When school ends, roughly 850,000 North Carolina students lose daily school meals. Pantries, hospitals and a $120 SUN Bucks payment are trying to fill the gap as SNAP changes bite.

Police investigated reports of a shooting at Moore Square's GoRaleigh station early Monday; a man was treated on scene and taken by ambulance. Investigation is ongoing.

The Quarry Road Fire near Shallotte has burned an estimated 400–500 acres and is roughly 50% contained. Officials warn of smoke and emphasize no‑drone rules as crews fight the blaze.

Courtney Crocker, 54, died after a shooting on the 700 block of Cokey Road in Rocky Mount. Herman Dickens, 61, was arrested and remains in custody while prosecutors weigh additional charges.

A former ECU social-work professor pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possession of child sexual abuse material.

A former Dunn Housing Authority director was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to repay $232,488 after prosecutors say she diverted funds meant for tenants. Her husband has also been ordered to pay restitution.

Gov. Stein signed Executive Order No. 39 to create a Health Care Affordability Commission co‑chaired by Brad Briner and Dev Sangvai, charged with lowering costs and improving access.

Dorothea Dix Park’s five‑acre sunflower field is at peak bloom and the park is hosting a daylong celebration Saturday; here’s where to park, what’s allowed and accessibility notes.

South Block, the D.C.-area açaí and smoothie chain, will open its first Triangle location in Raleigh's North Hills next to bartaco in early 2027.

Wolfspeed sued Navitas and three affiliates in Delaware court, alleging infringement of multiple GaN and SiC patents used in EV and power‑conversion gear.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of eastern North Carolina Wednesday evening, warning of 60 mph gusts and possible damage.

A Wake Forest man matched all five Cash 5 numbers, turning a $1 Quick Pick into a $685,796 jackpot and taking home about $493,842 after taxes.

A mid‑morning blackout hit east and southeast Durham, knocking out traffic signals and leaving about 3,000 customers in the dark while crews worked to restore power.