A Youngsville woman says a copperhead bit her while taking out the trash; after antivenom at two hospitals she faces weeks of recovery and an estimated $800K–$900K medical bill.

The Hurricanes traded a prospect and a sixth‑round pick for John Carlson’s signing rights and will try to sign him before NHL free agency opens on July 1.

Durham-based Wolfspeed has dropped its federal breach‑of‑contract suit against Jaguar Land Rover over a failed silicon‑carbide supply agreement. Public details and any settlement terms were not disclosed.

A New Bern‑area angler hooked an estimated 8‑ft, 300‑lb bull shark on the Neuse River and cut the line after a 30‑minute fight.

A Raleigh man was arrested after investigators say he denied emergency surgery for his dog and three puppies died. Court records show felony cruelty counts and an earlier misdemeanor arrest in June.

Deputy Damien Bost died Thursday in a line-of-duty crash in Columbus County. State troopers are investigating and the sheriff’s office asked for privacy for his family.

A Durham teacher with prior domestic‑violence convictions was arrested over an alleged Hinge‑date assault. School hiring and background‑check practices are under scrutiny.

An organizer at a Cary Pride market says she was struck with a flagpole and wants tougher charges after police issued a misdemeanor citation. The incident has organizers tightening safety plans.

Wake County asked residents at NC State for input on spending roughly $67.7M in opioid‑settlement dollars, with a near‑term plan to channel about $19.47M into treatment, housing and recovery.

Duke researchers say a catheter‑delivered gene therapy restored pumping power and cut arrhythmias in lab‑grown heart tissue and monkeys, suggesting a possible one‑shot treatment for heart‑attack damage.

NWS warned Wake County of a fast-moving thunderstorm Tuesday midday with gusts up to 40 mph and possible marble-sized hail.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Local MLS data and lenders warn that waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost Triangle buyers in price or by missing the right home.