A Pitt County grand jury indicted former Greenville officer Dominic Olivares on eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor; the SBI says alleged incidents span 2019–2025.

Whole Foods confirmed plans for a third Cary store at Preston Corners, taking over the former Lowes Foods space as Amazon doubles down on Whole Foods.

Durham Regional Police say a Brock Township woman is accused of using her power of attorney to siphon roughly $73,000 from a Beaverton long‑term‑care resident.

The State Health Plan says it will not extend Aetna or CVS Caremark deals and will instead solicit bids for new TPA and PBM contracts tied to a Jan. 1, 2028 start. The move could reshape drug negotiations and provider networks for roughly 750,000 members.

Planners approved three large developments that could add 5,000+ homes to Brunswick County, including a major age‑restricted community. Residents and officials warn sewer, road and school systems may be strained.

Wake County schools are about 2,000 students shy of recent projections this year, a shortfall planners link to fewer immigrant arrivals and rapid voucher growth. The shift is changing facility and budget priorities.

An anchor tenant sued CityPlat over a lease at the former Kmart on Western Blvd., creating near‑term uncertainty for the 12‑acre redevelopment. The case could slow leasing while the project moves forward.

Federal agents say a Raleigh man was arrested after an online child-exploitation probe led to the rescue of an infant. Authorities say multiple FBI offices and local partners are involved.

Employees found card‑skimming devices on pumps at a Clarington Petro‑Canada; two men were arrested and face fraud charges. Police recovered skimmers and drugs and are seeking tips.

A Raleigh firefighter was released from the hospital after breaking his arm during a forceful removal from a Senate hearing; charges have been filed and local leaders are reviewing the case.

A NIOSH review found elevated cancer cases tied to NC State's Poe Hall but said it could not determine whether PCB contamination caused them. The university is moving forward with cleanup and legal action.

Duke researchers found that resident immune cells in the eye’s drainage tissues clear debris and help control pressure; removing them in mice raised intraocular pressure. The work, published in Immunity, points to a new target for glaucoma therapies.

Two men were shot at the Rolling Hills apartments on East Pilot Street in Durham Sunday; one is critically injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.