From hail damage to cracked windshields, Sunday's storms are causing lots of headaches for car owners and local body shop workers said they have been extra busy with repairs.
One of the worst earthquakes in decades struck central China on Monday, killing nearly 9,000 people, trapping about 900 students under the rubble of their school and causing a toxic chemical leak.
A storm packing a tornado and large hail pounded parts of the area Sunday, leaving some people frightened and amazed.
Thunderstorms and severe weather pounded the greater Charlotte area on Thursday, knocking out power to more than 2,700 residents. Gaston County was hit the hardest.
One person was killed, three others were injured, and more than 12,000 people lost power late Thursday as severe thunderstorms and an F2 tornado moved across the Triad.
Meteorologists are forecasting a possible light frost Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This is about one week later than the average last frost of the season.
The City of Raleigh Stage 1 mandatory water use restrictions reduce the days irrigation is allowed to one day per week.
It leveled historic buildings and tragically took two lives. Ten years ago Thursday a tornado touched down in the town of Stoneville, causing millions of dollars in damage.
City of Raleigh began spot checks for low-flow water devices at area businesses on Tuesday. The City Council wants a sample of about 60 businesses.
It ranges from statewide mandatory restrictions to requiring low flow faucets in new homes. Easley hopes the proposals will make North Carolina drought proof.
To raise money for continuing education programs and conservation efforts, students at Davidson Community College are selling rain barrels.
The storms that swept through the state on Tuesday brought some much needed rain, but Thursday's sun highlighted the fact that the state's drought problems are not over.
People across North Carolina spent Wednesday cleaning up their homes and property after a long line of severe weather swept across the state Tuesday night.
People all across North Carolina began the task Wednesday of cleaning up after a long line of severe weather swept the state the night before. Photo slideshow included.