A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.

A U.S. student-housing developer is reported to have joined Citrus Group and Galliard Homes to redevelop Durham’s Prince Bishops Place, shifting the scheme toward hundreds of student beds and refreshed retail.

Court records say a 5‑year‑old in Durham was severely malnourished and showed developmental delays; a 39‑year‑old man faces four felony child‑abuse counts.

A Pinehurst man was arrested on NC State property after an alleged social-media threat to shoot someone at a public venue; court filings say he faces a felony charge and is jailed in Wake County.

Duke Energy, Thermo Fisher and large apartment owners top Orange County’s property‑tax rolls after a countywide revaluation; those concentrated bills could shape the July budget.

A funeral for a 2‑year‑old in Burlington turned violent when shots were fired; two 24‑year‑olds were arrested after a police chase ended with a crash and a rifle was recovered.

Logan Stankoven's power-play strike lifted Carolina to a 4-2 win in Ottawa, completing a four-game sweep of the Senators. Andersen made 25 saves in the clincher.

Cary police say crews recovered an adult male from MacGregor Downs Lake Saturday afternoon; he was later pronounced dead and investigators are on scene.

A Wilmington man was arrested after a reported road‑rage shooting on the US‑64 bypass near Pittsboro. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged him with misdemeanors; no injuries were reported.

After a runaway freshman year, Cameron Boozer announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft.

A 2-year-old was killed and a 4-year-old injured when a vehicle struck their toy car in Gray's Creek; investigators say charges are pending.

A Wake County SWAT team assembled outside a two-story apartment on Wallingford Road Thursday; WRAL reported officers in tactical gear. Officials have released few details.

Holly Springs Community Library will close late April for months-long renovations and is expected to reopen by year’s end. Nearby branches and digital services will cover holds and programs.