outage reported Saturday afternoon, with crews working to assess the damage and restore service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-800-without-power-near-louisburg-duke-energy-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-800-without-power-near-louisburg-duke-energy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina biochemist Mary-Dell Chilton dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton, a pioneering North Carolina plant biochemist, whose discoveries shaped plant genetics research, has died at 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-biochemist-mary-dell-chilton-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-biochemist-mary-dell-chilton-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people injured in crash on S. Saunders Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash on South Saunders St in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-injured-in-crash-on-s-saunders-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-injured-in-crash-on-s-saunders-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash on South Saunders Street in Raleigh, Southbound lanes closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash on South Saunders, southbound lanes are closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh-southbound-lanes-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-south-saunders-street-in-raleigh-southbound-lanes-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert issued for missing New Bern teenager with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Bern Police Department issued an Amber Alert on Saturday at 8:28 a.m. for 15-year-old Isaiah Kavon Owens.&nbsp;Owens is a 15-year-old Black male. He has black hair and brown eyes and is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-new-bern-teenager-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-new-bern-teenager-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert for Craven County missing teen cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about Amber Alert for Craven County missing teen cancelled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-for-craven-county-missing-teen-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-for-craven-county-missing-teen-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Martin Street in Raleigh closed due to fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person died in a crash Saturday morning in Raleigh around 3:30 a.m.W. Martin Street between Harrington and Dawson Street are closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/west-martin-street-in-raleigh-closed-due-to-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/west-martin-street-in-raleigh-closed-due-to-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate fatal crash on W. Martin Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person died in a crash Saturday morning in Raleigh around 3:30 a.m.All roads are reopened as of 7:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-fatal-crash-on-w-martin-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-fatal-crash-on-w-martin-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in crash on West Martin Street in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person died in a crash Saturday morning in Raleigh around 3:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-crash-on-west-martin-street-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-crash-on-west-martin-street-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with child abuse after 2-year-old left with spinal fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garner police arrested a man accused of child abuse after a 2-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-child-abuse-after-2-year-old-left-with-spinal-fracture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-child-abuse-after-2-year-old-left-with-spinal-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records: Mother of NC cold case victim petitioned court months before death declaration, arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documents, filed months before Sara Graham was officially declared deceased by authorities, provide better insight into a more than decade long investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/records-mother-of-nc-cold-case-victim-petitioned-court-months-before-death-declaration-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/records-mother-of-nc-cold-case-victim-petitioned-court-months-before-death-declaration-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing man's body found in Goldsboro neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert William Shook was found dead in a Goldsboro neighborhood. His body was sent to the state medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-mans-body-found-in-goldsboro-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-mans-body-found-in-goldsboro-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle braces for dangerous heat as temperatures could hit 103]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat wave expected next week in North Carolina could bring significant health risks to the Triangle and those who spend their day outside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-braces-for-dangerous-heat-as-temperatures-could-hit-103/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-braces-for-dangerous-heat-as-temperatures-could-hit-103/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle braces for dangerous heat ahead of July 4 weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat wave expected next week in North Carolina could bring significant health risks to the Triangle and those who spend their day outside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-braces-for-dangerous-heat-ahead-of-july-4-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-braces-for-dangerous-heat-ahead-of-july-4-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed bugs to close Durham DMV driver's license office for weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to NCDMV, the office located on South Miami Boulevard will be closed until Monday, July 13. NCDMV told WRAL News in a release that the closure is necessary for pest control and facility maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-to-close-durham-dmv-drivers-license-office-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-to-close-durham-dmv-drivers-license-office-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says the 'typical' 401k has increased $30K since he returned to office]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a June 23 speech at a Mack truck plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump said, "The typical 401(k), as you know, is up almost $30,000 in &hellip; 13 months."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-typical-401k-has-increased-30k-since-he-returned-to-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-typical-401k-has-increased-30k-since-he-returned-to-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC works with consultants to create ‘place vision’ for Carolina North expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC's major Carolina North development continues to move forward. As the project enters its first phase of<br />
development, the university has hired consultants to create a "place vision," which they describe as a "North Star" for the project.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-works-with-consultants-to-create-place-vision-for-carolina-north-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-works-with-consultants-to-create-place-vision-for-carolina-north-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The growing movement to end balloon releases in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balloon releases may seem harmless, but environmental advocates say they can threaten wildlife, pollute waterways and even cause power outages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-growing-movement-to-end-balloon-releases-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-growing-movement-to-end-balloon-releases-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes lanes near RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are repairing an emergency water main break on Airport Boulevard at Sorrel Grove Church Road near RDU, according to the Town of Cary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-lanes-near-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-lanes-near-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh couple spends 40th wedding anniversary in hospital after being hit by driver of stolen truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathy and Bob Phillips are spending their 40th wedding anniversary weekend in the hospital after they were seriously hurt by a reckless driver in the midst of an alleged crime spree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-couple-spends-40th-wedding-anniversary-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-driver-of-stolen-truck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-couple-spends-40th-wedding-anniversary-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-driver-of-stolen-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen man accused of threatening child, group of women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said Thomas Ringer took a photo of himself holding a weapon, pointing it towards a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aberdeen-man-accused-of-threatening-child-group-of-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aberdeen-man-accused-of-threatening-child-group-of-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man walks across U.S. to raise suicide awareness - day 939 in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Florida man has been walking since January 2022 to raise awareness about mental health and honor those who have died by suicide and addiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-walks-across-us-to-raise-suicide-awareness-day-939-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-walks-across-us-to-raise-suicide-awareness-day-939-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boone enters Stage 2 water restrictions amid severe drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules are some of the strictest water restrictions in the region due to the ongoing drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boone-enters-stage-2-water-restrictions-amid-severe-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boone-enters-stage-2-water-restrictions-amid-severe-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: How intense will the heat be ahead of the 4th of July?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highs will already be hotter this weekend, but this is just a taste of some the heat we'll experience over the next week. The heat risk could become extreme ahead of the 4th of July. Let's break down the pattern that will bring the heat and our forecast heat risk into next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-how-intense-will-the-heat-be-ahead-of-the-4th-of-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-how-intense-will-the-heat-be-ahead-of-the-4th-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two firefighers hurt while responding to fire at Garner home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two firefighters were injured while responding to a house fire in Garner on Old Cascade Drive, around 6:15 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-firefighers-hurt-while-responding-to-fire-at-garner-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-firefighers-hurt-while-responding-to-fire-at-garner-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Draft starts Friday with Stanley Cup-champion Hurricanes holding No. 31 overall pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes have four draft picks, including No. 31 overall in the first round. The Hurricanes have traded out of the first round in each of the last two drafts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nhl-draft-starts-friday-with-stanley-cup-champion-hurricanes-holding-no-31-overall-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nhl-draft-starts-friday-with-stanley-cup-champion-hurricanes-holding-no-31-overall-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL draft begins Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes have four draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nhl-draft-begins-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nhl-draft-begins-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes look to begin push to another Cup as NHL draft begins tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes have four draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-look-to-begin-push-to-another-cup-as-nhl-draft-begins-tonight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-look-to-begin-push-to-another-cup-as-nhl-draft-begins-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 6 million travelers expected to fly Fourth of July weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[RDU airport prepares for a busy travel weekend ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-6-million-travelers-expected-to-fly-fourth-of-july-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-6-million-travelers-expected-to-fly-fourth-of-july-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA predicts a record number of travelers for Fourth of July travel period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 6 million travelers are expected to fly during the Fourth of July travel period, according to AAA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aaa-predicts-a-record-number-of-travelers-for-fourth-of-july-travel-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aaa-predicts-a-record-number-of-travelers-for-fourth-of-july-travel-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As AI demand rises, North Carolina considers new electricity rules for data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[State leaders are weighing new electricity rules for data centers as AI fuels record power demand and concerns grow over who should pay for grid upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-ai-demand-rises-north-carolina-considers-new-electricity-rules-for-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-ai-demand-rises-north-carolina-considers-new-electricity-rules-for-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth of July celebrations take on different tone with drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[For several area cities, fireworks shows remain on schedule, though communities are continuing to monitor weather and fire risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fourth-of-july-celebrations-take-on-different-tone-with-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fourth-of-july-celebrations-take-on-different-tone-with-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Is the U.S. paying $300 billion to rebuild Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the U.S. is "sending" $300 billion to Iran. President Donald Trump says there's no "payment to" Iran. Here's what we know about the nations' memorandum of understanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-is-the-us-paying-300-billion-to-rebuild-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-is-the-us-paying-300-billion-to-rebuild-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free parking at risk with Raleigh considering sale of downtown parking deck near Marbles Kids Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Raleigh received an offer for the Wilmington Street Station parking deck. Benefits like free parking could be in jeopardy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-parking-at-risk-with-raleigh-considering-sale-of-downtown-parking-deck-near-marbles-kids-museum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-parking-at-risk-with-raleigh-considering-sale-of-downtown-parking-deck-near-marbles-kids-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who set Danville city councilman on fire sentenced to at least 40 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who admitted to setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire was sentenced to decades in prison for attempted first-degree murder and malicious wounding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-who-set-danville-city-councilman-on-fire-sentenced-to-at-least-40-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-who-set-danville-city-councilman-on-fire-sentenced-to-at-least-40-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who set Danville city councilman on fire sentenced to 40 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who admitted to setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire will serve decades in prison for attempted first-degree murder and malicious wounding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-who-set-danville-city-councilman-on-fire-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-who-set-danville-city-councilman-on-fire-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepmother charged with murder in connection to 2015 Robeson County cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connie Graham is charged with felony conspiracy and first-degree murder in connection with her stepdaughter Sara Graham's 2015 disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-charged-with-murder-in-connection-to-2015-robeson-county-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-charged-with-murder-in-connection-to-2015-robeson-county-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepmother charged with murder in 2015 Robeson County cold case, sons accused of destroying evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connie Graham is charged with felony conspiracy and first-degree murder in connection with her stepdaughter Sara Graham's 2015 disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-charged-with-murder-in-2015-robeson-county-cold-case-sons-accused-of-destroying-evidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-charged-with-murder-in-2015-robeson-county-cold-case-sons-accused-of-destroying-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in 2015 Robeson County woman's dissappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Graham, who went missing in 2015 in Robeson County. was legally declared dead on June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrest-made-in-2015-robeson-county-womans-dissappearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrest-made-in-2015-robeson-county-womans-dissappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes will play in Greensboro for first time since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hurricanes announced a trip to Greensboro and First Horizon Coliseum as part of the team's preseason slate for 2026. The defending Stanley Cup champs last played in Greensboro in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hurricanes-will-play-in-greensboro-for-first-time-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hurricanes-will-play-in-greensboro-for-first-time-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver crashes stolen SUV before stealing witness' truck and crashing again in Raleigh, SHP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers say a driver crashed a stolen vehicle into another car at Ten-Ten Road and Old Stage Road during the Thursday morning commute before jumping into a witness' vehicle and fleeing the scene, eventually crashing a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-crashes-stolen-suv-before-stealing-witness-truck-and-crashing-again-in-raleigh-shp-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-crashes-stolen-suv-before-stealing-witness-truck-and-crashing-again-in-raleigh-shp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary man crashes stolen SUV before stealing witness' truck and crashing again in Raleigh, SHP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers say a Cary man crashed a stolen vehicle into another car at Ten-Ten Road and Old Stage Road during the Thursday morning commute before jumping into a witness' vehicle and fleeing the scene, eventually crashing a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-man-crashes-stolen-suv-before-stealing-witness-truck-and-crashing-again-in-raleigh-shp-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-man-crashes-stolen-suv-before-stealing-witness-truck-and-crashing-again-in-raleigh-shp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithfield police respond to reported shooting at American Air Filter plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnston County 911 said a shooting was reported at the American Air Filter plant in Smithfield early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-police-respond-to-reported-shooting-at-american-air-filter-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-police-respond-to-reported-shooting-at-american-air-filter-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One killed in shooting at Smithfield AAF Flanders Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead in an early morning shooting at the AAF Flanders plant in Smithfield. The suspect in the shooting was taken into custody in Smithfield around 9 a.m Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-killed-in-shooting-at-smithfield-aaf-flanders-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-killed-in-shooting-at-smithfield-aaf-flanders-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband charged with murder after wife shot to death at Smithfield manufacturing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is believed to have shot his wife at the AAF Flanders plant in Smithfield on Thursday. The woman died from her injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-charged-with-murder-after-wife-shot-to-death-at-smithfield-manufacturing-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-charged-with-murder-after-wife-shot-to-death-at-smithfield-manufacturing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car overturns on I-440 near Six Forks Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash on Interstate 440 in Raleigh is causing delays near Six Forks Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-overturns-on-i-440-near-six-forks-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-overturns-on-i-440-near-six-forks-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary Town Council to vote on new $573 million budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cary Town Council is voting on a new $573 million budget Thursday night, which includes a property tax increase and two additional positions to help with oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-council-to-vote-on-new-573-million-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-council-to-vote-on-new-573-million-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary Town Council approves higher property taxes in new $573 million budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cary Town Council approved a new $573.5 million budget Thursday night, which includes a property tax increase and two additional positions to help with oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-council-approves-higher-property-taxes-in-new-573-million-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-council-approves-higher-property-taxes-in-new-573-million-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigating after gunfire hits car in Plaza West Shopping Center parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to the shopping center off Western Boulevard and Buck Jones Road early Thursday morning after a call about gunfire. Police said no one appeared to be hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigating-after-gunfire-hits-car-in-plaza-west-shopping-center-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigating-after-gunfire-hits-car-in-plaza-west-shopping-center-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County joins list of counties discussing data centers, outlines land development regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nash County met on Wednesday to discuss updates to its Unified Development Ordinance, which included land development regulations for data centers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-joins-list-of-counties-discussing-data-centers-outlines-land-development-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-joins-list-of-counties-discussing-data-centers-outlines-land-development-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After no vote on casino amendments, Lumbee leaders plan meeting to discuss next steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumbee Tribe voted down constitutional amendments that would have paved the way for a casino in southeastern North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-no-vote-on-casino-amendments-lumbee-leaders-plan-meeting-to-discuss-next-steps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-no-vote-on-casino-amendments-lumbee-leaders-plan-meeting-to-discuss-next-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Officers hospitalized after sedan T-boned cruiser at Holly Springs intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Holly Springs Police Department, the officers were responding to a domestic assault when a red Hyundai sedan traveling east on Main Street hit the broadside of the officer's vehicle while crossing the NC-55 bypass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officers-hospitalized-after-sedan-t-boned-cruiser-at-holly-springs-intersection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officers-hospitalized-after-sedan-t-boned-cruiser-at-holly-springs-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Officer hospitalized after sedan T-boned cruiser at Holly Springs intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Holly Springs Police Department, the officer was responding to a domestic assault when a red Hyundai sedan traveling east on Main Street hit the broadside of the officer's vehicle while crossing the NC-55 bypass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officer-hospitalized-after-sedan-t-boned-cruiser-at-holly-springs-intersection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officer-hospitalized-after-sedan-t-boned-cruiser-at-holly-springs-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville mayor concerned over bill that would combine 911 services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is concerned that a recent bill introduced by state legislators last week leaves out important parties on combining the city and Cumberland County's emergency operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mayor-concerned-over-bill-that-would-combine-911-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mayor-concerned-over-bill-that-would-combine-911-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline for financially troubled Saint Augustine's to explain federal grant spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh tries to emerge from bankruptcy after years of financial troubles, the school must turn over documents and provide explanations on how it spent millions of dollars in federal grant money. Misusing grant money could come with significant punishment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadline-for-financially-troubled-saint-augustines-to-explain-federal-grant-spending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadline-for-financially-troubled-saint-augustines-to-explain-federal-grant-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead from Johnston County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A head-on crash near Clayton claimed the life of a woman on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dead-from-johnston-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dead-from-johnston-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expect to see more sunflowers, wildflowers at Dix Park this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are no signs of blooming or buds sprouting at Dix Park sunflower field just yet, but park officials said things are in motion for a very colorful bloom next month!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/expect-to-see-more-sunflowers-wildflowers-at-dix-park-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/expect-to-see-more-sunflowers-wildflowers-at-dix-park-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Soccer Tournament sets record attendance in Cary, viewership highs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-day event in Cary racked up viewership record highs on streaming platforms and NBC, while seeing an increase in people attending in person at WakeMed Soccer Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-soccer-tournament-sets-record-attendance-in-cary-viewership-highs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-soccer-tournament-sets-record-attendance-in-cary-viewership-highs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham gun violence summit takes data-driven look at saving young lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham's 'Summit on Saving Lives' began Wednesday after a six-month deep dive on the analytics behind what's causing gun violence, homicides and shootings in the Bull City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-gun-violence-summit-takes-data-driven-look-at-saving-young-lives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-gun-violence-summit-takes-data-driven-look-at-saving-young-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$65 million coming for construction of passenger rail project connecting Raleigh to Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina&rsquo;s S-Line rail project is getting an additional $65 million in federal funding to accelerate key construction and safety work along the Raleigh-to-Richmond corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/65-million-coming-for-construction-of-passenger-rail-project-connecting-raleigh-to-richmond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/65-million-coming-for-construction-of-passenger-rail-project-connecting-raleigh-to-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup Final brings $13.4 million boost to Raleigh, over 112,000 people packed Lenovo Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors from all 50 states and two countries flocked to the Triangle for the Stanley Cup Final, delivering a giant economic boost to Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-final-brings-134-million-boost-to-raleigh-over-112000-people-packed-lenovo-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-final-brings-134-million-boost-to-raleigh-over-112000-people-packed-lenovo-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security company in Hedingham mass shooting civil lawsuit pushes for info, documents from victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys for Capitol Special Police said they aren't getting the information they've asked for in the civil case over Raleigh's Hedingham mass shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-company-in-hedingham-mass-shooting-civil-lawsuit-pushes-for-info-documents-from-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-company-in-hedingham-mass-shooting-civil-lawsuit-pushes-for-info-documents-from-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-440 reopened after several vehicles crash near Wade Avenue exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash closed part of Interstate 440 near Wade Avenue in Raleigh late Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-440-reopened-after-several-vehicles-crash-near-wade-avenue-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-440-reopened-after-several-vehicles-crash-near-wade-avenue-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple pets dead after Orange County homeowner said lightning struck home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire happened around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Shadetree Road. Officials said multiple pets died from the fire, but a chicken and several dogs were saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-pets-dead-after-orange-county-homeowner-said-lightning-struck-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-pets-dead-after-orange-county-homeowner-said-lightning-struck-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two displaced after house fire in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the fire happened around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday on Carlion Drive. When crews arrived, officials said they found heavy fire from the back of the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-displaced-after-house-fire-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-displaced-after-house-fire-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina Department of Transportation Glenwood Avenue Planned Improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[N.C. Department of Transportation will begin the Glenwood Avenue resurfacing project Sunday night between Wade Avenue and Woman's Club Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-department-of-transportation-glenwood-avenue-planned-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-department-of-transportation-glenwood-avenue-planned-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands watch barn owls grow up on NC owl cam]]></title><description><![CDATA[This spring, more than 62,000 people from North Carolina and around the world watched as six barn owl eggs hatched live on the North Carolina Wild Life Commission's "Owl Cam."