Gary Tharrington Jr., 34, was killed June 8 after trying to break up a fight at Hoover Road Apartments. A 14‑year‑old has been detained and police continue to investigate.

Durham firefighters battled a large apartment fire on University Drive Sunday, with crews and residents reporting heavy smoke and multiple emergency vehicles.

A Robbinsville nurse is accused of punching and shoving a disabled resident at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. The state nursing board has summarily suspended her license as criminal charges move forward.

Three people died and a fourth was hospitalized after a high-speed crash on U.S. 1 near Friendship Road in southern Wake County. Troopers say speed is a primary factor.

A federal judge approved a $10 million settlement for Trey Jones, who was exonerated after DNA cleared him in the 2013 killing of 11-year-old McKenzie Sessoms. The agreement resolves a civil-rights suit alleging a coerced confession.

Federal prosecutors won prison terms for two Hells Angels after a 2023 Dairy Queen parking-lot attack in Cumberland County that left a member dead and multiple vehicles damaged.

Orange County deputies warned about a convincing phone scam that spoofed the sheriff's number and an 'FBI' transfer; deputies say no money was lost.

An early‑morning hit‑and‑run on Buffaloe Road near Oates Drive left a pedestrian dead; Raleigh police have opened an investigation.

Sanford police arrested two suspects after a 17-year-old was shot at The Oaks Apartments. One suspect is jailed without bond and the investigation remains active.

Three men were hospitalized after a fight on N. Raleigh Boulevard left them with stab wounds. Police say the early‑morning incident is under investigation.

State investigators have been called to a scene involving the Sampson County Sheriff's Office near a Dollar General on Faison Road. Officials released few details as the SBI gathers evidence.

Raleigh police are seeking a driver after a hit-and-run left a woman injured Friday. Investigators are asking witnesses and dash-cam owners to come forward.

A Raleigh restaurateur faces six felony counts after investigators say she diverted nearly $179,000 in sales taxes from two eateries.