Garner police arrested Tamika Smith on felony child‑abuse charges after court papers say a 2‑year‑old’s broken upper arm went untreated. Authorities say the case is now moving through Wake County court.

A blaze gutted a two-story house on Botanical Court in the Bunnlevel area of Lillington and sent multiple people to hospitals as Harnett County investigates.

NCAE plans a May 1 march in downtown Raleigh to demand more school funding and reversals of recent legislative policies. The timing coincides with a Wake County teacher workday.

Raleigh police are searching for the person who fired shots into a car on Glenwood Avenue early Wednesday. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward with tips or video.

Vara Trinity Park — a 267‑unit complex from The Spectrum Cos. — has begun construction at 1618 North Duke St., adding housing near Northgate Mall as neighbors press for affordability.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Joe Exotic’s murder‑for‑hire appeal, leaving his conviction intact while a Pittsboro sanctuary mourns a rescued tiger’s death.

Federal agents arrested Daktari Harris in Raeford after a year-long search; multiple firearms — including a machinegun — were seized.

Durham Public Schools has fired Deputy Superintendent Tanya Giovanni amid a criminal investigation tied to an alleged 2024 incident at Eno Valley Elementary. Court records list obstruction charges and the district says it is reviewing procedures.

Thousands gathered at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide No Kings protests against Trump-era immigration policies. Organizers said the day included thousands of coordinated events across the country.

The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers warns a DOJ proposal would let the attorney general review bar complaints first and could delay state discipline. Comments close April 6.

A Raleigh resident says scammers convinced her to wire $75,000 using a remote‑access app. Consumer groups warn AI‑enabled imposters are on the rise.

A new state report shows North Carolina rose to ninth in the nation for women's median earnings, but degree-holders and mothers still face big gaps and steep childcare costs.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake “Notice of Default” letters demanding payment for alleged traffic violations. Officials say don’t scan the QR code or send money.