House Majority Leader Brenden Jones says he'll draft a bill to bar books on gender identity and sexual orientation from elementary libraries, singling out Chapel Hill‑Carrboro amid district pushback.

A Franklin County man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors tied fentanyl he sold to a fatal overdose. Investigators seized hundreds of branded bindles and firearms.

A $2 million federal appropriation for GoTriangle’s Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park pushes the long‑planned transit center closer to construction. The award adds to prior federal and local funding commitments.

A morning blaze on Poole Road in Raleigh destroyed a home. The resident escaped and firefighters rescued the family's dog, officials said.

A house party at an Airbnb on Poplar Drive turned violent on Saturday; two people were hurt and Fayetteville police are searching for a suspect. Tips lines are open.

An unloaded handgun was confiscated from a student at East Chapel Hill High; officials say the incident was isolated and the school day continued. Counselors were made available.

A settlement ends Chris Clemens' open‑meetings lawsuit against UNC. Both sides will bear their own legal costs and no money will change hands.

Durham attracted about 13.5 million visitors in 2025, boosting local spending and jobs while intensifying pressure on housing and transit.

A 2025 park report says 20 wild horses died on Shackleford Banks as managers link the spike to shrinking forage and water on the island. Partners are stepping up monitoring and outreach.

A Raleigh man faces second‑degree murder charges after a March 28 crash in Graham that killed his passenger, police say.

Nighttime closures will affect I-87 near Knightdale this week as crews finish ramps for the Complete 540 project; expect detours and late-night delays.

An Oxford man has been arrested after a Durham resident was shot five times; police say searches on Raleigh Road turned up cocaine, firearms and ammunition.

Warm, mostly sunny Saturday in Raleigh with highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday, then a cooler midweek with frost possible in the coldest spots.