The problems at the NC DMV are unacceptable. We are committed to improving it so the thousands of people who visit the DMV every day can take care of their business and get back on the road.

Top stories this hour on WRAL NEWS in NC News+: ▪️Tornado watch, Level 3 risk in effect for the Triangle ▪️Governor Josh Stein, new DMV Commissioner discuss changes to improve DMV challenges ▪️Roberto E. Bryan named Fayetteville's 26th police chief

Anna and I were heartbroken to learn of the early morning mass shooting in Catawba County and are praying for the victims and their families. I have spoken with Sheriff Brown to offer support to make sure the public is safe and the perpetrator is brought to justice.

2nd Update - Media Release: Investigation into Mass Shooting Underway ocv.im/HqoRGtz

Top stories this hour on WRAL NEWS in NC News+: ▪️MASS SHOOTING: 1 person killed, 11 more shot at house party in Catawba County; deceased identified as Shawn Hood of Lenoir and victims range in age from 16 to 57 ▪️Man injured in stabbing on Magnolia Court in Raleigh, suspect in custody

The use of less lethal munitions has been authorized by the Incident Commander. Persons throwing items at officers will be detained and arrested. An UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY has been declared by the Incident Commander.

Top stories this hour on WRAL NEWS in NC News+: ▪️White Oak Road in Garner reopens after deadly crash ▪️State leaders to consider bill allowing Duke Energy to raise prices ▪️WRAL WEATHER ALERT DAY: Damaging winds, hail possible with storms tonight

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country condemns the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday. These were the first public statements from a high-ranking Iranian official since the U.S. carried out its strikes.

BREAKING: Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after saying he'll oppose Trump's tax bill. apnews.com/article/tillis…

Tillis: “Too many elected officials are motivated by pure raw politics who really don't give a damn about the people they promised to represent on the campaign trail." #ncpol

Thom Tillis is out. No matter which MAGA loyalist Trump picks, I’m the only Democrat in this race and I’m ready to win. In 2022 I flipped a red seat in Congress, and now I’m running for US Senate to fight for North Carolina working families who Trump has left behind.

BREAKING: The death toll from flooding in central Texas rises to 32, including 14 children, officials say. apnews.com/article/texas-…

BREAKING: Death toll rises to at least 69 in Texas, including 21 children in Kerr County, as officials expand search efforts following catastrophic flooding. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…

North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy cnbc.com/2025/07/10/nor…

Signing off! Thanks for all the love on my last day 💛

The Justice Department has announced a federal charge against a repeat criminal offender in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina cnn.it/4mY24a9

This is the first government shutdown since 2018, the last being in President Trump’s first term — which was the longest ever at 34 day. There is no clear path to a resolution. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

As hundreds of thousands of federal employees and service members are now forced to work without pay, I’m refusing to accept my own. Republicans must do their jobs, come to the table to negotiate, and end this government shutdown.