Christopher Skipper of Roanoke Rapids received a 210-month prison sentence for child exploitation offenses, in addition to a breach of federal supervised release terms from a prior conviction.

A man was hospitalized after a daytime shooting in Wake County, with homes and vehicles hit by gunfire; the incident has heightened local safety concerns.

Optometrist Dr. Andrew Garland Cook from Garner is charged with child sexual exploitation, facing 15 felony counts after a year-long investigation. He was released on $100,000 bond and awaits court on August 25.

Alston Lamonte Parker received a 15-year federal prison sentence for drug and firearm offenses after a joint operation between the Halifax County Sheriff's Office and the ATF.

Fayetteville man, Courtney Matthews, was sentenced to 40 years for running a large drug trafficking operation distributing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, along with charges for money laundering and firearm possession.

A New Hanover County restaurant owner pleaded guilty to tax embezzlement, misusing nearly $80,000 in sales taxes, and received a suspended sentence with probation conditions.

One person was killed and two were injured in a shooting in western Fayetteville. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects apprehended yet.

Wake Forest officials confirmed Capital Boulevard/US 1 has reopened after a crash at Jenkins Road; four hospitalized, with no update on their condition.

A man with a life-threatening gunshot wound was found at a Raleigh apartment complex early Monday; police are investigating with no arrests announced.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with a Durham fire truck in North Carolina. The incident is under investigation.

Raleigh closed the 4400 block of Tryon Road after a major sewer main break. Traffic is being detoured via Avent Ferry and Lake Dam roads while repairs continue.

An Apex Police Department traffic stop for improper headlamps led to the arrest of two individuals after discovering firearms, drugs, and evidence of crime.

Justin Malik York, 30, has been arrested in NYC for a June murder in Raleigh, facing first-degree murder charges.