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From HighSchoolOT, The News & Observer and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. HighSchoolOTNov. 6

    (5) Green Hope football pulls away in second half to defeat (12) Willow Spring

    The Falcons bested the Storm in a lopsided effort to advance to the second round of the NCHSAA 8A football state playoffs.

  2. The News & ObserverNov. 6

    NC blue wave, e-bike rules and yes, a winter forecast: Today's top headlines

    Top News & Observer stories for Nov. 6, 2026: NC's blue wave in Congress, new e-bike rules, NOAA winter forecast and more.

  3. ABC11 NewsNov. 6

    Drought hits central NC farmers hard: 'Never experienced anything like this'

    Months of dry weather have slashed crop and hay yields, leaving some farmers struggling to produce enough to meet customers' needs.

  4. WRALNov. 6

    Flash flooding reported in Triangle as storms with heavy rain move through area

    WRAL News is hearing reports of flash flooding as severe storms with heavy rain move through the Triangle on Friday.

  5. Charlotte ObserverNov. 6

    Flash flood warning for the Piedmont region Friday afternoon caused by thunderstorms

    A flash flood warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Friday at 10:31 a.m. in effect until 1:30 p.m. The warning is for Chatham, Durham and Wake counties.

  6. CBS 17Nov. 6

    Tornado warning ends for Wayne County; several Raleigh vehicle crashes reported as storms hit central NC

    After little rain for about two weeks, a flash flood warning was issued Friday morning until early afternoon for several areas in central North Carolina. The National ...

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Apex’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • DroughtJohn Burt, a ninth-generation farmer at Iron Horse Farms in Fuquay-Varina, said he has never experienced anything like 2026.

    John Burt, a ninth-generation farmer at Iron Horse Farms in Fuquay-Varina, said he has never experienced anything like 2026. Rain Friday was welcome news for farmers, but months of dry weather continue to take a toll across central North Carolina.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: ABC11 News