Progress at the Blue Ridge Road underpass has shifted from bridge building to deep excavation and track work; NCDOT plans a track switch by September 2026 and a 2027 State Fair opening.

A newly published video appears to show an argument that ends in a deadly shooting at a Raleigh apartment complex. Authorities are asking anyone with footage or tips to come forward.

After Cary voters rejected funding for a South Hills sports center, developers are pivoting to an arts-led plan anchored by Carolina Ballet while small shops face relocation pain.

A 2 a.m. brawl in downtown Greenville left three juveniles with stab wounds; a 19-year-old has been charged and police are asking witnesses to come forward.

A Keck Road traffic stop in Haw River led deputies to seize a loaded handgun fitted with a conversion device; two people were arrested and face multiple charges.

Breezy Sunday with a brief chance of light showers and gusts to the low 30s. Fire danger increases Monday and a statewide burn ban remains active.

A juvenile walked into a Durham EMS station on Saturday with a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital. Police say injuries are non-life-threatening and are investigating two shootings.

Raleigh Police posted a 2025 year-in-review showing 15,000-plus calls, 1,004 cruelty investigations and a June rescue that removed 101 dogs. The post pairs photos with case tallies and outreach notes.

Raleigh climbs into the low 90s Saturday with dry air. A cold front cools things Sunday with gusts to 30 mph and only spotty, light showers.

Duke extended Manny Diaz through the 2031 season after back-to-back nine-win years, an outright ACC title and a Sun Bowl win. The contract gives the Blue Devils continuity as they head into the 2026 cycle.

A U.S. Navy lease at the NC Global TransPark will create about 444 jobs and anchor a large C-130 maintenance complex in Kinston. State funds and grants back the multi‑hundred‑million dollar build.

Students led a youth symposium at NCCU, pressing leaders to prioritize jobs, mental-health supports and youth-designed prevention strategies against gun violence.

A large blaze on Stanley Road filled the Durham sky Wednesday; WRAL's Sky 5 captured aerial footage as authorities investigate. Dry conditions and a statewide burn ban add context.