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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Orange County prosecutors say Tailei Qi will plead insanity in the 2023 killing of UNC professor Zijie Yan. A hospital re‑evaluation is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Raleigh police and local advocates say domestic violence calls are up this year, while state trackers record a deadly early‑year toll. Local nonprofits report heavier caseloads.
A Fuquay‑Varina patrol car struck a 14‑year‑old at Woodrow and Church streets Monday evening; the teen was taken to a local hospital and the State Patrol is investigating.
Crews fought a late-night apartment fire near Shanda Drive in north Raleigh; officials say the cause is under investigation and injuries are unclear.
A person was taken to a Durham hospital after a shooting along Wake Forest Highway; deputies say the victim will recover and asked the public for tips.
Sports in ...
Duke's defense blanked Baylor in a 69-46 win at Cameron, sending the Blue Devils to their third straight Sweet 16.
A federal appeals panel revived a Central Prison inmate’s lawsuit over a 2020 beating that left him with severe facial injuries and required reconstructive surgery.
A hoax 'shots fired' call briefly put NCSSM's Morganton campus on lockdown on March 20; officials say no one was harmed and investigators are looking into a possible link to a similar threat.
Community & Society in ...
A Raleigh sergeant jumped into a partially frozen pond in February to rescue a child; the city praised his actions in a March 21 post. Local reporting says the child was treated at WakeMed.
After a March 7 e-bike "ride out" slowed traffic in Heritage, Wake Forest police warned riders and parents that violators could face arrest, citation or impoundment under new local rules.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Capital City Urban Development has pitched a $52M automated parking garage at Raleigh's southern gateway that would support robotaxis and include a public plaza.
Retail & Industry in ...
A 30,000‑square‑foot former Office Depot in Cary sold for $6 million and will become a Savers thrift store, the Triangle Business Journal reports.
A 38-year-old Alamance County man was found Wednesday in a Chatham County field near Moon Lindley Road; investigators say no foul play is suspected.
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