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.

NWS Raleigh issued a thunderstorm alert Wednesday evening for parts of the Piedmont, warning of 50 mph gusts and pea-sized hail in multiple counties.

A small plane went down near Raleigh East Airport on Wednesday; Wake County deputies and other agencies responded to Three Sisters Road. Authorities have released few details so far.

A $12 million federal grant plus local funds will pay for sidewalks, shelters and signal upgrades on Holloway Street — but residents worry the work could speed displacement.

NWS warned of strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and a possible landspout near Scuppernong; local towns were placed under an advisory.

A man was found shot behind an Oxford Manor apartment on Keystone Place and taken to a hospital; Durham police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.