Durham County rescinded an abrupt library order that had removed Pride Month displays after staff reports and a swift board intervention.

North Carolina’s county risk pool has amended its decision and will now cover Pender County’s defense in a First Amendment lawsuit from the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice.

Staff recommend expanding Durham’s red‑light cameras from 12 to as many as 24 after an analysis found angle crashes fell sharply at cameraed intersections. Council will review procurement and cost details before deciding.

A skeleton was found Wednesday on a busy stretch of U.S. 17 Business in Washington, N.C. Deputies have asked the SBI, the state medical examiner and ECU to help identify the remains.

A man was found with a gunshot wound outside an apartment near Raleigh Wednesday night. Deputies say a person of interest has been identified and there is no known threat.

Six sheep wandered into a Durham backyard and were rounded up by animal control before being returned to their owner. No injuries were reported.

Durham’s City Council approved a $16M expansion of its Axon contract, adding drones and license‑plate readers amid a heated debate over surveillance and safety.

A Wake County judge paused sentencing after the defendant fell ill during a hearing in the 2023 death of a Midwood Smokehouse manager. Family members delivered impact statements as the court rescheduled the rest of the hearing for the next day.

WakeMed police officer Jeremy Bohne was arrested in Wilson County and faces multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, court records show.

From Wakefield pools to North Hills towers, Raleigh’s 2026 neighborhood map offers choices for families, renters and investors. Our quick guide breaks down the top picks.

Cary's council debated a temporary pause on new data‑center approvals Thursday to study impacts on Jordan Lake, energy and land use. Council members asked staff for options before any vote.

Police arrested a 43-year-old Kinston man after TikTok videos allegedly threatened courthouse staff and referenced a hydrogen-based explosive device.

A severe thunderstorm warning hit southeastern North Carolina Thursday; gusts near 60 mph and frequent lightning were reported.