Wendell Park has been swarmed by mound‑building ants this spring; the town approved a funded baiting trial called Project Antenna to test targeted control while protecting people and pets.

A UNC-backed survey and state records show mixed compliance with North Carolina’s classroom phone ban: many students follow local rules, but others still spend hours on phones.

Sunny and warm with gusty winds; a statewide burn ban remains in effect. Postpone any open burning and avoid spark‑producing tasks today.

A Harnett County math teacher was jailed on multiple drug charges after deputies say illegal substances were found at Overhills High School. Officials say the probe is ongoing and additional charges may follow.

A Newport man was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to racially motivated online threats that targeted preschool-aged children. Authorities say platform tips and federal investigators led to his arrest.

An Orange County jury will weigh whether Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools mishandled 2019 sexual-assault reports at Frank Porter Graham Elementary.

A domestic dispute between two off‑duty officers in Hope Mills left one man dead Friday; the SBI has opened an investigation and officials say there is no ongoing threat.

A Winston-Salem couple used a lucky coin to scratch a $1M Loteria Multiplier win and opted for a $600K lump sum. Each took home about $216,031 after taxes.

A Durham judge ruled Friday that Andrea Faust is not competent to stand trial and ordered inpatient psychiatric evaluation at Central Regional Hospital in Butner.

Highs near 88°F Friday with gusty southwest winds; an isolated severe storm is possible 5–9 PM, then rain overnight. Much cooler Saturday and frost likely Sunday morning.

Nash & Smashed is opening at Poyner Village in northeast Raleigh, taking over the former Fat Tuesday spot and promising smash burgers, halal fried chicken and wallet-friendly prices.

Shake Shack confirmed a new Morrisville location at Park West Village, taking the former Full Moon Oyster space and adding another spot to the Triangle dining scene.

Durham police have named a suspect in the March 9 American Tobacco Trail stabbing and are asking trail users for tips. The victim was found near Fayetteville and Pilot streets.