Court records say a 35-year-old Apex man is charged with rape, stalking and related felonies after two alleged assaults on his wife over three months.

A Roxboro father and son pleaded guilty and were sentenced in the 2022 home‑invasion killing of 80‑year‑old Nancy "Nan" Horton. The father drew life without parole; the son faces a minimum term.

Court records say a 5‑year‑old in Durham was severely malnourished and showed developmental delays; a 39‑year‑old man faces four felony child‑abuse counts.

A Pinehurst man was arrested on NC State property after an alleged social-media threat to shoot someone at a public venue; court filings say he faces a felony charge and is jailed in Wake County.

Howard Reade, 44, was found fatally stabbed near the American Tobacco Trail on Monday. Durham police have opened a homicide investigation and are asking the public for tips.

Seven juveniles were detained outside Regal North Hills after a screening of NBA Youngboy’s concert film; videos show crowds standing, singing and staff clearing the showing.

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.