In December 1998, firefighters battled a major fire at Quail Corners Shopping Center in Raleigh, controlled after two hours, with significant efforts and historical firefighting methods recounted by the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association.

Raleigh’s Five Points Center for Active Adults introduces new art classes on Wednesday afternoons under artist Adrienne Garnett, covering abstract art, drawing the human head, and drapery studies.

Skibo Road Bridge in Fayetteville is undergoing maintenance, including nighttime lane closures on the All American Freeway. The project includes epoxy resin overlay, repairs, and painting of steel girders.

Durham County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting on Ellis Rd, with one person hospitalized. The incident, under investigation, is believed to be isolated with no immediate community threat.

Rodney Crawford was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for the death of Nicole Bullock, despite her efforts to get protective orders against him.

Edgar Ambrocio Perez of Burlington is charged with insurance fraud for collecting disability payments while employed, costing Specialty Insurance Co. $8,736.56.

Gov. Josh Stein of NC honored WWII veteran Joe Balogh with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during Military Appreciation Month.

Pelsan Tekstil A.S. is establishing its first U.S. facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina, creating 216 jobs and investing $82.6 million to meet demand in hygiene and medical sectors.

Lewis Adams was promoted to Division Director for Judicial Division 1 at NC Department of Adult Correction, overseeing Community Supervision across 32 counties. Adams brings over 30 years of experience to his new role.

Governor Josh Stein proclaims May 25-31 as North Carolina Heat Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of preparing for potentially record-breaking summer temperatures and related health risks.

A fire involving hay bales at NC State's Beef Education Unit was quickly extinguished by firefighters, with no injuries or major damage reported. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A Lowe's Foods employee is critically injured after being hit by an SUV in the store's parking lot in Clayton. The police are investigating the incident.

A woman in Caldwell County was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense after falsely claiming she was in her car during an accident.