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-watch-barn-owls-grow-up-on-nc-owl-cam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-watch-barn-owls-grow-up-on-nc-owl-cam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 calls highlight chaotic moments after two attorneys shot outside Wake County Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities arrested Gwendolyn White. She is accused of shooting lawyers Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley. Those attorneys had been representing the Rolesville Police Department in a legal battle involving White. The 911 calls show the aftermath of the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/911-calls-highlight-chaotic-moments-after-two-attorneys-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/911-calls-highlight-chaotic-moments-after-two-attorneys-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources, radio traffic say inmate injured in escape attempt at Vance County jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Problems persist at the Vance County Jail. Multiple sources told WRAL an inmate there tried to escape on Monday and was seriously injured.&nbsp;This comes after two inmates escaped earlier this month.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sources-radio-traffic-say-inmate-injured-in-escape-attempt-at-vance-county-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sources-radio-traffic-say-inmate-injured-in-escape-attempt-at-vance-county-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe votes down amendment for future of I-95 casino in Robeson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Tribe Chairman John Lowery concedes that the tribe members have voted down amendments that could impact the future of a casino along Interstate 95 in Robeson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-votes-down-amendment-for-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-votes-down-amendment-for-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe voted down amendment for future of I-95 casino in Robeson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Tribe Chairman John Lowery concedes that the tribe members have voted down amendments that could impact the future of a casino along Interstate 95 in Robeson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-voted-down-amendment-for-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-voted-down-amendment-for-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe deciding on amendment that could affect the future of I-95 casino in Robeson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe members are casting votes that could shape the future of a casino in Robeson County along Interstate 95.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-deciding-on-amendment-that-could-affect-the-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-deciding-on-amendment-that-could-affect-the-future-of-i-95-casino-in-robeson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh issues 92 water restriction warnings in one week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Raleigh issued 92 official warnings to Raleigh water customers last week for violating water restrictions, bringing the total number of warnings issued since the restrictions took effect on April 20 to 102.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-issues-92-water-restriction-warnings-in-one-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-issues-92-water-restriction-warnings-in-one-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police: Avoid Dolwick Drive. Authorities trying to check on resident there]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police are asking drivers to avoid the 4500 block of Dolwick Drive and Edenberry Drive.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-avoid-dolwick-drive-authorities-trying-to-check-on-resident-there/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-avoid-dolwick-drive-authorities-trying-to-check-on-resident-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old found dead inside Wilson home, police investigate as homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wilson Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 16-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-found-dead-inside-wilson-home-police-investigate-as-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-found-dead-inside-wilson-home-police-investigate-as-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested in Nash County after deputies seize over 1,000 grams of drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a vehicle in Nash County tried to run from deputies during traffic stop, over 1,000 grams of drugs were found in the car. The driver and two others were arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-arrested-in-nash-county-after-deputies-seize-over-1000-grams-of-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-arrested-in-nash-county-after-deputies-seize-over-1000-grams-of-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A guide to the capitals of North Carolina: Past and present]]></title><description><![CDATA[The areas that have served as the capitals of North Carolina include Charles Town, Bath, Edenton, New Bern and Raleigh. The capital changed locations multiple times as the colony expanded and government needs evolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-guide-to-the-capitals-of-north-carolina-past-and-present/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-guide-to-the-capitals-of-north-carolina-past-and-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes praised as unifying force by NC lawmakers during legislative visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers in the House and Senate honored the team on Tuesday afternoon during brief sessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-champion-hurricanes-praised-as-unifying-force-by-nc-lawmakers-during-legislative-visit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-champion-hurricanes-praised-as-unifying-force-by-nc-lawmakers-during-legislative-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC legislature to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes after Stanley Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers in the House and the Senate are expected to honor the team on Tuesday afternoon during brief sessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-legislature-to-celebrate-the-carolina-hurricanes-after-stanley-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-legislature-to-celebrate-the-carolina-hurricanes-after-stanley-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rezoning request sparks traffic, safety concerns around Millbrook High School in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders are expected to discuss a zoning change that could affect traffic and future development near Millbrook High School. The city's planning commission is expected to vote Tuesday on rezoning property between Litchford Road and Johnsdale Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rezoning-request-sparks-traffic-safety-concerns-around-millbrook-high-school-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rezoning-request-sparks-traffic-safety-concerns-around-millbrook-high-school-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of South Wake Landfill, nearing capacity in Apex, up for discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors have a chance on Tuesday to learn about the future of the South Wake Landfill, located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/future-of-south-wake-landfill-nearing-capacity-in-apex-up-for-discussion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/future-of-south-wake-landfill-nearing-capacity-in-apex-up-for-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong overnight storms topple trees, knock out power for hundreds in Granville County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy's outage map showed close to 1,000 customers in the area were without power as of early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/strong-overnight-storms-topple-trees-knock-out-power-for-hundreds-in-granville-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/strong-overnight-storms-topple-trees-knock-out-power-for-hundreds-in-granville-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people taken to the hospital after shooting outside Granville County home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conditions of the two who were shot are unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-taken-to-the-hospital-after-shooting-outside-granville-county-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-taken-to-the-hospital-after-shooting-outside-granville-county-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham County approves rule change that could make future development moratoriums easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Monday's commissioners' meeting, county leaders approved changes to Durham County&rsquo;s Unified Development Ordinance tied to development moratoriums. The amendment applies broadly to development decisions and gives local governments more flexibility if they decide future moratoriums are needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-approves-rule-change-that-could-make-future-development-moratoriums-easier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-approves-rule-change-that-could-make-future-development-moratoriums-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One month later, Wake courthouse shooting still rattles Raleigh attorneys]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the weeks since a shooting outside the Wake County courthouse injured two attorneys, those who frequently work at the courthouse say the incident still weighs heavily on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-month-later-wake-courthouse-shooting-still-rattles-raleigh-attorneys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-month-later-wake-courthouse-shooting-still-rattles-raleigh-attorneys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit filed in California last month offers a modern-day David vs. Goliath tale that casts the world&rsquo;s largest automaker, Toyota Motor, in the role of the giant battling against a shoestring operation in Africa &mdash; but with a twist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-humble-3-wheel-electric-vehicle-lands-toyota-in-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-humble-3-wheel-electric-vehicle-lands-toyota-in-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says the 2026 World Cup is the &lsquo;most successful' in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on June 10 touted this year's World Cup as the "most successful World Cup they've ever had," citing FIFA's ticket sales. But the raw number conceals other realities about this year&rsquo;s sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-2026-world-cup-is-the-lsquomost-successful-in-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-2026-world-cup-is-the-lsquomost-successful-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soil testing complete at Gill Street Park, Plans for lead removal in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Town of Zebulon said soil testing is complete at Gill Street Park, where lead was discovered in the soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/soil-testing-complete-at-gill-street-park-plans-for-lead-removal-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/soil-testing-complete-at-gill-street-park-plans-for-lead-removal-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soil testing complete at Gill Street Park; lead removal plans in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Town of Zebulon said soil testing is complete at Gill Street Park, where lead was discovered in the soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/soil-testing-complete-at-gill-street-park-lead-removal-plans-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/soil-testing-complete-at-gill-street-park-lead-removal-plans-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC fights, charity balls and Marylin Monroe: A history of presidential birthday bashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of the mixed martial arts event happening on Trump&rsquo;s birthday, PolitiFact looked back at ways other presidents marked their birthdays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ufc-fights-charity-balls-and-marylin-monroe-a-history-of-presidential-birthday-bashes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ufc-fights-charity-balls-and-marylin-monroe-a-history-of-presidential-birthday-bashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC fights, charity balls and Marilyn Monroe: A history of presidential birthday bashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of the mixed martial arts event happening on Trump&rsquo;s birthday, PolitiFact looked back at ways other presidents marked their birthdays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ufc-fights-charity-balls-and-marilyn-monroe-a-history-of-presidential-birthday-bashes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ufc-fights-charity-balls-and-marilyn-monroe-a-history-of-presidential-birthday-bashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for helping ISIS, trying to join group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court sentenced Alexander Justin White after officers arrested him as he attempted to fly to North Africa to join ISIS as a terrorist and fight in an ISIS-controlled territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-sentenced-to-8-years-in-federal-prison-for-helping-isis-trying-to-join-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-sentenced-to-8-years-in-federal-prison-for-helping-isis-trying-to-join-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western North Carolina barn owls become international sensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commisssion set up a remote camera in Western North Carolina to share the life experiences of the barn owl, who are currently listed as a Species of Special Concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/western-north-carolina-barn-owls-become-international-sensation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/western-north-carolina-barn-owls-become-international-sensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chairman: Lumbees ‘will pursue gaming,’ casinos if Tuesday’s vote succeeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumbee Tribe could eventually build a casino on recently purchased land off Interstate 95 in southeastern North Carolina if tribal citizens vote to approve several constitutional amendments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chairman-lumbees-will-pursue-gaming-casinos-if-tuesdays-vote-succeeds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chairman-lumbees-will-pursue-gaming-casinos-if-tuesdays-vote-succeeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 30 years for raping autistic child at Camp Lejeune]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fayetteville man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of sex crimes involving a 9-year-old girl at Camp Lejeune military base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-raping-autistic-child-at-camp-lejeune/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-raping-autistic-child-at-camp-lejeune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah becomes the first state to test AI use to refill prescription drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utah tests AI for prescription renewals amid doctor shortages. While promising efficiency and improved access, concerns over safety and accountability remain high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/utah-becomes-the-first-state-to-test-ai-use-to-refill-prescription-drugs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/utah-becomes-the-first-state-to-test-ai-use-to-refill-prescription-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Orange County public servant Jamezetta Bedford passed away on June 21. Bedford served as an Orange County commissioner for eight years and was the board chair for three years from 2022 to 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/longtime-orange-county-commissioner-jamezetta-bedford-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/longtime-orange-county-commissioner-jamezetta-bedford-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged with murder after 15-year-old shot to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old on June 19 in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-charged-with-murder-after-15-year-old-shot-to-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-charged-with-murder-after-15-year-old-shot-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman killed in Roanoke Rapids double shooting Monday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead in Roanoke Rapids after a shooting early Monday morning. The shooting happened at the intersection of Vance Street and 11th Street West.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-killed-in-roanoke-rapids-double-shooting-monday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-killed-in-roanoke-rapids-double-shooting-monday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham County to vote on 12-month pause for data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another municipality in our area is considering a pause on data centers. Monday night, Durham County commissioners will consider a 12-month moratorium.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-to-vote-on-12-month-pause-for-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-to-vote-on-12-month-pause-for-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 eerie ghost towns in North Carolina to discover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore eerie ghost towns in North Carolina waiting to be discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/6-eerie-ghost-towns-in-north-carolina-to-discover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/6-eerie-ghost-towns-in-north-carolina-to-discover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several ambulances respond to truck crash in woods off US 64 in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened at the U.S. 64/264 split early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-ambulances-respond-to-truck-crash-in-woods-off-us-64-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-ambulances-respond-to-truck-crash-in-woods-off-us-64-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Person stabbed Sunday at Raleigh hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were called to a reported stabbing at a Comfort Inn hotel on Wake Towne Drive. When they arrived, they found a person inside a hotel room with stab wounds in their arms and legs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-person-stabbed-sunday-at-raleigh-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-person-stabbed-sunday-at-raleigh-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in crash on North Roxboro Street and East Maynard Avenue in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1:37 a.m., Durham police responded to a fatal crash at the intersection on North Roxboro St and East Maynard Ave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-in-crash-on-north-roxboro-street-and-east-maynard-avenue-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-in-crash-on-north-roxboro-street-and-east-maynard-avenue-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville mother charged after 111-mph crash killed her three children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Scott, 30, is facing three felony counts of involuntary manslaughter, among other charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-charged-after-111-mph-crash-killed-her-three-children-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-charged-after-111-mph-crash-killed-her-three-children-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville mother charged after 111 mph crash killed her three children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Scott, 30, is facing three felony counts of involuntary manslaughter, among other charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-charged-after-111-mph-crash-killed-her-three-children/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-charged-after-111-mph-crash-killed-her-three-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash at I-85 at Durham Freeway causes congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash on I-85 near the interchange with the Durham Freeway is causing congestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-at-i-85-at-durham-freeway-causes-congestion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-at-i-85-at-durham-freeway-causes-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes road in Zebulon, unclear when road will reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the water main break happened on West Gannon Avenue on Saturday. The road is closed between Sand Padee Street and Pineview Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon-unclear-when-road-will-reopen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon-unclear-when-road-will-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes road in Zebulon, officials hope to open back up by Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the water main break happened on West Gannon Avenue on Saturday. The road is closed between Sand Padee Street and Pineview Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon-officials-hope-to-open-back-up-by-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon-officials-hope-to-open-back-up-by-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break closes road in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the water main break happened on West Gannon Avenue on Saturday. The road is closed between Sand Padee Street and Pineview Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-closes-road-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC fell short during Game 1 of the College World Series Finals, losing 9-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won Game 1 of the College World Series finals 9-3 to move within a victory of the national championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-fell-short-during-game-1-of-the-college-world-series-finals-losing-9-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-fell-short-during-game-1-of-the-college-world-series-finals-losing-9-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[150K Caniacs pack downtown Raleigh to celebrate Hurricanes' Stanley Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the city of Raleigh, more than 150,000 people attended the parade, which began on Hillsborough Street and ended on Fayetteville Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/150k-caniacs-pack-downtown-raleigh-to-celebrate-hurricanes-stanley-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/150k-caniacs-pack-downtown-raleigh-to-celebrate-hurricanes-stanley-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, one seriously injured after pickup truck falls into embankment on I-540 near Buffaloe Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the crash happened on Saturday. According to Raleigh Fire, crews said the pickup truck went off the roadway between two bridges before falling into the embankment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-pickup-truck-falls-into-embankment-on-i-540-near-buffaloe-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-pickup-truck-falls-into-embankment-on-i-540-near-buffaloe-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive the best moments with the Carolina Hurricanes from the Stanley Cup parade and celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relive all the best moments from the Stanley Cup parade and celebration on Saturday!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/relive-the-best-moments-with-the-carolina-hurricanes-from-the-stanley-cup-parade-and-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/relive-the-best-moments-with-the-carolina-hurricanes-from-the-stanley-cup-parade-and-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 170 combined charges after Henderson and Vance County drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, special agents began investigating in January 2026 after several complaints of loitering and harassment by suspected drug dealers at several establishments. Agents seized large amounts of illicit drugs, cash and weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-170-combined-charges-after-henderson-and-vance-county-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-170-combined-charges-after-henderson-and-vance-county-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell discusses Canes Stanley Cup parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials expect Saturday's parade to be the largest event in the city's history. WRAL's Ashley Rowe sat down with Mayor Janet Cowell ahead of the parade, who said it will be the event of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-janet-cowell-discusses-canes-stanley-cup-parade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mayor-janet-cowell-discusses-canes-stanley-cup-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One man shot in Raleigh, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said the shooting happened around 5 p.m. Friday on St. Giles Street near Oak Park Road. Police said the man who was shot was taken to the hospital, his condition is unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-man-shot-in-raleigh-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-man-shot-in-raleigh-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As NC lawmakers focus on autism therapy costs, families worry about access to therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare providers and families of people with autism are urging lawmakers to protect access to applied behavior analysis as lawmakers focus on rising Medicaid costs tied to the therapy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-nc-lawmakers-focus-on-autism-therapy-costs-families-worry-about-access-to-therapy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-nc-lawmakers-focus-on-autism-therapy-costs-families-worry-about-access-to-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex Christmas parade faces potential changes as downtown construction falls behind schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Apex Rotary Christmas Parade may see significant route modifications or float restrictions this year due to ongoing construction delays on the downtown Salem Streetscape project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-christmas-parade-faces-potential-changes-as-downtown-construction-falls-behind-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-christmas-parade-faces-potential-changes-as-downtown-construction-falls-behind-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies believe 93-year-old woman was kidnapped by family member]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hoke County Sheriff's Office says Catherine Peterkin never returned after being picked up by a family member to run errands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-believe-93-year-old-woman-was-kidnapped-by-family-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-believe-93-year-old-woman-was-kidnapped-by-family-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate fatal crash near Apex Friendship High]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex police are investigating a fatal crash that happened at Horton Ridge Blvd near Grants Pass Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-fatal-crash-near-apex-friendship-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-fatal-crash-near-apex-friendship-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: What systems are bringing Friday's much-needed rain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday has finally brought some much-needed, steady rain to the region! Let's look at what systems are bringing this rain, where some of the highest rain totals have been over the past couple of days, and where we could see some of the most rain Friday through next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-systems-are-bringing-fridays-much-needed-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-systems-are-bringing-fridays-much-needed-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87-year-old South Carolina businessman says he has no plans to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men's clothing store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/87-year-old-south-carolina-businessman-says-he-has-no-plans-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/87-year-old-south-carolina-businessman-says-he-has-no-plans-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Appeals Court upholds Pender County denial of 2,360-acre solar farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld Pender County&rsquo;s decision to deny a special use permit for a 2,360-acre solar farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-appeals-court-upholds-pender-county-denial-of-2360-acre-solar-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-appeals-court-upholds-pender-county-denial-of-2360-acre-solar-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One injured after shooting on Capital Boulevard, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was shot in the Capital Crossing shopping center Thursday night, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-after-shooting-on-capital-boulevard-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-after-shooting-on-capital-boulevard-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vass Road at Fort Bragg reopened after outdoor fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vass Road between Flat and Delishi roads has fully reopened after a large outdoor fire jumped the roadway on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vass-road-at-fort-bragg-reopened-after-outdoor-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vass-road-at-fort-bragg-reopened-after-outdoor-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle couple postpones wedding to attend Stanley Cup Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Triangle couple is postponing their wedding by seven hours to make sure they can attend the Stanley Cup Parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-couple-postpones-wedding-to-attend-stanley-cup-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-couple-postpones-wedding-to-attend-stanley-cup-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two adults, one teen arrested after social media video shows teen attacked in Lenoir County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheriff Jackie Rogers told WRAL News that deputies were interviewing witnesses Thursday afternoon about a series of videos showing a teen being attacked that were shared by several users on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-adults-one-teen-arrested-after-social-media-video-shows-teen-attacked-in-lenoir-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-adults-one-teen-arrested-after-social-media-video-shows-teen-attacked-in-lenoir-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenoir County Sheriff to speak following the arrest of three accused in teen attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheriff Jackie Rogers told WRAL News that deputies were interviewing witnesses Thursday afternoon about a series of videos showing a teen being attacked that were shared by several users on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenoir-county-sheriff-to-speak-following-the-arrest-of-three-accused-in-teen-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenoir-county-sheriff-to-speak-following-the-arrest-of-three-accused-in-teen-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges pending after social media video shows teen attacked in Lenoir County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheriff Jackie Rogers told WRAL News that deputies were interviewing witnesses Thursday afternoon about a series of videos showing a teen being attacked that were shared by several users on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-pending-after-social-media-video-shows-teen-attacked-in-lenoir-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-pending-after-social-media-video-shows-teen-attacked-in-lenoir-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare whale shark sighting off North Carolina coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Western Atlantic, whale sharks are primarily found in the Gulf and throughout the Caribbean, but sightings off the North Carolina coast are not unheard of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rare-whale-shark-sighting-off-north-carolina-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rare-whale-shark-sighting-off-north-carolina-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup cash flow: Downtown Raleigh businesses prepare for big crowds during Saturday's parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Saturday's Stanley Cup championship parade, downtown Raleigh businesses are stocking up for what could be the busiest day of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-cash-flow-downtown-raleigh-businesses-prepare-for-big-crowds-during-saturdays-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-cash-flow-downtown-raleigh-businesses-prepare-for-big-crowds-during-saturdays-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Carolina Tiger Rescue, the landscapers are goats and the audience is tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A herd of goats is helping clear invasive plants at Carolina Tiger Rescue, creating a quieter, eco-friendly alternative to traditional landscaping and unexpected enrichment for the cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-carolina-tiger-rescue-the-landscapers-are-goats-and-the-audience-is-tigers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-carolina-tiger-rescue-the-landscapers-are-goats-and-the-audience-is-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham ranks No. 2 and Raleigh No. 8 in new 'Geography of Prosperity': What exactly is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three cities in North Carolina ranked in the top 25 of an upstart "prosperity" indicator ranking, which reflects cities that are set up to succeed in the future. WRAL spoke to its co-creator about the findings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-ranks-no-2-and-raleigh-no-8-in-new-geography-of-prosperity-what-exactly-is-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-ranks-no-2-and-raleigh-no-8-in-new-geography-of-prosperity-what-exactly-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$95,000 settlement reached over Charlie Kirk painting on Charlotte high school's spirit rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has reached a $95,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit after a "Live like Kirk" message was removed from a high school's spirit rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/95000-settlement-reached-over-charlie-kirk-painting-on-charlotte-high-schools-spirit-rock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/95000-settlement-reached-over-charlie-kirk-painting-on-charlotte-high-schools-spirit-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy delays: Tractor-trailer overturns on I-40 in Johnston County, spilling bags of soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 40 in Johnston County on Thursday, spilling bags of potting soil and creating delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heavy-delays-tractor-trailer-overturns-on-i-40-in-johnston-county-spilling-bags-of-soil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heavy-delays-tractor-trailer-overturns-on-i-40-in-johnston-county-spilling-bags-of-soil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Info session being held on Aviation Parkway widening project between Morrisville and Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 70 property owners along Aviation Parkway can get more information Thursday about how a road widening project could impact their land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/info-session-being-held-on-aviation-parkway-widening-project-between-morrisville-and-cary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/info-session-being-held-on-aviation-parkway-widening-project-between-morrisville-and-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrell visiting WRAL as Lonnie Hawkins for his new Netflix show, 'The Hawk']]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face has a new character, and we teed up an interview with him that you won't want to miss!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-visiting-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-visiting-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrell brings 'The Hawk' to Pinehurst, joins WRAL in character as golf legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face has a new character, and we teed up an interview with him that you won't want to miss. On Thursday, Will Ferrell was in North Carolina to promote his new Netflix series, "The Hawk."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-brings-the-hawk-to-pinehurst-joins-wral-in-character-as-golf-legend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-brings-the-hawk-to-pinehurst-joins-wral-in-character-as-golf-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrell arrives at WRAL as Lonnie Hawkins for his new Netflix show, 'The Hawk']]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face has a new character, and we teed up an interview with him that you won't want to miss!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as Will Ferrell arrives at WRAL as Lonnie Hawkins for his new Netflix show, 'The Hawk']]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face has a new character, and we teed up an interview with him that you won't want to miss! Will Ferrell was in North Carolina on Thursday to promote his new Netflix series, "The Hawk."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-as-will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-as-will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as Will Ferrell arrives at WRAL as golfer Lonnie Hawkins for his new Netflix show, 'The Hawk']]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face has a new character, and we teed up an interview with him that you won't want to miss! Will Ferrell was in North Carolina on Thursday to promote his new Netflix series, "The Hawk."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-as-will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-golfer-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-as-will-ferrell-arrives-at-wral-as-golfer-lonnie-hawkins-for-his-new-netflix-show-the-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-87 near Knightdale, closing Smithfield Road exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 87 at Smithfield Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-87-near-knightdale-closing-smithfield-road-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-87-near-knightdale-closing-smithfield-road-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in motorcycle crash in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a motorcyclist was killed after the crash early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver seriously injured after motorcycle crash in North Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after the crash early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount man arrested, accused of murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested 28-year-old Shaquan Smith on Tuesday. According to court documents, Smith is accused of assaulting 31-year-old Keonte Murphy with a 9mm handgun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-man-arrested-accused-of-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-man-arrested-accused-of-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second man arrested in deadly May shooting, charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henderson police arrested 21-year-old Rodriekgus Johnson on Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting in May. He faces several charges, including murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-man-arrested-in-deadly-may-shooting-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-man-arrested-in-deadly-may-shooting-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought triggers fish kill at Lake Wilson. Conditions expected to worsen in coming weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rain North Carolina may receive over the next couple of days won't come close to solving the severe drought affecting the state. The impacts are showing up in many ways, including water restrictions, crop failures, and now dead fish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-triggers-fish-kill-at-lake-wilson-conditions-expected-to-worsen-in-coming-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-triggers-fish-kill-at-lake-wilson-conditions-expected-to-worsen-in-coming-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol ask for help identifying driver in hit-and-run crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday along NC-751 near US-70 when a Chevrolet Tahoe hit two cyclists. Troopers ask anyone who may have information about the crash to call the State Highway Patrol at 919-732-2551.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-highway-patrol-ask-for-help-identifying-driver-in-hit-and-run-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-highway-patrol-ask-for-help-identifying-driver-in-hit-and-run-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol arrest driver in hit-and-run crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday along NC-751 near US-70 when a Chevrolet Tahoe hit two cyclists. Jorge Salvador Vazquez-Castillo was arrested in Durham County Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-highway-patrol-arrest-driver-in-hit-and-run-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-highway-patrol-arrest-driver-in-hit-and-run-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh addresses concerns about painted bunting birds at Dix Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent days, WRAL News has received emails from viewers concerned about the debris piles where painted bunting birds have been spotted being removed. Some are now questioning what impact the changes could have on the birds and the surrounding habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-addresses-concerns-about-painted-bunting-birds-at-dix-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-addresses-concerns-about-painted-bunting-birds-at-dix-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethics complaint containing sexual harassment claims dismissed against NC Insurance Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Notice of Dismissal comes two weeks after a former Department of Insurance employee filed the complaint to the North Carolina Ethics Commission. She tells WRAL she'll file the complaints elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ethics-complaint-containing-sexual-harassment-claims-dismissed-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ethics-complaint-containing-sexual-harassment-claims-dismissed-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man assaulted, hospitalized in fight over handicap parking spot in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to a reported assault around 11:39 a.m. in the 100 block of William Penn Plaza. When they arrived, they learned the assault stemmed from an argument over a handicap parking spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-assaulted-hospitalized-in-fight-over-handicap-parking-spot-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-assaulted-hospitalized-in-fight-over-handicap-parking-spot-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Durham implemented its Stage 2 Water Shortage response on Monday. Now, Lake Michie is only about 40% full, and the Little River Reservoir is about 61% full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-implements-stage-2-water-restrictions-as-lake-michie-hits-40-full/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-implements-stage-2-water-restrictions-as-lake-michie-hits-40-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New affordable housing development coming to downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh City Council approved nearly $1.24 million in funding and a long-term land lease to support construction of 28 affordable rental homes on city-owned land near East and Cabarrus streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-affordable-housing-development-coming-to-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-affordable-housing-development-coming-to-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro man charged with attempted murder after crash on US 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Goldsboro man is charged with attempted murder after police say he intentionally caused a crash during a domestic dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-crash-on-us-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-crash-on-us-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preventing hot car deaths: Experts come together in Durham to spread awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dangerous record heat is likely this week, and Duke Health is working to educate families about the risks associated with hot cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/preventing-hot-car-deaths-experts-come-together-in-durham-to-spread-awareness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/preventing-hot-car-deaths-experts-come-together-in-durham-to-spread-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes players partner with Food Bank of Central &amp; Eastern NC to sound the siren on food insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of Stanley Cup Champions are partnering with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to sound the siren on food insecurity and raise support during a crucial time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-players-partner-with-food-bank-of-central-amp-eastern-nc-to-sound-the-siren-on-food-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-players-partner-with-food-bank-of-central-amp-eastern-nc-to-sound-the-siren-on-food-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$25,000 goal reached: Canes players partner with Food Bank of Central &amp; Eastern NC to stop hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes players partnered with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to sound the siren on food insecurity and raise $25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25000-goal-reached-canes-players-partner-with-food-bank-of-central-amp-eastern-nc-to-stop-hunger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25000-goal-reached-canes-players-partner-with-food-bank-of-central-amp-eastern-nc-to-stop-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree brings down powerlines, closing part of Western Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fallen tree caused downed powerlines that closed a major road for commuters late Tuesday night in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-brings-down-powerlines-closing-part-of-western-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tree-brings-down-powerlines-closing-part-of-western-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in motorcycle crash on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday in a Glenwood Avenue crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Man facing charges after kidnapping woman, crashing into police car during chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded to a reported kidnapping on Lake Vista Drive. Witnesses at the scene told officers they saw a man shove a woman into a Chevy SUV and drive away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-facing-charges-after-kidnapping-woman-crashing-into-police-car-during-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-facing-charges-after-kidnapping-woman-crashing-into-police-car-during-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with assault after crashing into Raleigh police car during chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of kidnapping a woman and crashing into a Raleigh police officer's car during a chase is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-assault-after-crashing-into-raleigh-police-car-during-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-assault-after-crashing-into-raleigh-police-car-during-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver accused of leading troopers on chase, crashing into patrol cars arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, troopers were attempting to pull the driver over for speeding along NC-24 on Tuesday. They are now being held in the Cumberland County jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-accused-of-leading-troopers-on-chase-crashing-into-patrol-cars-arrested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-accused-of-leading-troopers-on-chase-crashing-into-patrol-cars-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs officials approve one year pause on data center construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Tuesday's town council meeting, Holly Springs officials voted to approve a one-year pause on data center development in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-officials-approve-one-year-pause-on-data-center-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-officials-approve-one-year-pause-on-data-center-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting three children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police arrested 55-year-old James Phillips on Tuesday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, an 8-year-old and a 7-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-man-arrested-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-three-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-man-arrested-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-three-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon leaders suggest pay raises for top officials as town faces $2.4M budget gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Zebulon is proposing to double commissioner salaries to $16,000 and increase the mayor's pay to $20,000. It comes as they deal with an approximate $2.4 million budget deficit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-leaders-suggest-pay-raises-for-top-officials-as-town-faces-24m-budget-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-leaders-suggest-pay-raises-for-top-officials-as-town-faces-24m-budget-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police find 140 pounds of pot in Raleigh man's storage unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police arrested a man who had 140 pounds of marijuana and other drugs in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-find-140-pounds-of-pot-in-raleigh-mans-storage-unit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-find-140-pounds-of-pot-in-raleigh-mans-storage-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought: Falls Lake water levels dropping, Raleigh gets closer to Stage 2 water restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to a severe, months-long drought, Falls Lake's water supply has dropped to 66% capacity, putting Raleigh at risk of triggering Stage 2 water restrictions if levels hit 60%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-falls-lake-water-levels-dropping-raleigh-gets-closer-to-stage-2-water-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-falls-lake-water-levels-dropping-raleigh-gets-closer-to-stage-2-water-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought: As Falls Lake water levels drop, Raleigh steps up enforcement of water use limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to a severe, months-long drought, Falls Lake's water supply has dropped to 66% capacity. Here's how low it could go before Raleigh residents see more water-use restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-as-falls-lake-water-levels-drop-raleigh-steps-up-enforcement-of-water-use-limits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/severe-drought-as-falls-lake-water-levels-drop-raleigh-steps-up-enforcement-of-water-use-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder of UNC professor undergoing mental evaluation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailei Qi, the man charged with the murder of UNC Professor Zijie Yan, will undergo a mental evaluation in the coming weeks. In March, an Orange County judge ruled Qi was mentally competent to stand trial for the August 2023 murder.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-of-unc-professor-undergoing-mental-evaluation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-of-unc-professor-undergoing-mental-evaluation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Core Cane at Cane's: Andrei Svechnikov works shift at popular chicken restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would a Russian hockey player know about serving chicken fingers? Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov will give it a shot at Raising Cane's in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-works-shift-at-popular-chicken-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-works-shift-at-popular-chicken-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Core Cane at Cane's: Andrei Svechnikov to work shift at popular chicken restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would a Russian hockey player know about serving chicken fingers? Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov will give it a shot at Raising Cane's in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-to-work-shift-at-popular-chicken-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-to-work-shift-at-popular-chicken-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Core Cane at Cane's: Andrei Svechnikov feeds Caniacs' parade excitement at popular restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would a Russian hockey player know about serving chicken fingers? Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov will give it a shot at Raising Cane's in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-feeds-caniacs-parade-excitement-at-popular-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/core-cane-at-canes-andrei-svechnikov-feeds-caniacs-parade-excitement-at-popular-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes players party with fans on Glenwood South to celebrate Stanley Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fans gathered around the players, took photos with the Stanley Cup and drank from it Monday night, kicking off a celebration 20 years in the making in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-players-party-with-fans-on-glenwood-south-to-celebrate-stanley-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-players-party-with-fans-on-glenwood-south-to-celebrate-stanley-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people shot in Hope Mills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after two people were shot in Hope Mills early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-shot-in-hope-mills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-shot-in-hope-mills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Convention Center, a downtown icon, could get a new name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents will learn new details about the future name of the Raleigh Convention Center on Tuesday and have a chance to share their opinions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-convention-center-a-downtown-icon-could-get-a-new-name/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-convention-center-a-downtown-icon-could-get-a-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickup truck driver taken to hospital, could face DWI charges after train crash in Selma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pickup truck driver in Selma faces serious charges, including possible DWI, after turning onto railroad tracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-truck-driver-taken-to-hospital-could-face-dwi-charges-after-train-crash-in-selma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-truck-driver-taken-to-hospital-could-face-dwi-charges-after-train-crash-in-selma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian hit along North Miami Boulevard in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was hit by a car in a reported pedestrian crash near North Miami Boulevard in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-hit-along-north-miami-boulevard-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-hit-along-north-miami-boulevard-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man lying in road hit by car, killed on North Miami Boulevard in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was hit by a car and killed in a crash near North Miami Boulevard in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-lying-in-road-hit-by-car-killed-on-north-miami-boulevard-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-lying-in-road-hit-by-car-killed-on-north-miami-boulevard-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in crash with Go Triangle bus in Durham off Erwin Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was killed Monday night after plowing into a Go Triangle bus in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-go-triangle-bus-in-durham-off-erwin-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-go-triangle-bus-in-durham-off-erwin-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle and Durham city bus crash off Erwin Road, serious injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle and a Durham city bus were involved in a crash late Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-and-durham-city-bus-crash-off-erwin-road-serious-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-and-durham-city-bus-crash-off-erwin-road-serious-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive fire rips through Raleigh townhome complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the scene on Maplecroft Court in Raleigh, off of TW Alexander Drive, and saw several homes on fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/massive-fire-rips-through-raleigh-townhome-complex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/massive-fire-rips-through-raleigh-townhome-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 townhomes damaged, cat rescued after fire rips through Raleigh complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the scene on Maplecroft Court in Raleigh, off of TW Alexander Drive, and saw several homes on fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-townhomes-damaged-cat-rescued-after-fire-rips-through-raleigh-complex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-townhomes-damaged-cat-rescued-after-fire-rips-through-raleigh-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill man drowns trying to retrieve drifting boat at Jordan Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old Chapel Hill man, De Gui Yuan, drowned Monday at Jordan Lake after entering the water to retrieve a boat that had drifted away from shore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-drowns-trying-to-retrieve-drifting-boat-at-jordan-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-drowns-trying-to-retrieve-drifting-boat-at-jordan-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship ring: Canes fans give memorable night another joyous occasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some Canes fans, the gear is about remembering a historic season. For others, this championship run is already tied to memories they&rsquo;ll carry forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/championship-ring-canes-fans-give-memorable-night-another-joyous-occasion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/championship-ring-canes-fans-give-memorable-night-another-joyous-occasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Did data centers cause US electricity bills to rise 267% over five years?]]