A 3-0 North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling rejected a bid to recognize a state right to “fair elections,” upholding a dismissal of a high-profile challenge to recent maps. The decision leans on a 2023 state precedent that limits judicial oversight of partisan gerrymanders.

Hot afternoon near 95°F in Raleigh with storms likely Thursday; plan outdoor activities accordingly.

A woman was struck by gunfire Saturday night in Durham's 1100 block of Hoover Road and hospitalized; a man was also hurt by flying glass. Police say both wounds are non‑life‑threatening and are asking for tips.

A woman suffered life‑threatening gunshot wounds early Monday in the 2800 block of Rochelle Street in Durham. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a late‑night shooting near Chapel Hill Road and Anderson Street in Durham.

Golden Corral’s Southern Pines test location for its Favorites fast‑casual concept has shut after about a year. The closure raises questions about whether the chain will scale the prototype.

Spazio Vino & Cucina launched a Roman‑inspired event space in Holly Springs for private parties, corporate gatherings and chef‑led classes, now accepting reservations.

State corrections officials will wind down Craggy Correctional Center this summer, blaming recruitment struggles tied to Asheville’s high housing costs.

Sunny today with highs near 86°F; heat builds into the 90s midweek. Showers and thunderstorms become likely Thursday, May 21.

A Greensboro fourth-grader's EV essay prompted a sharply worded reply from Rep. Virginia Foxx — and a public rebuke from his mother after she shared the note.

Tyler Helikson’s new fast-casual Churp is headed to Olde Raleigh Village, offering customizable bowls and a bento-style kids menu with a late-summer to early-fall target.

New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.

Two women were arrested after a multi‑agency probe tied them to 17 Bath & Body Works thefts in Raleigh and Durham totaling more than $8,300.