First tropical storm of the season forms off SC coast

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:23:38 -0400

The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 45 mph.

Demonstrators against 'fracking' march in Raleigh

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:41 -0400

Demonstrators who oppose a form of shale gas exploration marched to the building where North Carolina lawmakers may soon decide whether to allow the procedure in the state.

Wake Forest man charged in mother's shooting death

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:29:37 -0400

A Wake Forest man was arrested and charged on Friday in connection with the shooting death of his mother on Mother's Day, authorities said.

Obama: G-8 leaders put focus on eurozone crisis

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:28:17 -0400

The United States and other members of the Group of Eight industrial nations agree that Europe's financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity measures, President Barack Obama said Saturday as leaders gathered for a shirt-sleeve discussion that also will cover world concerns about ups and downs in oil prices.

Weekend weather promising for festival-goers

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:15:15 -0400

A high pressure system parked over the northeastern section of the United States will keep clouds and showers at bay across central North Carolina Saturday, making the weather ideal for three big events in downtown Raleigh.