A nearly yearlong fugitive search ended in a three-hour Raleigh attic standoff, with the suspect surrendering without injuries.

A 14-foot hammerhead shark washed up dead on a North Carolina beach, prompting a response from rescuers, officers and firefighters.

A 19-year-old Garner man is charged after his 14-month-old stepchild died in a bathtub while police say the child was in his care. He remains jailed without bond.

Elizabeth Warren headlined a sold-out Raleigh dinner as North Carolina Democrats rallied around Roy Cooper, Anita Earls and a high-stakes 2026 ballot.

Raleigh faces an afternoon and evening storm threat Sunday, with heavy rain and localized flooding possible. More thunderstorms are likely through midweek.

A Raleigh nonprofit reports a 55% surge in demand as one former addict turns recovery into a mission to help others find stability.

Four TSA lanes were out at RDU’s Terminal 2 Thursday morning, with travelers reporting waits of up to 60 minutes.

Raleigh gets a sunny, rain-free Thursday before temperatures near 90 return Friday and storms become likely Sunday.

A Knightdale teen now faces a 10th felony charge in an alleged AI image case involving Wake County girls. North Carolina law now specifically addresses AI-modified material.

A severe thunderstorm watch covering Raleigh, Durham and much of central North Carolina ended early Wednesday after a night of lightning and storm threats.

A pedestrian was struck and killed late Tuesday on northbound I‑885 in Durham; police closed the northbound lanes while investigators worked the scene.

UNC placed football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave Monday; the university gave no reason and barred staff and student‑athletes from commenting.

Several police cruisers closed Gathering Square in Fuquay-Varina Sunday; officials have not yet explained the heavy response.