At least one person died and a section of Capital Boulevard was closed after an early-morning crash near Trawick Road that involved two motorcycles, a tow truck and a car.

A Raleigh man who walked away from a federal halfway house in July 2025 was recaptured by U.S. Marshals and sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.

A child was grazed by a bullet inside Rochelle Manor apartments in Durham on July 17 as police investigated the scene. Arrest status was unclear.

An 81‑year‑old Holly Ridge man has been charged with indecent liberties with a child after deputies investigated a report involving a 13‑year‑old. He remains jailed on a secured bond as detectives probe.

A crane truck flipped on I-95 near Kenly on Tuesday, killing one person and critically injuring another as troopers investigate a suspected tire failure.

A Willow Spring man was killed when his SUV ran off Christian Light Road and struck a tree outside Fuquay‑Varina, authorities said.

A man was injured in a shooting on Magnolia Court in north Raleigh; he's expected to recover while police investigate.

A three-year-old died after a pool drowning Tuesday night in Durham; emergency crews transported the child to Duke University Hospital but the child did not survive.

One of two women charged in a downtown Raleigh fatal run-over posted a $75,000 secured bond and was released this week while the case continues.

A shooting on Burgundy Road left one person injured and deputies say they have identified a person of interest while investigators probe a possible link to a BP investigation.

A Jacksonville woman was arrested after authorities say a 4-year-old was found alone in unsanitary, potentially dangerous conditions, including access to fire hazards. Charging documents list child‑abuse and related counts.

A massive hole dug overnight at Sunset Beach forced town crews to bring in a backhoe; police say the stunt broke town rules and posed hazards to people and turtles.

A Brunswick County arrest order was issued after Jennifer "Jen" Belichick missed a court date tied to a May speeding stop. The citation alleges she was driving 88 mph in a 70-mph zone.