A man was fatally shot Friday on the 100 block of Jacklyn Road in Fayetteville. Deputies say the shooting does not appear random and are asking for tips.

Richmond-based Big Kitchen Hospitality plans to open a Granite Grill in GlenLake Office Park near Crabtree, adding an American-grill option to Raleigh's office corridor.

Maehelen Gray won a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off; after taxes she took home $72,018. The ticket was bought at a Ramsey Street convenience store in Fayetteville.

Sanford is drawing major chains — from Whataburger to Ulta — as developers push a Riverbirch redevelopment and new retail pads to capture local spending.

Ethan Jamieson was arrested in Raleigh and faces three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, court documents say.

Hillside High went on lockdown after a tip about a possible weapon; deputies searched the campus and found none.

Campaign filings show top North Carolina leaders billed campaign coffers for rent, travel and meals. State rules allow some charges but watchdogs want clearer guidance.

Pinehurst-area backers have pledged funds and are seeking federal grants to bring a daily Dulles flight to Moore County Airport. Organizers hope a mix of private money and a federal grant will seal a deal.

Two men were arrested in connection with a Jan. 17 Riverside Drive shooting in Rocky Mount; both face first‑degree murder charges and are being held without bond.

Atlantic Union Bank plans seven Raleigh branches as part of a 10-branch North Carolina expansion beginning in 2026.

Deputies say a man forced his way into a Roseboro home, doused the resident with gasoline and set her on fire; authorities have a suspect and are asking for tips.

A blaze at a Saf‑T‑Stor facility on Capital Boulevard burned several units Sunday; crews knocked the fire down by mid‑afternoon and no injuries were reported.

More than $4 million in state grants will fund 11 western North Carolina parks damaged by Hurricane Helene, supporting repairs from boat launches to ballfields.