></title><description><![CDATA["If you live near one of these large data centers, your electricity bills over the last five years have gone up by as much as 267%,"Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said in a June 5 social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-data-centers-cause-us-electricity-bills-to-rise-267-over-five-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-data-centers-cause-us-electricity-bills-to-rise-267-over-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting situated: We have more control than we think]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with Angela Duckworth at my niece's graduation led me to an unexpected realization: some of the biggest improvements in our happiness come not from changing ourselves, but from changing the people, communities and environments around us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/getting-situated-we-have-more-control-than-we-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/getting-situated-we-have-more-control-than-we-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free lunch: Wake County program offers meals to kids during summer break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free meals replace school lunch for children ages 0 to 18. Here's where to get free meals this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-lunch-wake-county-program-offers-meals-to-kids-during-summer-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-lunch-wake-county-program-offers-meals-to-kids-during-summer-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside North Carolina's data center boom: Where does the water go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is fueling a data center boom across North Carolina. Engineers, lawmakers, and residents are debating what it could mean for the state's water supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inside-north-carolinas-data-center-boom-where-does-the-water-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inside-north-carolinas-data-center-boom-where-does-the-water-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup back in Raleigh, with 'Carolina Hurricanes Day' parade planned for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell has proclaimed Saturday "Carolina Hurricanes Day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-back-in-raleigh-with-carolina-hurricanes-day-parade-planned-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stanley-cup-back-in-raleigh-with-carolina-hurricanes-day-parade-planned-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes' Stanley Cup parade: Route, street closures and parking info released]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell has proclaimed Saturday "Carolina Hurricanes Day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hurricanes-stanley-cup-parade-route-street-closures-and-parking-info-released/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hurricanes-stanley-cup-parade-route-street-closures-and-parking-info-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory parade route released for Saturday in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell has proclaimed Saturday "Carolina Hurricanes Day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-stanley-cup-victory-parade-route-released-for-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-stanley-cup-victory-parade-route-released-for-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Carolina Hurricanes Day' parade planned Saturday in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell has proclaimed Saturday "Carolina Hurricanes Day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-day-parade-planned-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-day-parade-planned-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes parade planned, mayor proclaims Saturday 'Carolina Hurricanes Day']]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell has proclaimed Saturday "Carolina Hurricanes Day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-parade-planned-mayor-proclaims-saturday-carolina-hurricanes-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-parade-planned-mayor-proclaims-saturday-carolina-hurricanes-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes championship parade planned Saturday in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win will be held Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-championship-parade-planned-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-championship-parade-planned-saturday-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged in Durham apartment fire that injured 7 people, including firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham woman has been charged with arson following a massive apartment fire that injured several people on Sunday, including a firefighter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-in-durham-apartment-fire-that-injured-7-people-including-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-in-durham-apartment-fire-that-injured-7-people-including-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham woman accused of setting apartment on fire, prosecutors say she had a ‘people to kill list’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham woman has been charged with arson following an apartment fire that injured several people on Sunday, including a firefighter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-woman-accused-of-setting-apartment-on-fire-prosecutors-say-she-had-a-people-to-kill-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-woman-accused-of-setting-apartment-on-fire-prosecutors-say-she-had-a-people-to-kill-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein provides excuse for celebrating Caniacs]]></title><description><![CDATA["To all those who've been up celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes - you're offically excused from your duties this morning."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-provides-excuse-for-celebrating-caniacs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-provides-excuse-for-celebrating-caniacs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein announces an absence letter for Canes celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA["To all those who've been up celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes - you're offically excused from your duties this morning."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-announces-an-absence-letter-for-canes-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-announces-an-absence-letter-for-canes-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein announced an absence letter for Canes celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA["To all those who've been up celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes - you're offically excused from your duties this morning."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-announced-an-absence-letter-for-canes-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-announced-an-absence-letter-for-canes-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation Over ‘Top Model’ Docuseries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Next Top Model&rdquo; docuseries, claiming they manipulated hours of interview footage to support a false narrative about her role on the show. The lawsuit, filed Saturday in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-for-defamation-over-top-model-docuseries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-for-defamation-over-top-model-docuseries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Woman, Amtrak train shot while traveling through Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Wilson Police Department, deputies with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office were called to reports of gunshots involving an Amtrak train around 11:15 p.m.Saturday near Boswellville Road and Lely Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-amtrak-train-shot-while-traveling-through-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-amtrak-train-shot-while-traveling-through-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed, man charged with murder in weekend shooting in Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was arrested and charged after a teen was killed and two people, including a child, were injured after a shooting late Saturday night in Henderson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-man-charged-with-murder-in-weekend-shooting-in-henderson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-man-charged-with-murder-in-weekend-shooting-in-henderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed, man and small child injured in Henderson shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen is dead, and two people, including a small child, are in the hospital after a shooting late Saturday night in Henderson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-man-and-small-child-injured-in-henderson-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-man-and-small-child-injured-in-henderson-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several people injured in massive fire that destroyed Durham apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters on Sunday worked to rescue several people from a large fire burning at the University Ridge Apartments in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-people-injured-in-massive-fire-that-destroyed-durham-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-people-injured-in-massive-fire-that-destroyed-durham-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven people, including firefighter, hurt in massive fire at Durham apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters on Sunday worked to rescue several people from a large fire burning at the University Ridge Apartments in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/seven-people-including-firefighter-hurt-in-massive-fire-at-durham-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/seven-people-including-firefighter-hurt-in-massive-fire-at-durham-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large fire destroys Durham apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are responding to a large fire at the University Ridge Apartments in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-destroys-durham-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-destroys-durham-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver injured when car hits power pole on Wade Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was injured Saturday evening in a crash that damaged a utility pole in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-when-car-hits-power-pole-on-wade-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-when-car-hits-power-pole-on-wade-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people injured in fiery crash in north Raleigh, road blocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people were injured Sunday morning in a crash at Falls of Neuse Road and North Bend Drive in north Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-injured-in-fiery-crash-in-north-raleigh-road-blocked/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-injured-in-fiery-crash-in-north-raleigh-road-blocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people injured in fiery crash in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people were injured Sunday morning in a crash at Falls of Neuse Road and North Bend Drive in north Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-injured-in-fiery-crash-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-injured-in-fiery-crash-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in chase and crash in Johnston County, speed and alcohol involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in a chase and crash in Johnston County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-chase-and-crash-in-johnston-county-speed-and-alcohol-involved/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-chase-and-crash-in-johnston-county-speed-and-alcohol-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after Johnston County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said Brindle Wood Goodwin, 74, died after he crashed into a tree along NC-96. The crash happened around 1:05 p.m. on NC-96 near Godwin Lake Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-johnston-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-johnston-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed when car hits tree in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said Brindle Wood Goodwin, 74, died after crashing into a tree along N.C. Highway 96. The crash happened around 1:05 p.m. near Godwin Lake Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-when-car-hits-tree-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-when-car-hits-tree-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Downtown asks Carter-Finley to host Stanley Cup watch party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The staff at Downtown Raleigh City Guide started a petition in support of opening the Carter-Finley Stadium as a Stanley Cup Final watch party. The game is Sunday at 7 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-downtown-asks-carter-finley-to-host-stanley-cup-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-downtown-asks-carter-finley-to-host-stanley-cup-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting off Hwy 301 in Nash County leaves two people dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were shot at the Dollar General off Hwy 301, near Whitakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-off-hwy-301-in-nash-county-leaves-two-people-dead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-off-hwy-301-in-nash-county-leaves-two-people-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate Whitakers area in Nash County]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an active crime scene investigation around the Whitakers areas in Nash County.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-whitakers-area-in-nash-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-whitakers-area-in-nash-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies identify two men who died after shooting each other inside Nash County Dollar General]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Nash County deputies, Herbert Earl Lawrence Jr and Wilbert Silver III died on Saturday after a heated argument resulted in gunfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-men-who-died-after-shooting-each-other-inside-nash-county-dollar-general/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-men-who-died-after-shooting-each-other-inside-nash-county-dollar-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies identify two men who died after shooting each other in Nash County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Nash County deputies, Herbert Earl Lawrence Jr and Wilbert Silver III died on Saturday after a heated argument resulted in gunfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-men-who-died-after-shooting-each-other-in-nash-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-men-who-died-after-shooting-each-other-in-nash-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Heat and Earth’s Distance from the Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about Summer Heat and Earth&rsquo;s Distance from the Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/summer-heat-and-earths-distance-from-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/summer-heat-and-earths-distance-from-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men died in crash on US-1 in Apex early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men died in Apex crash, one person taken to the hospital in serious condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-died-in-crash-on-us-1-in-apex-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-died-in-crash-on-us-1-in-apex-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed on Buffaloe Road in Raleigh during hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Person hit by an SUV and died this morning on Buffaloe Road near Oates Drive in Raleigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-on-buffaloe-road-in-raleigh-during-hit-and-run-crash-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-on-buffaloe-road-in-raleigh-during-hit-and-run-crash-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for two people accused of breaking into Goldsboro business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police are investigating a breaking and entering at the Eastern Wayne Food Mart in Goldsboro after two people broke into the business Sunday morning. Police are still searching for the two suspects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-search-for-two-people-accused-of-breaking-into-goldsboro-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-search-for-two-people-accused-of-breaking-into-goldsboro-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested, charged with murder of 17-year-old boy in Sanford apartment shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naquan Tymarion Clegg, 19, and a 17-year-old boy appeared in court for the first time on Friday after they were accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old at a Sanford apartment complex. Both were charged with one count of murder and one count of discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-charged-with-murder-of-17-year-old-boy-in-sanford-apartment-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-charged-with-murder-of-17-year-old-boy-in-sanford-apartment-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarboro journalist refused to let community go uncovered after The Daily Southerner newspaper closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the closure of The Daily Southerner in 2014, John Walker launched Tarboro Today to ensure residents continued receiving coverage of local government, schools and community events. While battling prostate cancer, Walker remains committed to serving Tarboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-journalist-refused-to-let-community-go-uncovered-after-the-daily-southerner-newspaper-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tarboro-journalist-refused-to-let-community-go-uncovered-after-the-daily-southerner-newspaper-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest businesses close early, push back on popular community event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Wake Forest has hosted Friday Night on White every second Friday of the month during the spring, summer and fall. However, several shop owners said the event brings chaos and problems for businesses in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-businesses-close-early-push-back-on-popular-community-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-businesses-close-early-push-back-on-popular-community-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump said Americans' finances don't motivate him in Iran talks. How are people doing economically?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-said-americans-finances-dont-motivate-him-in-iran-talks-how-are-people-doing-economically/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-said-americans-finances-dont-motivate-him-in-iran-talks-how-are-people-doing-economically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Months-long drought, rising heat bring tighter water restrictions to Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no end to our drought in sight, we're told officials will crack down on the water restrictions already in place, with the impact on the water supply and the agriculture industry becoming more of a factor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/months-long-drought-rising-heat-bring-tighter-water-restrictions-to-triangle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/months-long-drought-rising-heat-bring-tighter-water-restrictions-to-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men shot in Roxboro, man in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were shot Friday afternoon on Holly Street near Lyle Street in Roxboro, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-shot-in-roxboro-man-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-shot-in-roxboro-man-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Lejeune and New River prepare for hurricane season with severe weather training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Marine Corps prepare for hurricane season and test emergency response procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/camp-lejeune-and-new-river-prepare-for-hurricane-season-with-severe-weather-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/camp-lejeune-and-new-river-prepare-for-hurricane-season-with-severe-weather-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Facebook down? Tens of thousands of users report outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be other online platforms experiencing issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-facebook-down-tens-of-thousands-of-users-report-outage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-facebook-down-tens-of-thousands-of-users-report-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men stabbed on Raleigh Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police respond to a stabbing call on North Raleigh Boulevard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-stabbed-on-raleigh-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-stabbed-on-raleigh-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: Will we have any help with our exceptional drought soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest drought monitor clearly highlights the lack of rain we have had since September of last year. Some of our northern spots are now under an exceptional drought. Will we have enough rain in our future to bring improvements to this drought?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-will-we-have-any-help-with-our-exceptional-drought-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-will-we-have-any-help-with-our-exceptional-drought-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family says 22-year-old man shot, killed by Sampson Co. deputies called 911 for mental health crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Sampson County deputies shot a 22-year-old man identified by family members as Shawn West Jr., who died in the shooting outside a Dollar General Market in Faison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-says-22-year-old-man-shot-killed-by-sampson-co-deputies-called-911-for-mental-health-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-says-22-year-old-man-shot-killed-by-sampson-co-deputies-called-911-for-mental-health-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police searching for driver after woman hit by vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the woman is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-searching-for-driver-after-woman-hit-by-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-searching-for-driver-after-woman-hit-by-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested, charged with trying to rob Dollar General store in Goldsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested on Thursday and charged with trying to rob a Dollar General in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-charged-with-trying-to-rob-dollar-general-store-in-goldsboro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-charged-with-trying-to-rob-dollar-general-store-in-goldsboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in deadly Vance County shooting, charged with first-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vance County deputies have arrested 23-year-old Amari Williams in connection with a Thursday morning shooting on Lynnbank Estates Road. It left a man dead and a woman hospitalized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-deadly-vance-county-shooting-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-deadly-vance-county-shooting-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found dead from gunshot wound in Durham, homicide investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Cornwallis Road and South Roxboro Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-dead-from-gunshot-wound-in-durham-homicide-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-dead-from-gunshot-wound-in-durham-homicide-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man accused of pipe bomb hoax held on $250,000 bond, faces federal detainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County judge set a $250,000 bond for 33-year-old Christopher Carnes, who is charged with perpetrating a hoax after allegedly telling officers at a Raleigh Police Department substation that he had a pipe bomb in his vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-accused-of-pipe-bomb-hoax-held-on-250000-bond-faces-federal-detainer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-accused-of-pipe-bomb-hoax-held-on-250000-bond-faces-federal-detainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘More wishes come true’: Canes stay in touch with Make-A-Wish family during Stanley Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Stanley Cup run for the Carolina Hurricanes means more to one Washington family. JoJo, or Joseph, was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, and in 2023, Make-A-Wish granted his dream to meet Sebastian Aho. Now, Joseph is watching every game of this Stanley Cup Final.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-wishes-come-true-canes-stay-in-touch-with-make-a-wish-family-during-stanley-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-wishes-come-true-canes-stay-in-touch-with-make-a-wish-family-during-stanley-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County restaurant owner charged with embezzling nearly $179K in sales tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County businesswoman, Marcella Aguado De La Cruz, was arrested and charged with six counts of felony embezzlement for allegedly misappropriating nearly $179,000 in state sales taxes from her two restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-restaurant-owner-charged-with-embezzling-nearly-179k-in-sales-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-restaurant-owner-charged-with-embezzling-nearly-179k-in-sales-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pilot a blueprint for newspaper success in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when newspapers across the country are shrinking or disappearing, The Pilot in Southern Pines has become an example of how a local news organization is diversifying to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-pilot-a-blueprint-for-newspaper-success-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-pilot-a-blueprint-for-newspaper-success-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows deputy take swing at truck driver in courthouse, driver fights back]]></title><description><![CDATA[A now-viral video shows a Northampton County deputy taking a swing at a man who was trying to attend his court date. A fight ensued. Don Long II, who's a truck driver, says he was pepper sprayed and not allowed to wash his eyes, leading to permanent damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-deputy-take-swing-at-truck-driver-in-courthouse-driver-fights-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-deputy-take-swing-at-truck-driver-in-courthouse-driver-fights-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount police officer killed in off-duty ATV accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rocky Mount police officer was killed Wednesday evening in an ATV accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-police-officer-killed-in-off-duty-atv-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-police-officer-killed-in-off-duty-atv-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash blocks US 70 in Johnston County, at least 3 vehicles involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 on Thursday flew over the scene of a serious crash on U.S. 70 in Johnston County blocking the westbound lanes near Pine Level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-blocks-us-70-in-johnston-county-at-least-3-vehicles-involved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-blocks-us-70-in-johnston-county-at-least-3-vehicles-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on US 70 in Johnston County; at least 3 vehicles involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 on Thursday flew over a fatal crash on U.S. 70 in Johnston County on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-us-70-in-johnston-county-at-least-3-vehicles-involved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-us-70-in-johnston-county-at-least-3-vehicles-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck driver injured in crash on I-85 in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A truck ran off Interstate 85 in Orange County during the Thursday morning commute, creating slowdowns near Hillsborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-injured-in-crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-injured-in-crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash on I-85 in Orange County blocks lanes near I-40]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash on Interstate 85 in Orange County is creating slowdowns Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county-blocks-lanes-near-i-40/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county-blocks-lanes-near-i-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two children seriously hurt after being hit by cars in Hoke County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two separate crashes left two children hospitalized in Hoke County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-children-seriously-hurt-after-being-hit-by-cars-in-hoke-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-children-seriously-hurt-after-being-hit-by-cars-in-hoke-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro police investigate shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police responded to a reported shooting near Vanderbilt Circle early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-police-investigate-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-police-investigate-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female wounded in overnight Goldsboro shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police responded to a shooting reported near Vanderbilt Circle early Thursday morning.A woman was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/female-wounded-in-overnight-goldsboro-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/female-wounded-in-overnight-goldsboro-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman seriously injured after being hit by truck on I-85 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the pedestrian was hit near the exit to Cole Mill Road around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-truck-on-i-85-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-truck-on-i-85-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium-ion battery started garbage truck fire, Morrisville leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire startedon Mondayin the back compactor of a GFL Environmental waste truck in the Preston Meadow View neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lithium-ion-battery-started-garbage-truck-fire-morrisville-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lithium-ion-battery-started-garbage-truck-fire-morrisville-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer in Franklin County arrested, accused of covering up sex while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Royale Police Officer Samuel Marcum was fired and arrested on Wednesday. According to arrest warrants, Marcum was an officer when he threw his body camera into Lake Royale to hide the fact that he was having sex inside his patrol car while on duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officer-in-franklin-county-arrested-accused-of-covering-up-sex-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-officer-in-franklin-county-arrested-accused-of-covering-up-sex-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A police officer in Franklin County arrested, accused