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.

Charlottesville's Pikasso Swig is opening a Fayetteville Street outpost, pairing cocktails with hands‑on craft projects and private‑party packages in downtown Raleigh.

A motorcyclist died Monday after a pursuit ended in a crash on N.C. 87 at Kennedy Store Road. One other person was taken to New Hanover Regional with non-life-threatening injuries.

Patchy fog will slow Wednesday's morning commute. Dangerous heat arrives mid-day for parts of the region.

A Jersey City man wanted in a June 28 deadly shooting was arrested in Wake County and is being held without bond, court records show.