A Durham jury convicted Chano Wiggins and a judge sentenced him to decades in prison. The survivor says she’s "done with asking why" and plans to focus on healing.

Sunny and mild this morning. Near‑100°F heat arrives Friday–Saturday with afternoon storm chances.

Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson traveled to Israel on an Israeli-funded exchange; the visit has drawn criticism from local activists over timing and optics.

Neighbors near Millbrook High are objecting to a rezoning that could add up to 54 homes on a 3.79‑acre lot, saying Johnsdale Road isn't ready for more traffic.

Two state audits found $47.2 million in fraudulent unemployment overpayments and a 22% improper‑payment rate; auditors say only a fraction has been recovered and reforms are underway.

Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, 67, died Sunday after complications from a medical procedure. County leaders will decide how to fill her District 1 seat.

A vehicle struck two pedestrians at N. Church Street and Nike Street Saturday night; one person was killed and another hospitalized. Police are investigating.

Durham County commissioners meet Monday night to consider a 12‑month moratorium on hyperscale data centers as planners study water, power and noise impacts.

West Point on the Eno will close July–January for a multi‑month accessibility overhaul that includes new restrooms, expanded parking and a relocated festival. DPR says the work will make the park easier to reach for more people.

NC State researchers identified tile‑horned Prionus larvae as an emerging root‑boring pest in North Carolina blueberries; monitoring and trials are underway but labeled controls are limited.

ALE’s multi‑day sting in Henderson and Vance County produced more than 170 combined charges and seizures of drugs, guns and illegal gaming equipment.

A Smithfield man was arrested after deputies say a green laser was aimed at Duke Life Flight helicopters during April night missions. Investigators tied video and device traces to a home near the county airport.

NWS updated a thunderstorm alert for Warren and Halifax counties Thursday afternoon, warning of gusts up to 40 mph and impacts around Roanoke Rapids and Lake Gaston.