of covering up sex while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Royale Police Officer Samuel Marcum was fired and arrested on Wednesday. According to arrest warrants, Marcum was an officer when he threw his body camera into Lake Royale to hide the fact that he was having sex inside his patrol car while on duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-police-officer-in-franklin-county-arrested-accused-of-covering-up-sex-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-police-officer-in-franklin-county-arrested-accused-of-covering-up-sex-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands without power as crews investigate downed trees and large outdoor fire in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Duke Energy officials, 1,597 customers are without power Wednesday evening in Orange County. The outage comes as crews investigate downed trees and a large outdoor fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-without-power-as-crews-investigate-downed-trees-and-large-outdoor-fire-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-without-power-as-crews-investigate-downed-trees-and-large-outdoor-fire-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored for hundreds after downed tree, large outdoor fire reported in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Duke Energy officials, 1,597 customers lost power in Orange County. Power was restored to most people by late Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-for-hundreds-after-downed-tree-large-outdoor-fire-reported-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-for-hundreds-after-downed-tree-large-outdoor-fire-reported-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after crash in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said a 60-year-old man died after he crashed into a tree on Wednesday on Tabor Church Road. Troopers have not released the man's name or any information on what caused the car to crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition demands accountability at Harnett County Animal Shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding accountability after a state investigation found 42 dogs were improperly euthanized at the Harnett County Animal Shelter, resulting in fines and the shelter manager being placed on administrative leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/petition-demands-accountability-at-harnett-county-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/petition-demands-accountability-at-harnett-county-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro police arrest mother, two others after 1-year-old treated with second-degree burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry Combee, 27, was arrested just one month after officers said her 1-year-old son was treated for second-degree burns. Her arrest comes after officers arrested two other people in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-police-arrest-mother-two-others-after-1-year-old-treated-with-second-degree-burns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-police-arrest-mother-two-others-after-1-year-old-treated-with-second-degree-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex homeowners face tax increase to expand public safety, utlities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget passed on Tuesday raises Apex's property tax rate from 35.6 cents to 37.35 cents per $100 of assessed value, or a cost of about $105 more per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-homeowners-face-tax-increase-to-expand-public-safety-utlities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-homeowners-face-tax-increase-to-expand-public-safety-utlities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as drought continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the goal is to preserve water resources while maintaining capacity for essential services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-asks-residents-to-voluntarily-conserve-water-as-drought-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-asks-residents-to-voluntarily-conserve-water-as-drought-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man threated Raleigh substation with pipe bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said a man told detectives he had a pipe bomb in his vehicle while parked in a substation parking lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-threated-raleigh-substation-with-pipe-bomb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-threated-raleigh-substation-with-pipe-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No threat found: Man claimed to have pipe bomb outside Raleigh police substation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man sparked a police response on Wednesday morning after claiming he had a pipe bomb inside his vehicle parked at the Raleigh police northeast substation on Greens Dairy Road. Authorities investigated, but found no hazardous items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-threat-found-man-claimed-to-have-pipe-bomb-outside-raleigh-police-substation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-threat-found-man-claimed-to-have-pipe-bomb-outside-raleigh-police-substation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after claiming he had pipe bomb at Raleigh police substation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man faces two counts of perpetrating a hoax in a public building after Raleigh police said he claimed to have a pipe bomb in his vehicle while parked at the department's northeast substation. Officers found no hazardous materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-claiming-he-had-pipe-bomb-at-raleigh-police-substation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-claiming-he-had-pipe-bomb-at-raleigh-police-substation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisville passes 26-27 budget with no tax increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Morrisville adopted its 2027 Annual Operating Budget at Tuesday's town council meeting, holding the property tax rate flat at $0.35 per $100 of value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morrisville-passes-26-27-budget-with-no-tax-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morrisville-passes-26-27-budget-with-no-tax-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four cars, including deputy vehicle, towed away from Sanford apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deputy's vehicle was one of several cars towed away from a Sanford apartment complex with serious damage early Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-cars-including-deputy-vehicle-towed-away-from-sanford-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-cars-including-deputy-vehicle-towed-away-from-sanford-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy vehicle apparently involved in crash at Sanford apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is at the scene of a large police presence at a Sanford apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputy-vehicle-apparently-involved-in-crash-at-sanford-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputy-vehicle-apparently-involved-in-crash-at-sanford-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old shot before crashing into cars at Sanford apartment complex dies, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old died Wednesday following a shooting and crash at an apartment complex in Sanford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-shot-before-crashing-into-cars-at-sanford-apartment-complex-dies-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-shot-before-crashing-into-cars-at-sanford-apartment-complex-dies-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reported stabbing in Garner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a reported stabbing near Avery Street in Garner late Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reported-stabbing-in-garner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reported-stabbing-in-garner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh teens speak out on violence, safety concerns during community discussion at Dix Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens from across Raleigh gathered at All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park to discuss their concerns about violence, including school shootings, lockdowns, and violence in public spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-teens-speak-out-on-violence-safety-concerns-during-community-discussion-at-dix-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-teens-speak-out-on-violence-safety-concerns-during-community-discussion-at-dix-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes fan has skin in the game after making tattoo-driven promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fan Bryson Karbley has two new tattoos after making promises on X for Games 2 and 3. Two memorable comebacks later, he's got some permanent ink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fan-has-skin-in-the-game-after-making-tattoo-driven-promises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fan-has-skin-in-the-game-after-making-tattoo-driven-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21-year-old killed in shooting, Goldsboro police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[21-year-old, Terryon Davis of Goldsboro was shot and killed Tuesday morning in Goldsboro, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/21-year-old-killed-in-shooting-goldsboro-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/21-year-old-killed-in-shooting-goldsboro-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville police ask for help identifying accused gunman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are asking the community for help identifying a person accused of shooting a man near a business on Murchinson Road in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-ask-for-help-identifying-accused-gunman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-ask-for-help-identifying-accused-gunman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham: West Point on the Eno Park closing for accessibility upgrades; will reopen next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham leaders on Tuesday annoucned that one of its parks will close for the rest of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-west-point-on-the-eno-park-closing-for-accessibility-upgrades-will-reopen-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-west-point-on-the-eno-park-closing-for-accessibility-upgrades-will-reopen-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edgecombe County staff member resigns after accusation she shoved 5-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[District leaders said Diahanna Lynn Woods resigned from Princeville Elementary School on Tuesday. According to arrest warrants, she is accused of shoving a 5-year-old girl in the chest and pulling her by the arms multiple times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/edgecombe-county-staff-member-resigns-after-accusation-she-shoved-5-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/edgecombe-county-staff-member-resigns-after-accusation-she-shoved-5-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes' creative team produces the flair, energy that keeps fans pumped]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 13-person creative team is responsible for the social media videos you see on your phone, the playoff towels that drape across your seat and the videos that boom across Lenovo Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-creative-team-produces-the-flair-energy-that-keeps-fans-pumped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-creative-team-produces-the-flair-energy-that-keeps-fans-pumped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina man fined $2,200 after shooting 12-foot gator multiple times, state finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina resident has pleaded guilty to a charge after authorities said he admitted to unlawfully killing an alligator. A state investigation found the 12-foot gator shot multiple times along Highway 264 in Dare County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-man-fined-2200-after-shooting-12-foot-gator-multiple-times-state-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-man-fined-2200-after-shooting-12-foot-gator-multiple-times-state-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for woman missing for 5 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office will search the Cape Fear River area for Laniyah Whitted, who went missing on November 16, 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-continues-for-woman-missing-for-5-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-continues-for-woman-missing-for-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland County Sheriff's Office continues search for woman missing for 5 years; expect delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office will search the Cape Fear River area for Laniyah Whitted, who went missing on November 16, 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-sheriffs-office-continues-search-for-woman-missing-for-5-years-expect-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-sheriffs-office-continues-search-for-woman-missing-for-5-years-expect-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Charlotte light rail stabbing found incompetent to stand trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeCarlos Brown Jr, the man charged in last year's Charlotte light rail stabbing, was found incompetent to stand trial, federal prosecutors said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-charlotte-light-rail-stabbing-found-incompetent-to-stand-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-charlotte-light-rail-stabbing-found-incompetent-to-stand-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Prosecutors to argue pre-trail motions should be sealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for accused murderer Miguel Salguero-Olivares will argue against prosecutors' request to seal future motions in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-prosecutors-to-argue-pre-trail-motions-should-be-sealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-prosecutors-to-argue-pre-trail-motions-should-be-sealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Prosecutors expected to argue pre-trial motions should be sealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for accused murderer Miguel Salguero-Olivares will argue against prosecutors' request to seal future motions in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-prosecutors-expected-to-argue-pre-trial-motions-should-be-sealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-prosecutors-expected-to-argue-pre-trial-motions-should-be-sealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Judge hears arguments over sealing of pretrial motions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case argued at a hearing on Tuesday that a judge to keep future pre-trial motions out of the public's view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-judge-hears-arguments-over-sealing-of-pretrial-motions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-judge-hears-arguments-over-sealing-of-pretrial-motions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Accused killer to appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for accused murderer Miguel Salguero-Olivares will argue against prosecutors' request to seal future motions in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-accused-killer-to-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-accused-killer-to-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Accused killer appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for accused murderer Miguel Salguero-Olivares will argue against prosecutors' request to seal future motions in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-accused-killer-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-accused-killer-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte police school resource officer surpised with new SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officer Gladden, school resource officer is recognized as Hyundai's Hometown Hero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-police-school-resource-officer-surpised-with-new-suv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-police-school-resource-officer-surpised-with-new-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Found safe: Amber Alert canceled for 11-year-old girl in Greensboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert has been canceled for Kamora Thomas, an 11-year-old girl who was missing from Greensboro. Thomas has been found safe, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/found-safe-amber-alert-canceled-for-11-year-old-girl-in-greensboro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/found-safe-amber-alert-canceled-for-11-year-old-girl-in-greensboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert: 11-year-old girl in pink pajama pants last seen in Greensboro, may be in orange Jeep]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert has been issued for Kamora Thomas, an 11-year-old girl, in Greensboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-11-year-old-girl-in-pink-pajama-pants-last-seen-in-greensboro-may-be-in-orange-jeep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-11-year-old-girl-in-pink-pajama-pants-last-seen-in-greensboro-may-be-in-orange-jeep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: At what point are heat alerts issued in North Carolina?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat Advisories are issued in Central North Carolina when the heat index reaches 104&deg; to 109&deg;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-at-what-point-are-heat-alerts-issued-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-at-what-point-are-heat-alerts-issued-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland Co. detective's car involved in crash in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators said the crash happened after a pickup truck ran a stop sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-co-detectives-car-involved-in-crash-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-co-detectives-car-involved-in-crash-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland Co. detective injured after Fayetteville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators said the crash happened after a pickup truck ran a stop sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-co-detective-injured-after-fayetteville-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-co-detective-injured-after-fayetteville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main rupture leads to voluntary water conservation efforts in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Johnston County water districts were asked to conserve water for 24 hours after a water main ruptured Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-rupture-leads-to-voluntary-water-conservation-efforts-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-rupture-leads-to-voluntary-water-conservation-efforts-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham County approves budget with property tax increase, more money for schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.05 billion budget that includes a 2.5-cent property tax increase, adding about $90 each year to the tax bill of a $450,000 home. The spending plan also boosts funding for Durham Public Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-approves-budget-with-property-tax-increase-more-money-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-approves-budget-with-property-tax-increase-more-money-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people found dead from gunshot wounds during welfare check in Vance County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vance County deputies discovered a man and a woman dead from gunshot wounds on Monday morning inside a home. The deputies were conducting a welfare check after the pair failed to report to work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-found-dead-from-gunshot-wounds-during-welfare-check-in-vance-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-found-dead-from-gunshot-wounds-during-welfare-check-in-vance-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabid fox charges Chatham County woman, no one bitten or scratched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fox that charged at a woman over the weekend on her driveway in Chatham County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to evaluate potential exposures among those involved in the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rabid-fox-charges-chatham-county-woman-no-one-bitten-or-scratched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rabid-fox-charges-chatham-county-woman-no-one-bitten-or-scratched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers in a pickle: How the drought is affecting the short cukes growing season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drought conditions continue to plague farmers and ranchers in North Carolina. And if you love pickles, you could see a change at the store if the drought persists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-in-a-pickle-how-the-drought-is-affecting-the-short-cukes-growing-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/farmers-in-a-pickle-how-the-drought-is-affecting-the-short-cukes-growing-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders approve property tax increase as part of $1.77 billion budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a $1.77 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a 1.7-cent property tax increase. It adds about $67 each year to the tax bill of a median-priced $450,000 home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-approve-property-tax-increase-as-part-of-177-billion-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-approve-property-tax-increase-as-part-of-177-billion-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders approve property tax increase as part of $1.76 billion budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a $1.76 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a 1.7-cent property tax increase. It adds about $67 each year to the tax bill of a median-priced $450,000 home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-approve-property-tax-increase-as-part-of-176-billion-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-approve-property-tax-increase-as-part-of-176-billion-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County High School graduation guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you need to know ahead of graduation weekend for your WCPSS senior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-high-school-graduation-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-high-school-graduation-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Was the Voting Rights Act created because of Democrat gerrymandering?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress wrote and passed the 1965 law "because of the Democrat party at the time, especially in the South, who were racially gerrymandering districts to disenfranchise Black voters," said U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-was-the-voting-rights-act-created-because-of-democrat-gerrymandering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-was-the-voting-rights-act-created-because-of-democrat-gerrymandering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police arrest one suspect, search for second in Pokémon card robbery case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police arrested one person and are searching for another after an armed robbery linked to a Pok&eacute;mon trading card meetup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-arrest-one-suspect-search-for-second-in-pokmon-card-robbery-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-arrest-one-suspect-search-for-second-in-pokmon-card-robbery-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-year-old killed after getting hit by car in Hoke County, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 5-year-old child died after getting hit by a car on Saturday afternoon along Grove Walk Road in Raeford, according to the Hoke County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-year-old-killed-after-getting-hit-by-car-in-hoke-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-year-old-killed-after-getting-hit-by-car-in-hoke-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed, Atrium execs poised to make merger case to Wake County officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A merger between two hospital systems &mdash; which has drawn considerable scrutiny and criticism from state officials since it was announced last month &mdash; requires the blessing of commissioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-execs-poised-to-make-merger-case-to-wake-county-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-execs-poised-to-make-merger-case-to-wake-county-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed, Atrium execs make merger case to Wake County officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A merger between two hospital systems &mdash; which has drawn considerable scrutiny and criticism from state officials since it was announced last month &mdash; requires the blessing of commissioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-execs-make-merger-case-to-wake-county-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-execs-make-merger-case-to-wake-county-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary Police investigate shooting at Fenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning in the Fenton parking lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-investigate-shooting-at-fenton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-investigate-shooting-at-fenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie opens up about how she's coping with her mother's disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie opened up to the public on Monday about how she's coping with the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/today-co-anchor-savannah-guthrie-opens-up-about-how-shes-coping-with-her-mothers-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/today-co-anchor-savannah-guthrie-opens-up-about-how-shes-coping-with-her-mothers-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two shootings on Hoover Road in Durham in less than 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was shot around 12:50 a.m. A second person was shot this afternoon around 2:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two shootings on Hoover Road in Durahm in less than 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was shot around 12:50 a.m. A second person was shot this afternoon around 2:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durahm-in-less-than-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durahm-in-less-than-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mann killled in one of two shootings on Hoover Road in Durham in less than 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was shot around 12:50 a.m. A second person was shot this afternoon around 2:15 p.m. and died from their injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mann-killled-in-one-of-two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mann-killled-in-one-of-two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killled in one of two shootings on Hoover Road in Durham in less than 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was shot around 12:50 a.m. A second person was shot this afternoon around 2:15 p.m. and died from their injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killled-in-one-of-two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killled-in-one-of-two-shootings-on-hoover-road-in-durham-in-less-than-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl shot overnight in Durham has serious injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was shot overnight in Durham, police confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-shot-overnight-in-durham-has-serious-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-shot-overnight-in-durham-has-serious-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S. Saunders Street reopens in Raleigh after car crashes into utility pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of S. Saunders Street near the Harley Dealership was closed after a crash on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/s-saunders-street-reopens-in-raleigh-after-car-crashes-into-utility-pole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/s-saunders-street-reopens-in-raleigh-after-car-crashes-into-utility-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S. Saunders Street closed in Raleigh after car crashes into utility pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of S. Saunders Street near the Harley Dealership was closed after a crash on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/s-saunders-street-closed-in-raleigh-after-car-crashes-into-utility-pole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/s-saunders-street-closed-in-raleigh-after-car-crashes-into-utility-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Man seriously injured in stabbing on Merriweather Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed Sunday night in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-on-merriweather-circle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-on-merriweather-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Co. Commissioners set to discuss WakeMed-Atrium deal on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board is expected to grill Wake Med executives on details of the merger and what role the county would play in it. County commissioners appoint directors to WakeMed's board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-co-commissioners-set-to-discuss-wakemed-atrium-deal-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-co-commissioners-set-to-discuss-wakemed-atrium-deal-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck driver charged in deadly Harnett County crash released from jail, awaits court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News has learned that a truck driver charged in a deadly Harnett County crash on Friday has been released from jail as he waits for his next court hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail-awaits-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail-awaits-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck driver charged in deadly Harnett County crash out on bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News has learned that a truck driver charged in a deadly Harnett County crash on Friday has been released from jail as he waits for his next court hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-out-on-bond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-out-on-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Something needs to be done': Truck driver charged in deadly Harnett County crash released from jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News has learned that a truck driver charged in a deadly Harnett County crash on Friday has been released from jail as he waits for his next court hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/something-needs-to-be-done-truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/something-needs-to-be-done-truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Something