Plaintiffs in the NC State athletics abuse litigation dropped claims against former Chancellor Randy Woodson, but allegations against a trainer and other officials remain pending.

An 18‑year‑old has been arrested and charged with 14 felony secret‑peeping counts after court paperwork alleges he used a phone to secretly record teachers at Wakefield High.

Rocky Mount police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue; the North Carolina SBI will conduct an independent review.

A 30-year-old employee at a youth group home in Angier was booked in mid‑April and now faces 16 felony counts after a 15‑year‑old foster resident reported assaults last year. Authorities say the incidents happened April–June 2025.

A fake federal arrest warrant nearly duped a Durham resident into paying $30,000. County officials warn about AI‑cloned voices, typos and gift‑card demands.

A funeral for a 2‑year‑old in Burlington turned violent when shots were fired; two 24‑year‑olds were arrested after a police chase ended with a crash and a rifle was recovered.

A driver was charged with DWI after a crash at Fayetteville and East Hargett in downtown Raleigh that injured two pedestrians, police say.

A man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 600 block of Berwick Drive in Fayetteville. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and are seeking tips.

An early‑morning crash on Glenwood Avenue killed a woman Sunday; part of the roadway was shut while investigators processed the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active.

Cary police say crews recovered an adult male from MacGregor Downs Lake Saturday afternoon; he was later pronounced dead and investigators are on scene.

A late‑night crash at the Raeford Road ramp to I‑295 killed a 36‑year‑old Fayetteville driver and sent a passenger to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; investigators have opened a traffic probe.

A Fayetteville man surrendered to police and now faces a first-degree murder charge in a March killing on Blue Street.

A 16-year-old girl was found shot early Saturday on Fox Ridge Road in Hope Mills and later died at a hospital. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call.