Person County dismissed its economic‑development director Brandy Lynch, who helped bring Microsoft to a 1,350‑acre megasite. The change raises questions about transparency as permitting approaches.

A reported break-in on Shelley Drive escalated into a shooting, hours-long standoff and a house fire; the suspect later died and state investigators were called in.

Deed-based easements now shield Ocracoke’s Community Square — five historic storefronts and docks — from demolition as demand for coastal property rises. The move aims to keep the fish house and waterfront uses intact.

An Amtrak Carolinian train struck a person near Hammond Road in Raleigh on Wednesday. Amtrak says the person was trespassing and investigators are probing the incident.

Low 90s today through Saturday. Statewide burn ban is in effect — avoid open burning.

A 12-foot alligator sat peering through a Southport family's storm door Tuesday before wildlife crews captured and relocated it to a safer area.

A 25,000-square-foot museum honoring Carolina Marines will open June 8 at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, arriving with a Huey, an LVT and nearly 200 wartime artifacts. The project has been more than 25 years in the making.

A photoshopped, lewd Instagram image tied to a lacrosse account targeted Athens Drive and Broughton students and was deleted after parents and school officials condemned it. Schools say they will investigate and assign consequences.

Sunny Monday with a high near 85 and gusty southwest winds. Statewide open-burning ban remains in effect as heat builds.

Eight detention officers graduated in Durham, but the jail still has dozens of vacancies and heavy mandatory overtime. Officials say more academy classes are planned.

Boone-based Samaritan's Purse added 19 rebuild locations after Hurricane Helene; dozens of homes are complete or underway and applications are open across four states.

East Garner Middle and Elementary were placed on Code Red Friday after a suspicious person was reported on the middle-school campus; police later cleared the area and said students were safe.

Sky 5 footage shows a large blaze near Stoney Point and Gillis Hill in western Cumberland County; crews had the fire under control by late afternoon.