needs to be done": Truck driver charged in deadly Harnett County crash released from jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News has learned that a truck driver charged in a deadly Harnett County crash on Friday has been released from jail as he waits for his next court hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/something-needs-to-be-done-truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/something-needs-to-be-done-truck-driver-charged-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash-released-from-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews locate body of kayaker at Roanoke Rapids Lake in Halifax County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews in Halifax County have located the body of a kayaker who went missing last month on Roanoke Rapids Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-locate-body-of-kayaker-at-roanoke-rapids-lake-in-halifax-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-locate-body-of-kayaker-at-roanoke-rapids-lake-in-halifax-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for revenue, NC lawmakers agree to raise taxes on sports gambling operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers have discussed other ways to increase revenue through gambling and the state lottery, people familiar with the negotiations tell WRAL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/looking-for-revenue-nc-lawmakers-agree-to-raise-taxes-on-sports-gambling-operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/looking-for-revenue-nc-lawmakers-agree-to-raise-taxes-on-sports-gambling-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee County fugitive found, now back behind bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee County Sheriff's Office said Jonathon Michael Jackson, 39, was arrested on Thursday after he was mistakenly released from jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lee-county-fugitive-found-now-back-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lee-county-fugitive-found-now-back-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car drives through Wilmington Farmers Market, injuring several people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday morning a car crashed into pedestrians at the Wilmington Farmers Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-drives-through-wilmington-farmers-market-injuring-several-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-drives-through-wilmington-farmers-market-injuring-several-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Fire crews work to contain house fire on Redbud Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Fire Department is on scene of a house fire on Redbud Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-work-to-contain-house-fire-on-redbud-lane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-work-to-contain-house-fire-on-redbud-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one hurt after Raleigh house fire near Wade Avenue, cause still unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said no one was hurt after a home on Saturday on Redbud Lane near Wade Avenue. Investigators are still working to learn what caused the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-raleigh-house-fire-near-wade-avenue-cause-still-unknown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-raleigh-house-fire-near-wade-avenue-cause-still-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrightsville Beach reports high number of rip current rescues for the start of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrightville Beach has seen about 50 rip current rescues in the past two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrightsville-beach-reports-high-number-of-rip-current-rescues-for-the-start-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrightsville-beach-reports-high-number-of-rip-current-rescues-for-the-start-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Run for love' raises money for Triangle LGBTQ organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Run for Love 5K at Dix Park will donate proceeds to Raleigh Pride and the LGBT Center of Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/run-for-love-raises-money-for-triangle-lgbtq-organizations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/run-for-love-raises-money-for-triangle-lgbtq-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Run for love' raises money for Triangle LGBT organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Run for Love 5K at Dix Park will donate proceeds to Raleigh Pride and the LGBT Center of Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/run-for-love-raises-money-for-triangle-lgbt-organizations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/run-for-love-raises-money-for-triangle-lgbt-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed by freight train in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was hit by a freight train around 3 a.m. Satruday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-by-freight-train-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-by-freight-train-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run in High Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-year-old-boy-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-high-point/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-year-old-boy-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-high-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men face charges after overnight shooting on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a man and a woman were shot after a fight overnight on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. The accused shooter, Nashon Ramsey, 30, was arrested at the scene. The man who was shot also faces charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-face-charges-after-overnight-shooting-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-face-charges-after-overnight-shooting-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured in Glenwood Ave shooting in downtown Raleigh early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police arrested a suspect in a shooting on Glenwood Ave, two people were injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-injured-in-glenwood-ave-shooting-in-downtown-raleigh-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-injured-in-glenwood-ave-shooting-in-downtown-raleigh-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after shooting two people on Glenwood Ave early Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police arrested a suspect in a shooting on Glenwood Ave, two people were injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-shooting-two-people-on-glenwood-ave-early-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-shooting-two-people-on-glenwood-ave-early-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hurt in stabbing in Durham, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a stabbing in Durham Friday night. It happened around 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of Arlington Street, according to officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hurt-in-stabbing-in-durham-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hurt-in-stabbing-in-durham-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County officials reversed a decision to remove Pride Month displays from public libraries less than 24 hours after issuing the directive, prompting community members, library workers and LGBTQ advocates to demand answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-reverses-decision-to-remove-pride-month-library-displays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-reverses-decision-to-remove-pride-month-library-displays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in high-speed crash on Fayetteville Road in Fuquay-Varina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was killed Friday in a crash near Fayetteville Road and Ransdell Road in Fuquay-Varina, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-in-high-speed-crash-on-fayetteville-road-in-fuquay-varina/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-in-high-speed-crash-on-fayetteville-road-in-fuquay-varina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in high-speed crash in Fuquay-Varina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was killed Friday in a crash near Fayetteville Road and Ransdell Road in Fuquay-Varina, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-in-high-speed-crash-in-fuquay-varina/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-killed-in-high-speed-crash-in-fuquay-varina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed woman near New Bern Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have arrested 25-year-old Isaiah Gray in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that killed Nicole White on May 15 along Shanta Drive near New Bern Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-woman-near-new-bern-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-woman-near-new-bern-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer crashes into car at stop light in Harnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surveillance video captured the moments a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a car at a stoplight on NC-97 in Harnett County. It is unclear who was involved in the crash and if there were any injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crashes-into-car-at-stop-light-in-harnett-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crashes-into-car-at-stop-light-in-harnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after child killed, another seriously injured in Harnett County tractor-trailer crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, David Allen Cuellar was arrested after he was accused of crashing into a car at a stoplight on NC-87 in Harnett County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-child-killed-another-seriously-injured-in-harnett-county-tractor-trailer-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-child-killed-another-seriously-injured-in-harnett-county-tractor-trailer-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roxboro man previously convicted of attempted murder arrested, facing new attempted murder charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roxboro police said Jabryant Avian Stanton, 32, turned himself in to police on Friday after he was accused of shooting another man just one day before. He faces several charges, including attempted murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-man-previously-convicted-of-attempted-murder-arrested-facing-new-attempted-murder-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-man-previously-convicted-of-attempted-murder-arrested-facing-new-attempted-murder-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews investigate large outdoor fire in northern Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene on Old Weaver Trail in northern Wake County on Friday as crews were working to put out a fire. It is unclear what caused the fire and if there were any injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-investigate-large-outdoor-fire-in-northern-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-investigate-large-outdoor-fire-in-northern-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoRaleigh is suspending R-Line service downtown again]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoRaleigh will temporarily suspend the R-Line Downtown Circulator beginning Aug. 9 due to declining ridership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goraleigh-is-suspending-r-line-service-downtown-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goraleigh-is-suspending-r-line-service-downtown-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caniacs amplified: The science behind what makes Lenovo Center so loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say there's a reason why Lenovo Center is often called the "loudest house" in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caniacs-amplified-the-science-behind-what-makes-lenovo-center-so-loud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caniacs-amplified-the-science-behind-what-makes-lenovo-center-so-loud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed in head-on crash on NC Highway 705 in Moore County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman died Friday morning in a head-on crash on North Carolina Highway 705 near Huey Road in Moore County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-in-head-on-crash-on-nc-highway-705-in-moore-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-in-head-on-crash-on-nc-highway-705-in-moore-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County leaders blame a 'nonprofit loophole' for hike in property taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County and state leaders want to tackle a growing affordable housing tax loophole they say is costing local governments millions in revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-blame-a-nonprofit-loophole-for-hike-in-property-taxes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-blame-a-nonprofit-loophole-for-hike-in-property-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Benson appoints Tanner O'Quin as interim town manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanner O'Quin is currently serving as the town of Benson's planning director will take over interim town manager responsibilies on June 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/town-of-benson-appoints-tanner-oquin-as-interim-town-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/town-of-benson-appoints-tanner-oquin-as-interim-town-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Benson interim town manager promises revitalization; permanent replacement search still underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials announced on Friday Tanner O'Quin would serve as the interim town manager. O'Quin told WRAL News his number one priority is revitalizing the work culture and environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-benson-interim-town-manager-promises-revitalization-permanent-replacement-search-still-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-benson-interim-town-manager-promises-revitalization-permanent-replacement-search-still-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick missing brothers found safe; father arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brunswick County missing brothers found safe. Their father, Brandon Wilcox is accused of violating a court-issued custody order. He is in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-missing-brothers-found-safe-father-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-missing-brothers-found-safe-father-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick Co. Amber Alert issued for two brothers, believed to be in danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators said the kids are believed to be with their father, Brandon Wilcox. He is accused of violating a court-issued custody order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-co-amber-alert-issued-for-two-brothers-believed-to-be-in-danger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-co-amber-alert-issued-for-two-brothers-believed-to-be-in-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes fans flock to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fans flocked to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes fans flock to downtown Raleigh for dramatic Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fans flocked to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-dramatic-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-dramatic-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for escaped Vance County inmates stretches into 3rd day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Miles and LiShawn Knott made the break from Vance County Detention Center, where they were being held on multiple drug trafficking and gun charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-escaped-vance-county-inmates-stretches-into-3rd-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-escaped-vance-county-inmates-stretches-into-3rd-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for escaped inmates wanted on drug, gun charges stretches into 3rd day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Miles and LiShawn Knott made the break from Vance County Detention Center, where they were being held on multiple drug trafficking and gun charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-escaped-inmates-wanted-on-drug-gun-charges-stretches-into-3rd-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-escaped-inmates-wanted-on-drug-gun-charges-stretches-into-3rd-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials say search for two missing Vance County inmates reaches critical milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Marshals, the chances of locating an escapee close to the jail decrease significantly as time passes and the possibility grows that they have traveled out of the area. Investigators are now focused on answering one question: Where did they go next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-reaches-critical-milestone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-reaches-critical-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials say search for two missing Vance County inmates approaches critical window]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Marshals, the chances of locating an escapee close to the jail decrease significantly as time passes and the possibility grows that they have traveled out of the area. Investigators are now focused on answering one question: Where did they go next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-approaches-critical-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-approaches-critical-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina to pay UNC $1M for canceling football series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cancellation leaves North Carolina without any Power 4 opponents on its nonconference schedule in 2028 and 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-carolina-to-pay-unc-1m-for-canceling-football-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-carolina-to-pay-unc-1m-for-canceling-football-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested, accused of stealing nearly $28K worth of electronics from FedEx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County deputies arrested Christopher Allen Webb, 24, and Jahon Donnell Scott, 25, on Wednesday. Deputies said the two are accused of stealing $27,901.95 worth of electronics from the delivery trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-accused-of-stealing-nearly-28k-worth-of-electronics-from-fedex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-accused-of-stealing-nearly-28k-worth-of-electronics-from-fedex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets prison time for punch that killed Raleigh restaurant manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Millette's family said the sentencing was closure to this legal chapter, not to their grief journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-prison-time-for-punch-that-killed-raleigh-restaurant-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-prison-time-for-punch-that-killed-raleigh-restaurant-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Triangle summers heat up, here's where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for relief from the heat? Explore swimming holes, lake beaches, splash pads and other places to cool off in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-triangle-summers-heat-up-heres-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-triangle-summers-heat-up-heres-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump on Reflecting Pool renovation timeline, cost and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump ordered a renovation of the National Mall&rsquo;s Reflecting Pool, but has exaggerated the pool&rsquo;s size, the renovation timeline and costs. He also changed his tune on the project's central contractor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-on-reflecting-pool-renovation-timeline-cost-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-on-reflecting-pool-renovation-timeline-cost-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson cat rescue destroyed by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a house fire in Wilson Wednesday evening that injured the homeowner and killed up to 30 cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-cat-rescue-destroyed-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-cat-rescue-destroyed-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purrfect sacrifice: Woman burned trying to rescue cats from house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 rescue cats were killed in a house fire in Wilson County on Wednesday. The house belonged to Alice Pierce, who operates Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue out of the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/purrfect-sacrifice-woman-burned-trying-to-rescue-cats-from-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/purrfect-sacrifice-woman-burned-trying-to-rescue-cats-from-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Wilson animal rescue leaves homeowner injured, 30 cats dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a house fire in Wilson on Wednesday evening that injured the homeowner and killed up to 30 cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-wilson-animal-rescue-leaves-homeowner-injured-30-cats-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-wilson-animal-rescue-leaves-homeowner-injured-30-cats-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of rescue cats die in Wilson County fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 rescue cats were killed in a house fire in Wilson County on Wednesday. The house belonged to Alice Pierce, who operates Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue out of the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-of-rescue-cats-die-in-wilson-county-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-of-rescue-cats-die-in-wilson-county-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bling or BBQ: Raleigh mayor places friendly bet with Vegas mayor during Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Stanley Cup Final heats up, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell has placed a friendly bet with the mayor of Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bling-or-bbq-raleigh-mayor-places-friendly-bet-with-vegas-mayor-during-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bling-or-bbq-raleigh-mayor-places-friendly-bet-with-vegas-mayor-during-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman shot near Oxford Manor Apartments in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police are investigating after a report of a person shot near Old Oxford Road on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-shot-near-oxford-manor-apartments-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-shot-near-oxford-manor-apartments-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicides up, robberies down: Durham police to share 2026 crime stats with city leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham city leaders will get a crime update from the Durham Police Department on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicides-up-robberies-down-durham-police-to-share-2026-crime-stats-with-city-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicides-up-robberies-down-durham-police-to-share-2026-crime-stats-with-city-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead in pedestrian crash on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious pedestrian crash closed part of Glenwood Avenue near Hilburn Drive early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-in-pedestrian-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-in-pedestrian-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in wheelchair killed in crash on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in a wheelchair was hit and killed on Glenwood Avenue early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-wheelchair-killed-in-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-wheelchair-killed-in-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least two children killed, Woman and child hospitalized in Fayetteville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash claimed at least two children, left another seriously hurt and a woman in the hospital late Wednesday night in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-two-children-killed-woman-and-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-two-children-killed-woman-and-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 2 children killed, another child hospitalized in Fayetteville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash claimed the lives of at least two children and sent another child to the hospital late Wednesday night in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-2-children-killed-another-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-2-children-killed-another-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found shot at Wake County apartment, sheriff's office investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in the hospital Wednesday night after he was found with a gunshot wound outside an apartment in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-shot-at-wake-county-apartment-sheriffs-office-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-shot-at-wake-county-apartment-sheriffs-office-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former staffer alleges sexual harassment in ethics complaint against NC insurance commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey received a copy of a complaint filed with the state Ethics Commission that alleges he sent inappropriate text messages to one of his employees. &ldquo;The truth will come out," Causey says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-staffer-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-ethics-complaint-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-staffer-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-ethics-complaint-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Whatley holds campaign roundtable on 'No Tax on Tips' as Senate race heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Michael Whatley, says he wants tipped workers in North Carolina to keep more of their money. He is supporting a bill making its way through the statehouse to remove tax on tips and overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-whatley-holds-campaign-roundtable-on-no-tax-on-tips-as-senate-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-whatley-holds-campaign-roundtable-on-no-tax-on-tips-as-senate-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robeson County woman declared dead by judge after 2015 disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Graham, who went missing in 2015 in Robeson County, has legally been declared dead, the Robeson County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-woman-declared-dead-by-judge-after-2015-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-woman-declared-dead-by-judge-after-2015-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once neglected, Mr. Pickles finds a second chance at life and love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a month after being rescued during a well-being check in Chatham County, the cocker spaniel now known as Mr. Pickles is wagging his tail, giving kisses and rediscovering joy thanks to the people who stepped in to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/once-neglected-mr-pickles-finds-a-second-chance-at-life-and-love/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/once-neglected-mr-pickles-finds-a-second-chance-at-life-and-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court appearance postponed for man arrested in decades-old sexual assault cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reginald Taylor, 48, was initially set to appear in court on Wednesday. He was arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in December 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-appearance-postponed-for-man-arrested-in-decades-old-sexual-assault-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-appearance-postponed-for-man-arrested-in-decades-old-sexual-assault-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people displaced after fire damages home in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the home on Topping Lane, where several firefighters were seen assessing the heavy damage to the home. The home appeared to have severe fire damage toward the back and in the yard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-displaced-after-fire-damages-home-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-displaced-after-fire-damages-home-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages home on Topping Lane in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 spotted several firefighters at a home on Topping Drive. The home appeared to have severe fire damage toward the back and in the yard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-home-on-topping-lane-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-home-on-topping-lane-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputies arrest Raleigh man in connection with early morning stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County sheriff&rsquo;s deputies have arrested Felipe Soto in connection with a stabbing that left two people seriously injured early Sunday morning in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-arrest-raleigh-man-in-connection-with-early-morning-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-arrest-raleigh-man-in-connection-with-early-morning-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elm City water outage renews frustration about quality concerns, Town says fixes are on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, a water outage left the town without water for hours, renewing concerns among residents who say they&rsquo;ve spent years dealing with discolored, foul-smelling water and repeated notices about water quality problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/elm-city-water-outage-renews-frustration-about-quality-concerns-town-says-fixes-are-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/elm-city-water-outage-renews-frustration-about-quality-concerns-town-says-fixes-are-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows 2 escapees running from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-2-escapees-running-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-2-escapees-running-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two inmates escape Vance County jail, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources tell WRAL News that deputies are searching for Li'Shawn Knott and Michael Miles, who are accused of escaping Vance County jail on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-inmates-escape-vance-county-jail-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-inmates-escape-vance-county-jail-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate search: Video shows men running down hallway at