ALE agents raided a Holly Springs mini‑mart and seized several pounds of marijuana and other items; the store’s owner now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor counts.

Smithfield police arrested a man accused of sharing videos of sexual abuse of boys ages 9–14. Officers executed a search warrant at a Laurel Drive home and seized electronic devices as the probe continues.

A former Benson officer was arrested Wednesday and now faces multiple felony charges as the NC SBI investigates an alleged break-in and sexual assault.

A Chapel Hill restaurateur has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after court filings allege a violent April incident involving his wife. The case is moving through district court.

A Wake County man was arrested and charged with murder in the October 2024 death of his infant daughter, authorities say.

A small dog named Baby Boo was killed Monday at Lovett Square Apartments in Durham. Neighbors say the dogs had been seen roaming; county animal services are investigating.

Lee County deputies say a 62-year-old man fired a shotgun inside a Sanford-area home, fled on a riding mower and was arrested; the occupants were not hit.

Orange County DA Jeff Nieman said he won't seek the death penalty in the case of Matthew Vukmer, charged in the March 6 fatal stabbing of his longtime housekeeper.

NC State Police are investigating a reported rape at Bragaw Hall after a student reported an assault on April 19. The university's WolfAlert says a suspect has been identified but not arrested.

Court filings show North Carolina will cover roughly $16,500 to bring two out‑of‑state witnesses to testify in the long‑running Faith Hedgepeth murder case. The payments are tied to travel, lodging and attendance for the defendant’s requested witnesses.

The Department of Justice awarded North Carolina more than $2 million to speed testing of sexual-assault kits and guard against future backlogs. Officials say the money will boost lab capacity, investigations and victim services.

A newly published video appears to show an argument that ends in a deadly shooting at a Raleigh apartment complex. Authorities are asking anyone with footage or tips to come forward.

A Durham man appeared in court after arrest over social‑media posts prosecutors say threatened former Duke colleagues. He faces a felony charge and is being held without bond.