Naphatis Shamain Hopkins allegedly cut a victim's hand and slashed three tires with a $10 kitchen knife before posting bond hours later.

Rita Slotnick, 86, died after her car collided with a log truck at NC 54 and West Main Street — an intersection long flagged for severe congestion.

Iasia Robinson's car overturned on South Smithfield Road early Sunday; two passengers were rushed to WakeMed with injuries.

A man died from a gunshot wound on the same Durham block that saw a 2021 killing. Police are asking for tips.

A man and woman were airlifted to UNC's burn center after a Colliers Chapel Church Road blaze near Linden turned into a mass casualty call.

Khisa Hhalille Williams died on the way to UNC Health after officers responding to a Wilson home found her wounded. Her case remains under investigation.

Crystal Gayle Strickland posted a $500 bond after a U.S. 76 wreck left a child hurt, warrants say.

Almoni Tayon Lewis faces up to 15 years per count after warrants say he restrained and assaulted a helpless victim.

Neighbors near Jones Sausage Road say a 100,000-square-foot facility was quietly filed as mere “office” space ahead of Tuesday's annexation vote.

A new Fire Station No. 4 and up to 105 affordable apartments could rise together on Weaver Dairy Road Extension, with a public meeting set for August 20.

A metal plate now hides the 1902 phrase in Columbia, N.C., after four Black residents sued and a federal judge let their claim proceed.

Officials say 52% of surveyed school staff can't afford to live in Wake County, fueling a plan for homes near five campuses.

The Summer Renaissance Experience blends author meet-and-greets with a Black-owned business marketplace downtown, with proceeds benefiting a Raleigh teen nonprofit.