Vance Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-search-video-shows-men-running-down-hallway-at-vance-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-search-video-shows-men-running-down-hallway-at-vance-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI joins hunt for 2 inmates escaped in Vance County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fbi-joins-hunt-for-2-inmates-escaped-in-vance-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fbi-joins-hunt-for-2-inmates-escaped-in-vance-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies search for two inmates who escaped from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles escaped from Vance County Detention Center around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-search-for-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-search-for-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies identify two inmates who escaped from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources tell WRAL News that deputies are searching for Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles, who are accused of escaping Vance County jail on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$40K reward offered to find and capture two missing Vance County inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers said a combined reward of $40,000 is being offered to find and capture Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles, who escaped from Vance County Detention Center around 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Both are considered armed and dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40k-reward-offered-to-find-and-capture-two-missing-vance-county-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40k-reward-offered-to-find-and-capture-two-missing-vance-county-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed early due to a power outage caused by a fallen tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed at 12:30pm Wednesday after a tree fell on power lines causing a power outage at the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morris-grove-elementary-school-dismissed-early-due-to-a-power-outage-caused-by-a-fallen-tree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morris-grove-elementary-school-dismissed-early-due-to-a-power-outage-caused-by-a-fallen-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mordecai Beverage Co. announces closure after six years in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crabtree Boulevard brewery posted on Instagram to announce it will be shutting its doors, thanking the community for its support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mordecai-beverage-co-announces-closure-after-six-years-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mordecai-beverage-co-announces-closure-after-six-years-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman assaulted at west Charlotte home, strangled in front of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WCNC reports nearly a dozen police cars responded to a west Charlotte neighborhood Tuesday evening after a woman was assaulted outside and inside her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-assaulted-at-west-charlotte-home-strangled-in-front-of-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-assaulted-at-west-charlotte-home-strangled-in-front-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher bills: Duke Energy holding public meeting in Durham on proposed energy rate hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy customers across the state will have a chance to share their thoughts about a possible increase to their power bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-bills-duke-energy-holding-public-meeting-in-durham-on-proposed-energy-rate-hikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-bills-duke-energy-holding-public-meeting-in-durham-on-proposed-energy-rate-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another home collapses into Atlantic, the 20th to fall in Buxton since September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another oceanfront home in the Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean overnight despite efforts by Dare County to buy the property before it fell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-home-collapses-into-atlantic-the-20th-to-fall-in-buxton-since-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-home-collapses-into-atlantic-the-20th-to-fall-in-buxton-since-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One injured in Cary shooting, another in custody, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Brickfield Drive that injured one person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-cary-shooting-another-in-custody-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-cary-shooting-another-in-custody-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State fines Harnett animal shelter over euthanization practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fines-harnett-animal-shelter-over-euthanization-practices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fines-harnett-animal-shelter-over-euthanization-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[42 dogs improperly euthanized at Harnett animal shelter, state says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/42-dogs-improperly-euthanized-at-harnett-animal-shelter-state-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/42-dogs-improperly-euthanized-at-harnett-animal-shelter-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people charged with rioting after fight at Raleigh adventure park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people face charges after a March 8 fight at the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Raleigh. Police found a large group of people outside arguing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-charged-with-rioting-after-fight-at-raleigh-adventure-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-charged-with-rioting-after-fight-at-raleigh-adventure-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Uber driver's killing, family pushes for stronger rideshare safety laws in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a North Carolina rideshare driver who was killed while working is renewing its push for stronger safety protections for drivers and greater accountability from rideshare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-uber-drivers-killing-family-pushes-for-stronger-rideshare-safety-laws-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-uber-drivers-killing-family-pushes-for-stronger-rideshare-safety-laws-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh water usage was up as Falls Lake water levels continue to fall during drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water customers used about 2 million gallons of water more last week amid an ongoing drought and citywide restrictions.Last week Raleigh water customers on average used about 61.9 gallons of water per day, which is up from 59.7 million gallons of water used the week before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-usage-was-up-as-falls-lake-water-levels-continue-to-fall-during-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-usage-was-up-as-falls-lake-water-levels-continue-to-fall-during-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dismembered body found last year near Falls Lake identified in new search warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the search warrant, investigators believe the body found was that of Brittany Elizabeth Wilkinson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dismembered-body-found-last-year-near-falls-lake-identified-in-new-search-warrant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dismembered-body-found-last-year-near-falls-lake-identified-in-new-search-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: No charge for person who shot man wielding an ax during fight in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said Emmanuel Graham took an ax to another man as they argued on Summit Avenue near Maywood Avenue just before noon on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-no-charge-for-person-who-shot-man-wielding-an-ax-during-fight-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-no-charge-for-person-who-shot-man-wielding-an-ax-during-fight-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Fatal Raleigh shooting began as argument, ended when witness intervened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police say a man was shot and killed Tuesday morning after an argument between two men escalated into a violent confrontation. The district attorney's office is not pursuing charges against the witness who shot the man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fatal-raleigh-shooting-began-as-argument-ended-when-witness-intervened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fatal-raleigh-shooting-began-as-argument-ended-when-witness-intervened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: 'I did it' Fuquay-Varina teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released search warrant indicates Jackson Borrello FaceTimed a friend and told him, &ldquo;I did it.&rdquo; The friend called 911 over concerns Borrello was going to harm himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-i-did-it-fuquay-varina-teen-accused-of-killing-his-sister-admits-to-friend-over-facetime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-i-did-it-fuquay-varina-teen-accused-of-killing-his-sister-admits-to-friend-over-facetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amtrak passenger train moving again after hitting tractor-trailer in downtown Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak passenger train hit a tractor-trailer in downtown Durham late Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amtrak-passenger-train-moving-again-after-hitting-tractor-trailer-in-downtown-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amtrak-passenger-train-moving-again-after-hitting-tractor-trailer-in-downtown-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned cement truck blocks Hodge Road at I-87 ramp in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overturned truck is blocking Hodge Road at the entrance ramp to Interstate 87 southbound in Knightdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-cement-truck-blocks-hodge-road-at-i-87-ramp-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-cement-truck-blocks-hodge-road-at-i-87-ramp-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh residents to weigh in on increase in property taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are expected to show up at Raleigh City Hall on Tuesday to voice their opinions on property tax increases in the city of Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-to-weigh-in-on-increase-in-property-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-to-weigh-in-on-increase-in-property-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after shooting, SBI, Vance County Sheriff's Office investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said 33-year-old James Boggs died after he was shot on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-shooting-sbi-vance-county-sheriffs-office-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-shooting-sbi-vance-county-sheriffs-office-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home collapses in Goldsboro fire, three people displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police said the fire happened just after midnight on Saturday at a home on Magnolia Street. The cause is still under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-collapses-in-goldsboro-fire-three-people-displaced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-collapses-in-goldsboro-fire-three-people-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after crash in Roxboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said 65-year-old James Richmond died after a crash on Saturday on Hurdles Mills Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-roxboro/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-roxboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men injured in shooting on Poole Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said officers were called at 6:50 p.m. to reports of a shooting. Police found two men who were shot when they arrived. A third man, who was also injured in the shooting, arrived at the hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-injured-in-shooting-on-poole-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-injured-in-shooting-on-poole-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman expected to be OK after Fayetteville shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened around 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Eureka Avenue. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-expected-to-be-ok-after-fayetteville-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-expected-to-be-ok-after-fayetteville-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former attorney of Gwendolyn White speaks out, calls for more mental health resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former attorney of 57-year-old Gwendolyn White, the woman accused of shooting two attorneys outside Wake County Courthouse Friday, said the suspect suffered from mental health issues for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-attorney-of-gwendolyn-white-speaks-out-calls-for-more-mental-health-resources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-attorney-of-gwendolyn-white-speaks-out-calls-for-more-mental-health-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animazement convention attendees say safety a concern after downtown shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The convention is a sharp departure from the violence that erupted in downtown a few blocks away on Friday, when a woman is accused of shooting two attorneys outside of the old Wake County courthouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animazement-convention-attendees-say-safety-a-concern-after-downtown-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animazement-convention-attendees-say-safety-a-concern-after-downtown-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samaritan’s Purse to airlift an Ebola Treatment Center to Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boone-based international Christian relief organization will airlift an Ebola Treatment Center and personal protective equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-to-airlift-an-ebola-treatment-center-to-congo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-to-airlift-an-ebola-treatment-center-to-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four injured in wreck in Wendell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wreck happened around 9 a.m. on Fowler Road near Edgemont Road and involved a gray SUV and a blue car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-wreck-in-wendell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-wreck-in-wendell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina boy reported missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malachi Ganzali was last seen on Friday evening on a bicycle near the intersection of Jones Lake Road and Apalachia Lake Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-reported-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-reported-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina boy found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malachi Ganzali was reported missing on Friday evening. He was located on Saturday morning, Fuquay-Varina police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person detained after man was shot in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies were called around 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Bud Lipscomb Road. When they arrived, they found a man had been shot. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-detained-after-man-was-shot-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-detained-after-man-was-shot-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot, then arrested for possession of firearm by a felon, Wake County deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies were called around 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Bud Lipscomb Road. When they arrived, they found a man had been shot. They later charged the man with possession of a firearm by a felon and assault by pointing a gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-then-arrested-for-possession-of-firearm-by-a-felon-wake-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-then-arrested-for-possession-of-firearm-by-a-felon-wake-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man reflects on Kyle Busch's legacy days after meeting him in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA["I pointed to his son, I said, 'Hey man, this kid's going to be a problem one day, he's good." A Raleigh man reflects on a chance encounter with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch just days before his shocking death at 41 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reflects-on-kyle-buschs-legacy-days-after-meeting-him-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reflects-on-kyle-buschs-legacy-days-after-meeting-him-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No injuries reported after fire at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, cause unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-injuries-reported-after-fire-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-cause-unknown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-injuries-reported-after-fire-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-cause-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dryer fire damages rooms at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dryer-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dryer-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier fire damages rooms at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drier-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drier-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen driver faces charges as passenger dies from I-40 crash in Benson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 40 at the Interstate 95 ramp between an SUV and a pickup truck. A passenger in the truck died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-driver-faces-charges-as-passenger-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-driver-faces-charges-as-passenger-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies from I-40 crash in Benson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 40 at the Interstate 95 ramp between an SUV and a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Snapper permits temporarily stopped]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal court has temporarily stopped people in North Carolina and other southeaastern states from catching Red Snapper fish recreationally under special permits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/red-snapper-permits-temporarily-stopped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/red-snapper-permits-temporarily-stopped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's $1.8B settlement: Fact-checking his claim the U.S. created similar funds 'numerous' times]]></title><description><![CDATA["There's been numerous other occasions over the years where things like this have been done," President Donald Trump said of his administration's new $1.77 billion fund to compensate victims ofjudicial "weaponization" under President Joe Biden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trumps-18b-settlement-fact-checking-his-claim-the-us-created-similar-funds-numerous-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trumps-18b-settlement-fact-checking-his-claim-the-us-created-similar-funds-numerous-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect at the center of book about violent drug ring at Fort Bragg convicted of murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Quick Jr., 26, of Laurinburg, killed two people after a planned drug deal and then left their bodies in the woods on Fort Bragg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-at-the-center-of-book-about-violent-drug-ring-at-fort-bragg-convicted-of-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-at-the-center-of-book-about-violent-drug-ring-at-fort-bragg-convicted-of-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could jetties be the future of North Carolina's coast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican lawmakers want to loosen decades-old restrictions on hardened shoreline structures as communities search for answers to worsening erosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/could-jetties-be-the-future-of-north-carolinas-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/could-jetties-be-the-future-of-north-carolinas-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, man, lawyers from Fox Rothschild shot outside courthouse in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-man-lawyers-from-fox-rothschild-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-man-lawyers-from-fox-rothschild-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Both lawyers shot outside Wake County courthouse expected to be OK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, lawyers with Fox Rothschild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-both-lawyers-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse-expected-to-be-ok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-both-lawyers-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse-expected-to-be-ok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers shot outside courthouse in Raleigh were representing Rolesville police in body camera case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, lawyers with Fox Rothschild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawyers-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh-were-representing-rolesville-police-in-body-camera-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawyers-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh-were-representing-rolesville-police-in-body-camera-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father tells WRAL his daughter was 1 of 2 lawyers shot outside old Raleigh courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two attorneys representing the Rolesville Police Department were shot outside the old Wake County courthouse in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning, one of the victims' fathers told WRAL News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-tells-wral-his-daughter-was-1-of-2-lawyers-shot-outside-old-raleigh-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-tells-wral-his-daughter-was-1-of-2-lawyers-shot-outside-old-raleigh-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys, suspect squared off in court before shooting outside Raleigh courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two attorneys representing the Rolesville Police Department were shot outside the old Wake County courthouse in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning, one of the victims' fathers told WRAL News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-suspect-squared-off-in-court-before-shooting-outside-raleigh-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-suspect-squared-off-in-court-before-shooting-outside-raleigh-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Southern High School is on lockdown after gun found on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern High School in Durham is on lock down, after a student was found with a gun on campus, according to Durham school officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-is-on-lockdown-after-gun-found-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-is-on-lockdown-after-gun-found-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Southern High School gets all clear; no weapon found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern High School in Durham was on lockdown after reports of a gun on campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-gets-all-clear-no-weapon-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-gets-all-clear-no-weapon-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two attorneys shot in downtown Raleigh; woman in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-attorneys-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-woman-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-attorneys-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-woman-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect got angry in court, shot attorneys as they left courthouse, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-got-angry-in-court-shot-attorneys-as-they-left-courthouse-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-got-angry-in-court-shot-attorneys-as-they-left-courthouse-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPD: Suspect, attorneys were in court together before shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rpd-suspect-attorneys-were-in-court-together-before-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rpd-suspect-attorneys-were-in-court-together-before-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police expect to charge woman with attempted murder after shootings in downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-expect-to-charge-woman-with-attempted-murder-after-shootings-in-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-expect-to-charge-woman-with-attempted-murder-after-shootings-in-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman shot in downtown Raleigh; suspects in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Street, between Fayetteville and Salisbury streets, was closed as police investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-suspects-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-suspects-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman shot in downtown Raleigh; streets closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Street, between Fayetteville and Salisbury streets, was closed as police investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-streets-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-streets-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos at the courthouse: Woman shot 2 attorneys, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect, Gwendolyn White, and the victims were in the same courtroom Friday morning for a hearing in a civil case involving Rolesville police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-shot-2-attorneys-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-shot-2-attorneys-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos at the courthouse: Woman accused of shooting 2 attorneys officially charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect and the victims were in the same courtroom Friday morning for a hearing in a civil case involving Rolesville police. As they walked outside, she shot them, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-accused-of-shooting-2-attorneys-officially-charged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-accused-of-shooting-2-attorneys-officially-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Triangle celebrates the Class of 2026: High School graduation guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[High School Graduations across the Triangle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-triangle-celebrates-the-class-of-2026-high-school-graduation-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-triangle-celebrates-the-class-of-2026-high-school-graduation-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon Devil Dogz to kick off first season tonight with fireworks, all-you-can-eat concessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zebulon Devil Dogz will kick off their first season at the newly named Nomaco Park on Friday. There will be postgame fireworks to end the night followed by more games and fun-filled promotions through Memorial Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-kick-off-first-season-tonight-with-fireworks-all-you-can-eat-concessions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-kick-off-first-season-tonight-with-fireworks-all-you-can-eat-concessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash ends in vehicle fire near Falls River Avenue in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious crash ended with a vehicle in flames early Friday morning in Wake County. Raleigh police investigated throughout the morning to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-ends-in-vehicle-fire-near-falls-river-avenue-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-ends-in-vehicle-fire-near-falls-river-avenue-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate two separate shootings miles apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of a shooting on Newbold Street Thursday. Police said one man was injured, but is expected to be OK. Just 11 miles away, officers were called to a second shooting on Triangle Oaks Drive. No arrests have been made in either shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-two-separate-shootings-miles-apart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-two-separate-shootings-miles-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County mom fights for ramp at daughter's 8th grade graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a Moore Square Magnet Middle School student said the school told her students would cross the floor, not the stage, during an eighth-grade graduation ceremony on Friday, after she asked for accommodations for her daughter's mobility needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-mom-fights-for-ramp-at-daughters-8th-grade-graduation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-mom-fights-for-ramp-at-daughters-8th-grade-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man arrested, charged with 2019 murder of man found dead in Raleigh park]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers arrested 49-year-old Roger Riddick and charged him with the murder of Jorge Zelaya in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-charged-with-2019-murder-of-man-found-dead-in-raleigh-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-charged-with-2019-murder-of-man-found-dead-in-raleigh-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder for hire plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh jury convicted Nahro Sudoi Innab today in a Murder-for-Hire case that stems back to January 14, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-murder-for-hire-plot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-murder-for-hire-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How North Carolina property and income tax limits could impact local services]]></title><description><![CDATA[County commissioners are warning that proposed state constitutional amendments to cap income taxes and limit property tax increases could force deep cuts to essential services like schools, libraries, and law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-north-carolina-property-and-income-tax-limits-could-impact-local-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-north-carolina-property-and-income-tax-limits-could-impact-local-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Garner High School student arrested, accused of bringing gun, drugs to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested 18-year-old Jayden Curtis on Thursday after he was accused of bringing a gun and drugs on school grounds. He is being held in the Wake County Detention Center where police said he will be charged as an adult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-garner-high-school-student-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-drugs-to-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-garner-high-school-student-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-drugs-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five County Stadium renamed Nomaco Park under new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five County Stadium has been renamed Nomaco Park, Capitol Broadcasting Co. and Nomaco Inc. announced on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-county-stadium-renamed-nomaco-park-under-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-county-stadium-renamed-nomaco-park-under-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh fire crews investigate house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the home where a roof was seen badly damaged. Crews were seen spraying water to the roof area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-investigate-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-investigate-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns following outburst amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-following-outburst-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-following-outburst-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns, assistant manager turns in two-week notice amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-assistant-manager-turns-in-two-week-notice-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-assistant-manager-turns-in-two-week-notice-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Benson officials, including town manager in viral outburst, leaving jobs amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leaving-jobs-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leaving-jobs-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Benson officials, including town manager in viral outburst, leave positions amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leave-positions-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leave-positions-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: How long has the U.S. used the phrase 'One Nation, Under God&rsquo;?]]