Dream Finders Homes will build Travolina Pines in Cameron with 94 lots starting in the upper $200s, adding rare sub-$300K new construction to Harnett County.

Kerry Painter lays out the relocation and construction timeline for Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater and how the move fits into the downtown expansion plan.

Court records say a Durham man tried to drive off while Cary officers were still at his car; he faces seven charges including assault with a deadly weapon.

An unloaded handgun was removed from a student at Lucile Souders Elementary; the student's mother was arrested and charged.

Advocates and survivors rallied at the state Capitol to urge lawmakers not to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB50, warning the bill lowers age and eliminates training.

Dreamville Records is entering Dreamville FC into The Soccer Tournament in Cary, pairing a weeklong fan festival and custom kits with $1 million winner-take-all matches. The event runs May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Seven juveniles were detained outside Regal North Hills after a screening of NBA Youngboy’s concert film; videos show crowds standing, singing and staff clearing the showing.

The North Carolina Medical Board reprimanded a Powellsville physician after finding gaps in opioid monitoring that preceded a patient’s 2024 overdose.

A fake federal arrest warrant nearly duped a Durham resident into paying $30,000. County officials warn about AI‑cloned voices, typos and gift‑card demands.

Durham will host the Garmin Marathon Series next Saturday, bringing marathon, half, 10K and 5K races. The city warns of road and trail closures and downtown delays.

A late‑night crash at the Raeford Road ramp to I‑295 killed a 36‑year‑old Fayetteville driver and sent a passenger to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; investigators have opened a traffic probe.

Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open in June at the American Tobacco Campus, moving from pop-ups to a 2,600‑sq‑ft café with buns, giant cinnamon rolls and a 100‑layer hashbrown.

Fuquay‑Varina activates Stage 1 water restrictions this Friday to curb outdoor watering and cut usage roughly 10% as a severe drought tightens.