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Severe weather is back in Central North Carolina today with a marginal risk for damaging winds and isolated flooding as storms fueled by heat and humidity roll in—temps hitting the mid to lower 90s. While rain chances linger through the week, Thursday and Friday offer slightly better breaks with lower storm odds and still scorching highs near 95. The weekend brings a weak cold front, boosting rain...

Colorado State University just slashed its hurricane forecast again—now predicting just nine named storms, four hurricanes, and one major hurricane, making it one of the quietest seasons in a decade. The culprit? El Niño, which is pumping up wind shear that’s shredding storm organization and blocking development in the Atlantic and Caribbean. So far, only storm Arthur has formed—and it fizzled. An...

Ruben Reyes, Cumberland County Schools’ associate superintendent for Human Resources, was named Central Services Employee of the Year for 2025–2026 — a tribute to the unsung backbone of public education. More than personal accolade, the honor reflects his team’s tireless work in recruitment, benefits, and operations that empower teachers and principals to focus on students. Rooted in his own schoo...

North Carolina’s governor just signed a $34 billion budget after a tense year-long standoff — but he’s not happy with every part of it. Lawmakers won a major win by slashing the state income tax and putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to cap it at 3.5%, a move Stein opposed. Meanwhile, the budget slashes 755 full-time positions — mostly by leaving vacancies unfilled — hitting Health a...

Cumberland County Schools is preparing for the 2026-2027 school year by stocking up on over 123,000 loaves and buns monthly—thanks to a four-year contract extension with Franklin Bread Company, keeping prices steady. Whole grain hamburger buns dominate the order, with nearly 79,000 packages monthly (64% of total), followed by hot dog buns and white sandwich bread. The district’s heavy focus on who...

Serena Williams is poised to make a dramatic return to the U.S. Open after a long break, fueled by her enduring love for the game and a fierce determination to reclaim her throne. Despite a recent knee injury that forced fluid drainage and sidelined her, Serena’s coach Rennae Stubbs confirms she’s serious about competing, with the U.S. Open as a top target. Former stars like James Blake and Bob Br...

Severe thunderstorms swept through central North Carolina yesterday, triggering a weather warning for Durham, Orange, Person, and Granville counties. Moving east at 15 mph and spotted over Prospect Hill, the storm brought intense conditions to towns like Rougemont, Roxboro, and Butner. While the alert expired by 3 PM, summer’s unpredictable pop-up storms remain a real threat—stay alert and keep an...

Cary, North Carolina, just snagged the 5 spot as the safest city to drive in the nation, with drivers averaging nearly 13 years without a fender bender—way above the national average. This year’s report, now in its 18th year, added real-time driving data from a smartphone app tracking speeding, hard braking, and phone use, revealing that while Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville rank high for aggres...

Wake County Public Schools kicked off the new year with over 40,000 students returning, including at Lake Myra Elementary, where a growing student body led to a new multi-track calendar—shorter breaks, quicker transitions. Parents like Jake Olsen, who squeezed in a beach trip during a brief vacation, are adapting—and still optimistic, praising the school’s dedicated teachers. Superintendent Dr. Ro...

Four new faces have officially joined the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, bringing fresh energy and experience to shape the district’s future. Nadeen Bir, Gabby Rivero, Natalie Bent Kitaif, and Xavier Cason took their oaths, while Joy Harrell Goff was named Chair and Xavier Cason, a former board member, was elected Vice-Chair. Backed by the Durham Association of Educators, the new team i...

Summer’s heatwave is here to stay, with daily thunderstorm threats and temps in the mid-90s—humidity’s making it feel even hotter. Scattered storms mean some areas get soaked while others stay dry, with a marginal severe weather risk Wednesday afternoon. Rain chances ease by weekend, but the heat lingers with highs in the low to mid-90s and breezy conditions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a...

Breanna Stewart just got crowned the greatest women’s college basketball player of the last 50 years by the Associated Press, edging out Cheryl Miller for the top spot — and it’s a huge deal. Stewart, who led UConn to four straight national titles and was named Final Four MVP each time, received her award on the court before her New York Liberty game, handed to her by AP’s Josh Hoffner. It’s not j...

Tyler Tolbert just etched his name in baseball history with a jaw-dropping 12-game hitting streak, tying a record last set over a century ago by legends like Johnny Kling and Walt Dropo. His final hit — an infield single against the Mets — capped off a night where he went 5-for-6, including a two-run homer, and earned a standing ovation from the crowd. Known more for defense and speed, Tolbert’s e...

Switzerland shocks the world by reaching the World Cup quarterfinals after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Colombia, ending their tournament on a high note with a 4-3 win thanks to Ruben Vargas’ decisive kick. Playing without key midfielder Johan Manzambi and under intense home pressure from Colombia’s passionate fans, the Swiss held firm, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel making a crucial...