></title><description><![CDATA["We hereby rededicate the United States of America as &lsquo;One Nation, Under God," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said during a May 17 "Rededicate 250" jubilee in Washington, D.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-has-the-us-used-the-phrase-one-nation-under-godrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-has-the-us-used-the-phrase-one-nation-under-godrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham to host public meeting on sewer capacity issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the planned new development in a portion of East Durham remains stalled because sewage is "at full capacity" in the area. City staff will update residents and property owners about the issue at a meeting Thursday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-to-host-public-meeting-on-sewer-capacity-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-to-host-public-meeting-on-sewer-capacity-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandson of Mike Krzyzewski faces felony charges in deadly Durham crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police have obtained felony warrants, including felony death by motor vehicle and involuntary manslaughter, against 26-year-old Joseph Savarino for the April 18 crash that killed a 15-year-old electronic bicyclist. Savarino is the grandson of Duke basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grandson-of-mike-krzyzewski-faces-felony-charges-in-deadly-durham-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grandson-of-mike-krzyzewski-faces-felony-charges-in-deadly-durham-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina drought deepens, fifth driest April since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drought conditions in North Carolina have worsened. Between 10 to 15 inches of rain is needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-drought-deepens-fifth-driest-april-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-drought-deepens-fifth-driest-april-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center adds off-duty Raleigh police officers for security after April shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an April 17 shooting that injured three people, Triangle Town Center has announced it will deploy off-duty Raleigh police officers to enhance its existing mall security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-adds-off-duty-raleigh-police-officers-for-security-after-april-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-adds-off-duty-raleigh-police-officers-for-security-after-april-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free money: Government donations can start your child on to road to savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government and donors are offering up to $1500 to start each eligible Durham child along the road to a lifetime of investing and saving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-money-government-donations-can-start-your-child-on-to-road-to-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-money-government-donations-can-start-your-child-on-to-road-to-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham leaders say new initiative could put hundreds in child investment account]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Durham program would add a $250 match for some families who create an Invest America 530A account, also known as a Trump Account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-leaders-say-new-initiative-could-put-hundreds-in-child-investment-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-leaders-say-new-initiative-could-put-hundreds-in-child-investment-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's records show dogs a continuing problem before woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-records-show-dogs-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-records-show-dogs-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's record: Dogs were a continuing problem before woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-record-dogs-were-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-record-dogs-were-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs linked to Chatham death investigation belonged to owner with prior animal complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is looking into patterns tied to the Alston Road area following this week&rsquo;s ongoing death investigation near Apex and how one man's animals were a continuing problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-linked-to-chatham-death-investigation-belonged-to-owner-with-prior-animal-complaints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-linked-to-chatham-death-investigation-belonged-to-owner-with-prior-animal-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore County school lockdown ends after threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on lockdown on Thursday morning after someone made a threat. The lockdown was lifted after a search of campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-lockdown-ends-after-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-lockdown-ends-after-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore County school enters lockdown from threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on lockdown on Thursday morning after someone made a threat. The lockdown was lifted after a search of campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-enters-lockdown-from-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-enters-lockdown-from-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rip current safety tips before summer hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rip currents off the North Carolina coast can be deadly. How to spot one and stay safe in the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rip-current-safety-tips-before-summer-hits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rip-current-safety-tips-before-summer-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh childcare worker indicted, accused of fracturing child's leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Nicole Taris, 24, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for child abuse with serious physical injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-childcare-worker-indicted-accused-of-fracturing-childs-leg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-childcare-worker-indicted-accused-of-fracturing-childs-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Wake County graduation guide: Everything to know about high school commencement ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you need to know about Wake County High School graduations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-wake-county-graduation-guide-everything-to-know-about-high-school-commencement-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-wake-county-graduation-guide-everything-to-know-about-high-school-commencement-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon Devil Dogz to celebrate inaugural season with ribbon cutting, fan fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening night for the Devil Dogz is Friday. The team will be hosting celebrations on Thursday to celebrate its inaugural season at Five County Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-celebrate-inaugural-season-with-ribbon-cutting-fan-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-celebrate-inaugural-season-with-ribbon-cutting-fan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired into Raleigh home, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is on the scene where there is a large police presence in the 4600 block of Youngsbury Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-raleigh-home-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-raleigh-home-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate reports of shots fired into home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is on the scene where there is a large police presence in the 4600 block of Youngsbury Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-reports-of-shots-fired-into-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-reports-of-shots-fired-into-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juvenile found shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found stabbed near Moore Square bus station in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is recovering after being stabbed early Thursday morning near Moore Square in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-near-moore-square-bus-station-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-near-moore-square-bus-station-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County woman charged after dog left in trailer during excessive heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was arrested and faces several charges after leaving a dog unattended in a hot trailer in Nash County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-woman-charged-after-dog-left-in-trailer-during-excessive-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-woman-charged-after-dog-left-in-trailer-during-excessive-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine couples tied the knot during the Durham Bulls '9 weddings in 9 innings']]></title><description><![CDATA[MIX 101.5 WRAL FM hosted the 2nd annual &ldquo;9 weddings in 9 innings&rdquo; event at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-couples-tied-the-knot-during-the-durham-bulls-9-weddings-in-9-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-couples-tied-the-knot-during-the-durham-bulls-9-weddings-in-9-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 weddings in 9 innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIX 101.5 WRAL FM hosted the 2nd annual &ldquo;9 weddings in 9 innings&rdquo; event at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-weddings-in-9-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-weddings-in-9-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested, facing murder charges after Harnett County man died]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, deputies arrested 28-year-old Mizaueus McLean in connection with a shooting that left Tyrik McLean dead. Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Jamari Black. Both face several charges, including murder and attempted first-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-facing-murder-charges-after-harnett-county-man-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-facing-murder-charges-after-harnett-county-man-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data shows Durham EMS having harder time keeping up with 911 calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a County Commissioners' work session on Monday, officials said the data showed that the number of calls coming in exceeded the number of emergency crews able to respond for 16 hours every day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-data-shows-durham-ems-having-harder-time-keeping-up-with-911-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-data-shows-durham-ems-having-harder-time-keeping-up-with-911-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coats police officer arrested, accused of shooting a man in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old Ricardo Sylvester Anderson on Wednesday at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Officials said Anderson is accused of shooting a man he was attempting to take in custody in November 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/coats-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-shooting-a-man-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/coats-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-shooting-a-man-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after two men stabbed in Durham, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said one man was seriously injured in the stabbing and was taken to the hospital. The other man was treated at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-two-men-stabbed-in-durham-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-two-men-stabbed-in-durham-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire in Orange County burns part of UNC-owned woods, cause under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said crews were called to reports of a fire around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday on Seawell School Road. Officials told WRAL News apart of the land is owned by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-in-orange-county-burns-part-of-unc-owned-woods-cause-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-in-orange-county-burns-part-of-unc-owned-woods-cause-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures the moment a truck flips several times on I-485 in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was seriously injured in a rollover crash on I-485 in west Charlotte on Wednesday morning. Kourtney Butler captured the whole thing on her dash camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-captures-the-moment-a-truck-flips-several-times-on-i-485-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-captures-the-moment-a-truck-flips-several-times-on-i-485-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County Sheriff's Office investigates car vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The car owner, Dorian Williams, shared a photo of the vandalized car with racial slurs engraved in the side of the car. Deputies said no charged have yet been made. The investigation is still ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-car-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-car-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina homeowners insurance rates rising 7.5%; Democrats call hike 'insurance crisis']]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina homeowners will face an average 7.5% insurance rate increase beginning June 1. Democratic leaders and residents warn that rising premiums, climate-related disasters, and state policy failures are fueling a growing insurance affordability crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-homeowners-insurance-rates-rising-75-democrats-call-hike-insurance-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-homeowners-insurance-rates-rising-75-democrats-call-hike-insurance-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Great White Sharks pinged off NC coast near Kitty Hawk]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer starts approaching, bringing more people to the Atlantic Coast and North Carolina beaches, great white sharks are doing the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-great-white-sharks-pinged-off-nc-coast-near-kitty-hawk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-great-white-sharks-pinged-off-nc-coast-near-kitty-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions remain about possible dog mauling death near Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL is asking law enforcement questions about a potential deadly dog mauling near Apex. An 84-year-old<br />
woman was found dead on Tuesday morning with three dogs nearby.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-about-possible-dog-mauling-death-near-apex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-about-possible-dog-mauling-death-near-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Man charged in connection with ‘apparent’ animal attack that killed Apex woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 84-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday morning with three dogs nearby. Deputies on Wednesday described the investigation as an "apparent" animal attack but did not immediately determine that the dogs were responsible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-charged-in-connection-with-apparent-animal-attack-that-killed-apex-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-charged-in-connection-with-apparent-animal-attack-that-killed-apex-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired Durham school administrator faces new charge in investigation into child tied to chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Deputy Superintendent Tanya Giovanni pleaded not guilty to felony obstruction charges related to the investigation back in March. She's now facing another obstruction charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fired-durham-school-administrator-faces-new-charge-in-investigation-into-child-tied-to-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fired-durham-school-administrator-faces-new-charge-in-investigation-into-child-tied-to-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with armed robbery at Chapel Hill park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapel Hill Police said Alexander Quinn Zeman, 32, of Chapel Hill, approached two people who were sitting in the park located on South Estes Drive just after midnight Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-armed-robbery-at-chapel-hill-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-armed-robbery-at-chapel-hill-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two ejected from vehicle in deadly Harnett County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers say one person died in a single-vehicle wreck in Harnett County off NC-55 near Angier early Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-ejected-from-vehicle-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-ejected-from-vehicle-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State troopers respond to deadly crash in Harnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation after a serious crash off NC-55 near Angier. At least one person died in the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-troopers-respond-to-deadly-crash-in-harnett-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-troopers-respond-to-deadly-crash-in-harnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in custody after breaking into vehicles at Durham apartments near Lynn Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one person is in custody after trying to steal a vehicle at Fox Crossings apartments early Wednesday morning in Durham.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-in-custody-after-breaking-into-vehicles-at-durham-apartments-near-lynn-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-in-custody-after-breaking-into-vehicles-at-durham-apartments-near-lynn-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer weather making snake sightings more likely. Here's what you can do to avoid a bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer temperatures mean more people on hiking trails or doing yard work, but also means an increase in snake sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-more-likely-heres-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-a-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-more-likely-heres-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-a-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I count on seeing them': Warmer weather making snake sightings likelier in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer temperatures mean more people on hiking trails or doing yard work, but also means an increase in snake sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-count-on-seeing-them-warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-likelier-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-count-on-seeing-them-warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-likelier-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The dollars match the students': Why several NC public schools are forced to close their doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[These tough decisions for school districts seem to be impacting everyone &ndash; from rural areas to suburban and urban areas. District leaders point to budget pressures, aging facilities and declining enrollment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-dollars-match-the-students-why-several-nc-public-schools-are-forced-to-close-their-doors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-dollars-match-the-students-why-several-nc-public-schools-are-forced-to-close-their-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford names new chief of police]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Oxford city leaders said Brandon Goins will join as the new police chief. Officials said his focus on leadership and community policing made him the right choice for the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-names-new-chief-of-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-names-new-chief-of-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh budget proposal would increase taxes, focus on public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David presented the City of Raleigh's budget proposal for 2026-27 on Tuesday. She is proposing that the city spend $1.77 billion with a focus on improving services and public safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-budget-proposal-would-increase-taxes-focus-on-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-budget-proposal-would-increase-taxes-focus-on-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendors upset after NC State Fair shifts charges in line with other states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and beverage vendors are seeing the end of an era. The State Fair now plans to charge 15% of gross food sales instead of the flat rate vendors previously paid. Small business owners say it could force them to drop out of the fair altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vendors-upset-after-nc-state-fair-shifts-charges-in-line-with-other-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vendors-upset-after-nc-state-fair-shifts-charges-in-line-with-other-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton man 'caught red-handed' stabbing mother to death over drugs, prosecutor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Sanders, 43, was denied bond during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Sanders is charged with the murder of his mother. Authorities found Robie Sanders, 65, stabbed to death on Monday at a Clayton apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-caught-red-handed-stabbing-mother-to-death-over-drugs-prosecutor-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-caught-red-handed-stabbing-mother-to-death-over-drugs-prosecutor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[85-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 85-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/85-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/85-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[84-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 84-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with making fake bomb threat against Spring Lake PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Spring Lake Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat and a suspicious package around noon that was left outside the police department's headquarters on Ruth Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-making-fake-bomb-threat-against-spring-lake-pd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-making-fake-bomb-threat-against-spring-lake-pd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb threat made against Spring Lake PD, suspicious package found outside headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Spring Lake Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat and a suspicious package around noon that was left outside the police department's headquarters on Ruth Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bomb-threat-made-against-spring-lake-pd-suspicious-package-found-outside-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bomb-threat-made-against-spring-lake-pd-suspicious-package-found-outside-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband of Apex woman found dead at Jordan Lake in 2023 pleads guilty to second-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar Matthew Ibrahim Drabick will serve at least 25 years in prison for the death of Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-of-apex-woman-found-dead-at-jordan-lake-in-2023-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-of-apex-woman-found-dead-at-jordan-lake-in-2023-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff, school: Student had loaded gun at East Wake High]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at East Wake High School had a loaded gun on campus Tuesday morning.&nbsp; The gun was taken from the student without incident, and the student could face a year-long suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-school-student-had-loaded-gun-at-east-wake-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-school-student-had-loaded-gun-at-east-wake-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Wake student had loaded gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at East Wake High School had a loaded gun on campus Tuesday morning.&nbsp; The gun was taken from the student without incident, and the student could face a year-long suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/east-wake-student-had-loaded-gun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/east-wake-student-had-loaded-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four boaters and a dog rescued after boat capsizes near Oak Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boaters were rescued with the help of the Town of Oak Island's new Mobile Drone Control Unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-boaters-and-a-dog-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-oak-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-boaters-and-a-dog-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-oak-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein, NC lawmakers push housing affordability proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein signed a housing affordability executive order as lawmakers debate proposals tied to affordable housing development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-nc-lawmakers-push-housing-affordability-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-nc-lawmakers-push-housing-affordability-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for indecent exposure on Raleigh greenway]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a court document, Kent Edward Jacobs, 35, exposed himself to a North Carolina State University police officer and two people walking on a trail near Centennial Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-indecent-exposure-on-raleigh-greenway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-indecent-exposure-on-raleigh-greenway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest Farmers' Market manager charged with embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Fryman, 54, of Oxford, is accused of misappropriating $6,552 of the market's funds. She was arrested Monday by the Granville County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-farmers-market-manager-charged-with-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-farmers-market-manager-charged-with-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham releases proposed city budget calling for no property tax increase, position cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor called the upcoming fiscal year a "difficult reset," saying the city is eliminating nine positions and trimming operating costs to make do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-releases-proposed-city-budget-calling-for-no-property-tax-increase-position-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-releases-proposed-city-budget-calling-for-no-property-tax-increase-position-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools feeling the heat of HVAC issues on 90-degree days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary is dealing with HVAC issues that caused its air conditioning system to stop working on Monday, according to Wake County schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-feeling-the-heat-of-hvac-issues-on-90-degree-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-feeling-the-heat-of-hvac-issues-on-90-degree-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School deals with HVAC issues amid near-record heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary is dealing with HVAC issues that caused its air conditioning system to stop working on Monday, according to Wake County Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reedy-creek-middle-school-deals-with-hvac-issues-amid-near-record-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reedy-creek-middle-school-deals-with-hvac-issues-amid-near-record-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI to break ground on new headquarters in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBI is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 19 at the site of its new campus on Garner Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-to-break-ground-on-new-headquarters-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-to-break-ground-on-new-headquarters-in-raleigh/</guid></item></channel></rss>