Tray'vian Brown is charged with the murder of Durham Uber driver Emmanuel Gbedee, whose body was found in Johnston County. The suspect's motive is unclear, with no known prior link to Gbedee.

Deputies at the Durham County Courthouse used CPR and an AED to help a man who collapsed, potentially saving his life.

NCDOT seeks public input on Raleigh Road Parkway improvements, hosting an open house on January 23 at Raleigh Road Baptist Church for residents to review plans and discuss with experts.

Kenyon Cameron was arrested for a double homicide in December, facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of Zikera Wardlow and De'Anthony Morgan, found shot in Hillsborough.

Raleigh observes MLK Day by closing city offices but maintains emergency services and regular trash collection, with GoRaleigh buses on a Sunday schedule.

Wake Forest is hosting public meetings to discuss the future of Taylor Street Park, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility, as the town aims to apply for the Accessible Parks Grant Program.

Durham police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a home during a welfare check on Audubon Lake Drive. Her identity and cause of death are unknown; tips are encouraged.

Whiteville man, Robert Avant, is sentenced to nearly six years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon during a shootout where a pregnant woman was shot.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered $144 million for residents in 2024, an all-time high, including fraud restitution and consumer services.

Raleigh's Laurel Hills Community Center hosts a family-friendly Red Carpet Dance event for kids and guardians, featuring dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and door prizes.

Billie Antwan Spencer has been arrested for a series of break-ins at Wake County businesses, facing multiple charges including felony breaking and entering.

North Carolina commemorates the Gourd Patch Conspiracy with a historical marker, highlighting the 1777 plot to assassinate Gov. Caswell, the subsequent clemency, and legal developments.

State Treasurer Brad Briner has appointed four new members to North Carolina's Investment Advisory Committee to improve the pension fund's performance.