A pre-dawn crash on South Saunders near Wilmington Street closed the road for hours and prompted a police investigation; initial reports suggested a fatality.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh. Police say injuries aren’t life‑threatening as detectives canvass the area.

NC State police say a student was sexually assaulted at E.S. King Village on Saturday; investigators say a person of interest has been identified and are asking for tips.

A woman was hospitalized after a Sunday stabbing on Liberty Street near downtown Durham; police say her injuries aren't life-threatening and the probe is active.

Two search warrants near Henderson yielded roughly 31,000 heroin doses, about a kilogram of fentanyl, firearms and arrests, officials said. The seizures raise fresh concerns about counterfeit pills and public safety in Vance County.

A white Volkswagen SUV ran a red light and T‑boned a small car on U.S. 70 in Garner; two people were taken to WakeMed with injuries not believed to be life‑threatening.

A Lee County man was arrested after a chase on NC‑87; deputies recovered fentanyl, cocaine and a handgun, and he now faces multiple trafficking and weapons charges.

Morrisville police responded to a shots-fired call on Hildebran Lane; authorities say there is no known threat and officers are investigating.

A woman walked into a Durham convenience store on Friday with a gunshot wound and asked the clerk to call 911. Deputies took her to a hospital and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson hosted federal, local and housing leaders in Asheville after a recent uptick in shootings; officials pledged to coordinate investigations and prevention.

A pre-dawn outside fire off Garner Road closed the street between Newcombe and Chris Street and drew multiple Raleigh fire units; investigators are working to determine the cause.

A man already serving time for a Fort Bragg soldier’s 2022 killing has appeared in Durham to begin a plea in another 2022 homicide. Court records show the hearing will continue June 3.

An autopsy released May 1, 2026, says Alvin Saunders died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease while held at the Wake County Detention Center. Wake County prosecutors say the death was not linked to criminal activity.