Fencing has gone up on Dix Park's west side as the city begins removing four former hospital buildings to restore green space. Work is part of the park's master plan.

A Cary man reported missing on April 2 was found dead after his car left the I‑40 west ramp to Wade Avenue in Raleigh; police say the vehicle was traveling at least 70 mph and the investigation is ongoing.

Video and a 911 call led to charges after a child was allegedly dunked beneath Sunset Beach Pier; police and DSS are investigating. Witnesses and bystander video are under review.

Cool nights Wednesday and Thursday could bring pockets of frost in Raleigh. With dry, breezy days and a local burn ban, avoid open burning and protect plants.

Fast-moving storms swept eastern North Carolina Sunday, producing frequent lightning and gusts that local NWS products warned could reach 50–60 mph. Communities from Greenville to Williamston were put on alert.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph and localized downpours. Drier air returns with frost possible midweek.

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer was named the AP men's national player of the year after a dominant season that included 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. The award caps a 35-win campaign for the Blue Devils.

UNC research shows restored oyster reefs bury significant nitrogen, boosting their economic value and strengthening the case for targeted restoration along the N.C. coast.

Neighbors and conservation groups are contesting a planned 31‑mile MVP Southgate extension into North Carolina, citing threats to water, forests and tribal sites.

A 244‑page opinion filed April 2 voids key Leandro orders and hands funding authority back to lawmakers.

Prosecutors filed notice to seek capital punishment for Avantae Deven after investigators say evidence shows her adopted children, Blake and London, are dead.

A legislative panel wants to move power over lawyer discipline in North Carolina from bar‑run panels to elected officials, a shift critics say would politicize oversight.

Rodreika Porter pleaded guilty in the 2024 apartment fire that killed her two children and was sentenced to two years of supervised probation with treatment requirements and no unsupervised contact with minors.