David James Kelly, 71, was found dead in his Wilson home, leading to a homicide investigation by local police, who have cordoned off the area and are seeking public assistance.

A Durham mother was charged after her 4-year-old was shot and critically injured. She's accused of felony child abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

Fayetteville police are investigating a woman's homicide after she was found with fatal injuries at an apartment complex. Her identity is withheld pending family notification. Authorities seek information from the community to aid the investigation.

A man was shot in a parking garage near a children's museum in downtown Raleigh. He suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized, with police continuing their search for the shooter.

Authorities have arrested Robert Brad Williams for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Goldsboro mother, following a multi-county chase in North Carolina.

Ripken the Bat Dog, cherished for fetching bats at Durham Bulls games and retrieving tees for NC State football, has died at age 8.5. Fans and his owners, the O'Donnells, mourn his passing.

A woman died after an apparent accidental shooting in Moore County. The Sheriff's Office is investigating, no charges have been made, and the shooter is cooperating with authorities.

A shooting on Guess Road in Durham wounded three people, with one in critical condition. The incident, which took place near a shopping plaza, is under investigation.

A Sanford man was arrested after an early morning shooting in Lee County that left one person injured and required emergency air transport to the hospital.

An SUV crash into a utility pole in Raleigh hospitalized three and caused a power outage, with non-life-threatening injuries reported and power restored by late afternoon.

Master Trooper Anthony S. Godwin of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol passed away off-duty on New Year's Eve, deeply mourned by family, colleagues, and the communities he served.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Haylee Moore, a missing 15-year-old girl from Hillsborough, suspected to be in the Mebane area.

Two individuals, Zikera Wardlow, 16, and De’Anthony Letrelle Morgan, 20, were found shot dead in a vehicle in Hillsborough. The police are investigating the incident.