Iredell County residents face charges for staging a car accident to defraud insurance companies, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

A man was critically injured in a Raleigh shooting near North Raleigh Boulevard and New Bern Avenue; the suspect remains at large, with police investigating.

Special education teacher Scott Swartzfager in Wake County is charged with assaulting multiple students with disabilities, including five felony counts.

Three people got hurt in Clayton, U.S. Highway 70 accident involving a car and motorcycle. The road was closed for over an hour. The cause is under investigation.

Spectrum worker critically injured after SUV collision in Cary; driver Juanita Ramirez faces multiple charges.

A deputy's car crashed during a high-speed chase after spotting burglary suspects in Franklin County, with the suspects evading the police and the officer expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.

A 13-year-old at Lowe's Grove Middle School was found with a loaded gun, leading to a lockdown and swift law enforcement response. The student is facing charges.

Three individuals were charged with the kidnapping of a Garner mother and child, demanding $1M ransom. They were caught and may face life in prison if convicted.

A Raleigh minister, Aaron Luke Bradley, was arrested for minor exploitation charges, tied to sharing abuse material via Kik. He's fired from his church role and is on bail with restrictions on contacting minors.

A father of two was shot dead in a Durham neighborhood Wednesday night; police are investigating the incident.

Wake County officials emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness, urging residents to plan and create emergency kits ahead of the upcoming season, highlighted by National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Kimberly Byrd was rescued after her car crashed into a creek in Johnston County due to a medical emergency. She is expected to make a full recovery with no citations issued.

A local father of two was fatally shot on South Benjamine Street in East Durham; police are investigating the incident with no suspect information released.