A federal challenge to North Carolina’s HB 808 was dismissed with prejudice, ending the Voe v. Mansfield case while related appeals and policy fights continue to play out.

A man was shot Friday afternoon on St. Giles Street near Oak Park Road in Raleigh; police say the victim was taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Rain and fog this morning with storms likely into midday. Heavy downpours and gusty winds could disrupt Juneteenth events.

A Cary resident says she lost thousands after callers impersonating deputies ordered her to use a crypto ATM. State officials and the FBI are urging vigilance.

A pewter 1999 Tahoe struck two cyclists on N.C. 751; one rider remains hospitalized and troopers are asking witnesses to come forward.

A motorcyclist died overnight on Glenwood Avenue near Oberlin Road; Raleigh police closed the road while investigators processed the scene.

A Raleigh man is charged after claiming a pipe bomb at a police substation; prosecutors say social-media posts also included threats to President Trump.

A Raleigh woman faces attempted first‑degree murder and weapons charges after police say she shot into an occupied car in Wilson on June 8; bond was set and a June 30 court date is scheduled.

Two separate late‑night collisions in Durham left a motorcyclist and a pedestrian dead while police investigate the causes. Authorities are asking anyone with footage or tips to contact detectives.

After public pushback, Durham officials moved to restore roughly $770,576 to community partners, including funding for the DEAR expunction clinic and Lyon Park programs. Council will vote June 15.

A 44‑year‑old Chapel Hill man drowned at Jordan Lake after going into the water to retrieve a drifting boat. Multi‑agency crews recovered his body and officials urged life‑jacket use.

Richmond’s Lucky AF is coming to Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center; construction starts soon and an opening is targeted for early next year.

Gary Tharrington Jr., 34, was killed June 8 after trying to break up a fight at Hoover Road Apartments. A 14‑year‑old has been detained and police continue to investigate.