Newly unsealed court papers lay out the witness tips, fibers and vehicle damage investigators say tied a Jeep to the fatal Chalk Level Road hit-and-run. The accused faces involuntary manslaughter and related driving charges.

Cary is hosting environmental initiatives for the community, including Creek Week activities, a native tree giveaway, and the Spring Daze festival with ecological education.

Two men wanted by Cary police were arrested in Webster, Texas, after a multi‑state manhunt led by the U.S. Marshals. Officials praised the cross‑jurisdictional effort.

Terminal 1 at RDU has added new restaurants and retail — from Raleigh Beer Garden to an upgraded ACC American Café — as part of the airport’s $2.5B Transform RDU plan.

Nominations for the 2026 North Carolina Award are open until April 15, to honor citizens with significant contributions in literature, science, fine arts, and public service.

Raleigh announces a variety of spring events including egg hunts, fairy gatherings, and a bike readiness event, with activities for all ages and many free of charge.

Commissioner Mike Causey will speak to the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association about insurance issues affecting housing at their Annual Dinner in Greensboro.

Songbird, a compact cocktail bar and cafe, is headed to East End Market in midtown Raleigh. The owner previously ran a short-lived dry bar downtown.

Gunshots were reported at an apartment complex off S. Roxboro Street in Durham; no injuries were reported and police are searching for the shooter.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will deliver the State of Cary address on March 5 at Town Hall, featuring a Q&A session, with options for in-person attendance, cablecast, and online streams.

R. Kelly was moved to the SHU at FCI Butner after officials say a retired warden's phone number was found in his notebook. His attorney says the contact was tied to a mentorship program.

Raleigh Parks is engaging the community to enhance Glen Eden Pilot Park's role in health and wellness through open houses and input on its development.

The Wake County school board will review the district's latest audit Tuesday as leaders confront tight finances and dwindling reserves.