The UNC System has made a top ask for $158.5M to cover recent enrollment growth, warning that class sizes and waitlists could worsen without the money.

Hops & Flower opened in Durham even as a federal 0.4 mg THC cap threatens to remove most hemp-derived edibles and drinks; owners are scrambling to lobby for rules.

A Maryland woman was arrested in Cary accused of using a Zelle account tied to an elderly resident's bank information to allegedly steal about $37,415. She faces felony charges and is due in Wake County court on March 4, 2026.

Soif opens at 331 West Main in Durham: a 13-seat coffee-by-day, spritz-and-cocktail bar with no Wi‑Fi and a single‑bartender setup.

Former students say NC State’s nine-month cybersecurity bootcamp saddled them with loans and left promised certification and career help unmet. The university and vendor are negotiating next steps.

A Hillsborough woman pushed a gun away and called 911 during an attempted robbery at a BP on Friday. Police arrested a suspect and recovered a firearm.

A Raleigh man was arrested after a stabbing in downtown Wake Forest; police say the victim is hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect faces felony charges and investigators remain active on the case.

A rematch between Satana Deberry and Jonathan Wilson II has become a debate over crime policy and whether the DA's office provides steady leadership.

Neighbors say a March 17, 2025 council vote cleared the way for 140 apartments next to Sandy Creek Park and have launched a petition alleging bad faith. They cite flood, wildlife and safety concerns and want the rezoning rescinded.

A local developer has proposed modernizing Raleigh's J.S. Dorton Arena while preserving its iconic roof and arches to widen its appeal for concerts, sports and corporate events.

Raleigh posted a five-day report describing a Feb. 19 warrant operation where officers were fired upon in north Raleigh. The suspect was arrested and now faces state and federal charges.

U.S. Forged Rings will invest up to $875 million in a three-phase project in Hertford County; the first two phases are expected to add roughly 625 full-time jobs.

A Durham couple with gunshot wounds pulled into the sheriff’s east substation Tuesday; the child in their car was unharmed and has been placed in DSS custody.