A New Bern‑area angler hooked an estimated 8‑ft, 300‑lb bull shark on the Neuse River and cut the line after a 30‑minute fight.

A Raleigh man was arrested after investigators say he denied emergency surgery for his dog and three puppies died. Court records show felony cruelty counts and an earlier misdemeanor arrest in June.

Deputy Damien Bost died Thursday in a line-of-duty crash in Columbus County. State troopers are investigating and the sheriff’s office asked for privacy for his family.

A Durham teacher with prior domestic‑violence convictions was arrested over an alleged Hinge‑date assault. School hiring and background‑check practices are under scrutiny.

An organizer at a Cary Pride market says she was struck with a flagpole and wants tougher charges after police issued a misdemeanor citation. The incident has organizers tightening safety plans.

Wake County asked residents at NC State for input on spending roughly $67.7M in opioid‑settlement dollars, with a near‑term plan to channel about $19.47M into treatment, housing and recovery.

Duke researchers say a catheter‑delivered gene therapy restored pumping power and cut arrhythmias in lab‑grown heart tissue and monkeys, suggesting a possible one‑shot treatment for heart‑attack damage.

NWS warned Wake County of a fast-moving thunderstorm Tuesday midday with gusts up to 40 mph and possible marble-sized hail.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Local MLS data and lenders warn that waiting for lower mortgage rates could cost Triangle buyers in price or by missing the right home.

Cool start Saturday, then a quick warm‑up: highs hit the mid/upper 90s Sunday and peak Monday with storms likely after 2 p.m. Plan for heat and pop‑up storms.

Police swarmed Glenwood Avenue near Oak Park Road Friday night as officers investigated a shooting. Officials have released few details.

NCDOT plans underpasses and fences along U.S. 64 through Alligator River NWR to protect red wolves and thousands of other animals.