An investigation found 679 'wandering' officers rehired across more than 300 North Carolina agencies, exposing gaps in oversight and hiring practices.

Wholesale inflation and steep produce-price spikes are driving more Wake County residents to local food pantries, stretching groups like Community of Hope in Garner. Donations and budgets are struggling to keep pace.

A Moore County deputy shot and killed an armed person after the suspect allegedly fired at passing cars on Carthage Street in Cameron. The State Bureau of Investigation has taken over the inquiry.

A sixth-floor fire at a Raleigh office building Saturday was knocked down quickly by firefighters and the building’s sprinkler system; no injuries were reported. Crews are investigating.

A man was hospitalized after an armed carjacking at a Capital Boulevard gas station in Raleigh. Police are searching for a suspect and asking for tips.

A Lillington man was arrested this week in connection with a June 21, 2025 house‑party shooting that killed one woman and injured two, authorities say.

A crew of Triangle chefs has opened Big Cat, a multi‑concept market, bar and restaurant in Raleigh’s East Mordecai with pop‑ups and year‑round soft‑serve.

Seniors, disabled homeowners and veterans in the Triangle may qualify for state property tax relief. The AV-9 application must be filed with your county by June 1, 2026.

A Chapel Hill man has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted first‑degree rape in the September death of Kenashi McGraw, found near the Glenn School Road Walmart.

A stolen-car pursuit through Clayton ended when the vehicle crashed and burst into flames. The driver suffered burns and was taken to WakeMed.

A Roseboro man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after his father was found dead in Clinton on Dec. 26; he turned himself in and is being held without bond.

A driver was shot and a suspect is in custody after a road‑rage confrontation Tuesday on U.S. 70 near Shoreline Drive in Princeton. Authorities say the victim was shot in the neck and charges are under review.

Myron Britt, convicted in the 2003 killing of his wife, has died while serving a life sentence at Nash Correctional Institution as state investigators open probes.