A Wilmington man was arrested after a reported road‑rage shooting on the US‑64 bypass near Pittsboro. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged him with misdemeanors; no injuries were reported.

A motorcyclist died Friday night after a collision with another vehicle at NC Highway 55 and Edgemore Avenue in Cary. Police say the other driver stayed and is cooperating as the crash is investigated.

A Raleigh insurance agent faces felony charges after a warrant alleges he stole $10,000 from an elderly client by diverting funds meant for investment.

A 2-year-old was killed and a 4-year-old injured when a vehicle struck their toy car in Gray's Creek; investigators say charges are pending.

Wake Forest police warn callers are impersonating officers and demanding payment via apps, gift cards or cash. Verify suspicious calls by calling 919‑554‑6150.

A Wake County SWAT team assembled outside a two-story apartment on Wallingford Road Thursday; WRAL reported officers in tactical gear. Officials have released few details.

A woman allegedly waved a machete and banged on windows outside a Wilmington Hardee’s during Tuesday’s breakfast rush. She was arrested and faces multiple misdemeanor charges.

State officials say back burns will create heavy smoke as crews work to contain a brush fire along the Avery–Mitchell county line. Aircraft are on standby and homes are being protected.

A shooting was reported late Wednesday near Mack Todd Road outside Zebulon. Deputies asked residents to avoid the scene while investigators worked.

A 70-year-old driver died after her car struck a tree in Holly Springs; police say a medical emergency may have led to the single-car crash.

A federal inmate who walked away from Butner surrendered after holding a woman at gunpoint in Lemon Springs. He’s jailed without bond and faces state and likely federal charges.

Jordan High School in Durham was placed on lockdown Wednesday as authorities searched the campus for a reported weapon. Officials released few details.

Kinston police want residents to check door‑bell and security cameras for footage from April 18–19 after an Offutt Drive shooting. Any images could be critical to the investigation.