A fast-moving line of storms raced southeast across the Piedmont Saturday night, prompting NWS special statements and warnings for several central North Carolina counties.

A driver died after a Dodge Charger struck a support pillar in the median of U.S. 64 east in Nash County, closing lanes for hours while troopers investigated.

Jail records show a 17-year-old accused in the August Durham motel killing has been transferred to county custody as pretrial motions continue.

Chef Michael Lee is bringing M Hansik, a Korean fine‑dining restaurant, to Durham’s Wye Junction with a target opening in May 2026.

UNC squandered a 19‑point lead and lost 82‑78 in overtime to VCU, ending the Tar Heels' season in a shock first‑round upset.

Rep. Mike Clampitt, the Bryson City Republican who represented western North Carolina’s 119th district, died Wednesday after a lengthy fight with cancer.

A judge ruled a jury could infer Duke retaliated after a 2020 harassment report. Only a Title VII retaliation claim remains; trial is set for June 2026.

Durham has reconvened a working group to revive plans for the four‑acre site at 505 W. Chapel Hill St., weighing affordable‑housing scenarios and a possible rehab of the Milton Small building.

North Hills has begun enforcing a plate-registration system in parts of the district; unregistered cars could receive a $35 notice. Here’s where it applies and how to register.

Duke researchers are testing whether a tiny nasal brush that samples the olfactory lining can reveal Alzheimer’s-related changes years before symptoms. Early results are promising but preliminary.

Police searched the NCSSM campus Tuesday after an active-shooter report; the lockdown was lifted and officials found no sign of danger.

A man was stabbed in the stomach during a fight near 111 South Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday; police are searching for a suspect.

Kinston High's Vikings beat Walkertown 80–54 Friday at Reynolds Coliseum to win the 2026 NCHSAA 3A boys basketball state championship.