A food truck explosion at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Pittsboro injured two, including owner Eric Zeigler, who is severely burned. The festival continues despite the incident.

Isaac Lee Walker, 19, of Lexington, NC, is charged with insurance fraud for allegedly lying about pre-existing damage to his car, impacting policyholders with higher premiums.

A fight at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability led to a School Resource Officer using a Taser; no injuries occurred, and the school was briefly on "Hold".

Josefina Tavarez died after a shooting in Wake Forest, with Hariston Jose Urena Morales arrested for the crime believed to stem from a domestic dispute.

A Sylva man, Noah Saunier, faces insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing fake crash claims on his Audi to multiple insurers, as announced by N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

The North Carolina OSA reports a 40% decrease in armed security for CATS despite an increased contract value, amid concerns over safety and inclusion policies.

Johnston County faced three school bus accidents in a day, with a collision involving an SUV, followed by another crash near a high school with no injuries, and one with a garbage truck, resulting in a severely damaged bus but no injuries.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam involving a fake NCDOT worker selling nonexistent surplus concrete to residents. They advise verifying worker credentials and being cautious of unsolicited offers.

A newborn discovered in a trash can has resulted in serious charges against a Lee County woman. Authorities say Mishayla Elisabeth Iles, 29, of Sanford, NC, was arrested after being released from medical care and is charged with attempted first-degree murder and concealing the birth of a child. The infant remains hospitalized in stable condition as the investigation continues.

Two people associated with the Courtney Jordan Foundation have been charged with fraud in Durham, with outstanding warrants for their arrest. The foundation is also implicated in other fraudulent schemes and non-payment of employees.

A pedestrian ignoring an Amtrak train's warning was fatally hit in Durham, causing traffic disruption with two intersections closed during the investigation.

In Durham, a dog was shot during a robbery; one suspect is in custody and charged with various crimes, including animal cruelty. No human injuries were reported.

Pedestrian killed by a car on SW Maynard Road in Cary during morning hours; driver cooperates with police on scene.