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.

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.