NC State police say a student was sexually assaulted at E.S. King Village on Saturday; investigators say a person of interest has been identified and are asking for tips.

Two search warrants near Henderson yielded roughly 31,000 heroin doses, about a kilogram of fentanyl, firearms and arrests, officials said. The seizures raise fresh concerns about counterfeit pills and public safety in Vance County.

Clear and cool Sunday in Raleigh with a high near 68°F. A warm, breezy week follows with a higher chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday.

A septic truck overturned on an I-40 on‑ramp from I-540 near RDU, spilling its tank and closing Exit 1B. Durham police said the driver was not injured.

Rain moves through Raleigh this morning with highs near 58°F and gusty north winds. Expect slick roads and slower commutes.

Weekend enforcement on I-440 and city corridors produced 60 speeding citations, 16 DWI arrests and two firearms seized, police said. The stops were timed with Work Zone Awareness Week.

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.