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A Forsyth County man was arrested after mailing threats to immigration officials last year, federal prosecutors say.
Three people died and another was seriously injured in an early-morning wrong-way head-on crash on I-40 in Sampson County; troopers are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
North Carolina set a new tourism record in 2025 with $37.2 billion in visitor spending, boosting payrolls and tax receipts across the state.
A surprise gift at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will erase the debt students took on this year, touching roughly 200 graduates and reshaping early post-grad choices.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina is weighing 'all options' for the VinFast megasite as contractual deadlines and state buyback rights approach; VinFast has pushed production to 2028 and cut job estimates.
A 13‑year‑old was arrested after deputies say he led a 20‑mile van chase from Rocky Mount to Wilson; he faces felony elude and other charges and was remanded to juvenile detention.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Two Oppidan developments add nearly 300 income‑restricted apartments in Raleigh, financed with LIHTC, tax‑exempt bonds and local gap loans.
The NC Senate gave initial approval to SB 889, pausing use of 2026 reappraisal numbers in about a dozen counties as lawmakers weigh tax relief and budget fallout. The move follows revaluation notices showing steep jumps in assessed values.
Raleigh police are investigating a stabbing on the 4000 block of Pin Oak Road after an early-morning call. Detectives are processing the scene and asking for tips.
Sports in ...
Taylor Hall's overtime goal completed Carolina's comeback in a 3-2 win, giving the Hurricanes a 2-0 second-round lead before the series shifts to Philadelphia.
The Honey Baked Ham Company has identified Goldsboro as a top candidate for a franchise; site work and partner searches are underway.
A 22‑year‑old man was arrested after police say he exposed himself at a Jacksonville hotel while a minor was present and then fled after damaging property.
Durham police responded early Monday to a reported stabbing at the Amazon fulfillment center on National Way. Investigators remained on scene while details were limited.
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