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.

Organizers say Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival will go on, but rising production costs have left the nonprofit asking city hall for bigger support. The spring weekend is still scheduled and general admission will remain free for now.

Greensboro police arrested a 24-year-old after a Thursday morning shooting on East Carteret Street that killed a 61-year-old man. The suspect faces first-degree murder charges.

A raccoon and a cat in Orange County tested positive for rabies this week; health officials are evaluating exposures and urging pet owners to check vaccinations.

The City of Raleigh asked anyone who saw a viral clip of a driver throwing large rocks at cars to call police. Officials want tips and video to help investigators.

Avent West residents are contesting Lorimer Spring, a 60-unit senior affordable project after trees were cleared on the site. City and county gap financing is part of the funding plan.

Greensboro operator Daly Seven bought land near RDU and parcels near Duke University Hospital, signaling plans for more Triangle hotels. Permits and planning filings will show what comes next.

Cool, sunny day in Raleigh with a high near 61°F. Patchy frost possible tonight and a statewide burn ban keeps fire danger elevated.

A man was shot early Wednesday near Magnolia Pointe Apartments in north Durham; he is expected to recover and police are asking for tips.