North Carolina’s updated greenhouse‑gas inventory shows long‑term declines but warns of a likely near‑term uptick tied to power generation and data‑center demand.

A Wake Forest dog‑training business owner is accused of secretly tracking a woman's car and sharing intimate photos without consent.

A man died after his moped was rear-ended on Hammond Road; the driver was cited and Raleigh police say the investigation is ongoing.

Two hoax emergency calls sent officers to southeast Raleigh homes on Tuesday night; police say both reports were false and are investigating a possible connection.

Early returns show Christine Kushner and Mona Singh leading Wake County’s crowded Democratic at‑large primary as the commission grows to nine members.

Patchy dense fog this morning may slow commutes; sunshine returns with highs near 76°F and an extended warm spell later in the week.

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.