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.

A planned fight at Leinbach Park escalated into gunfire Monday morning, sending multiple people to hospitals and putting nearby schools on secure hold.

A 2 a.m. brawl in downtown Greenville left three juveniles with stab wounds; a 19-year-old has been charged and police are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association announced the death of firefighter Josh Lull and called the loss "devastating." The union's Facebook post shared photos and brief tributes.

A Keck Road traffic stop in Haw River led deputies to seize a loaded handgun fitted with a conversion device; two people were arrested and face multiple charges.

A crash on Cole Mill Road in northwest Durham late Saturday killed one person. Police closed the roadway while investigators processed the scene.