Clear and cool this morning, warming into the low 70s. A stronger system brings a higher severe risk Monday.

A woman was found shot in front of a Gray's Creek home Thursday night; a suspect is in custody and police say there's no threat to the public. Detectives are asking for tips.

Lawmakers pressed hospitals on surprise "facility fees" added to routine outpatient visits as a Senate bill to limit the charges waits in the House.

Greg Lindberg appeared in Wake County court Thursday, representing himself and asking a judge to recuse as he faces a roughly $526 million civil judgment and federal sentencing.

A Raleigh man faces first-degree arson charges after a Tuesday-night fire at Oak City Cares; several people were inside and police are investigating.

Riverside High in Durham was put on lockdown March 10 after a tip that a student might have had a weapon. Police and sheriff's deputies searched the campus while officials held dismissal.

Biotech plants and big corporate projects pushed North Carolina to record investment in 2025, and officials say the state’s workforce and population growth could keep the momentum going.

ShopOne Centers, backed by Town Lane, bought the Lowe's Foodsanchored Gunters Crossing in Greensboro for about $11M. The neighborhood plaza totals roughly 55,000 square feet.

A Triangle Business Journal ranking shows the region’s 25 biggest VC backers raised about $1.5B in 2025, highlighting concentrated capital and a life‑sciences tilt.

A Fayetteville babysitter faces involuntary manslaughter and child‑abuse charges after an unrestrained infant died in a January crash.

Glenwood Parlor, a compact nightlife bar from Ahmad Ajaj, is headed to Glenwood South at 225 Glenwood Ave. The small cocktail spot will feature DJs, a patio and late‑night hours.

Gov. Josh Stein rolled out a short-term "critical needs" budget Monday to address urgent funding gaps as the state remains without a full two-year budget. The proposal aims to shore up Medicaid, recovery and frontline staffing.

BASF plans to expand its Research Triangle Park campus, adding to the company’s North American R&D hub as the Triangle attracts more life-sciences investment.