Chatham County, NC, has imposed a ban on all open burning inside the county limits due to high wildfire risks, as directed by the NC Forest Service. Fines will be levied for violations.

Franklin County has issued a burn ban due to drought conditions to prevent wildfires, only allowing grill cooking near dwellings, effective from March 21, 2025.

A train collided with a vehicle in downtown Durham, injuring one man and causing road closures on East Main Street. The incident is under investigation.

A 47-year-old Youngsville man, Samuel Oakley Jr., received a 19-year prison sentence for operating a large-scale drug trafficking network involving cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, alongside firearms offenses.

A man was shot during an armed robbery attempt near a Durham tire shop; he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects apprehended.

A Raleigh man, Donnavin Byrdsong, received a 16-year sentence for trafficking fentanyl, hiding the drugs in Lego boxes, according to the Justice Department.

A Sampson County man received a 17-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses after a 2019 investigation led to his arrest with drugs and guns.

A woman in Wilson County has been charged with insurance fraud after claiming injuries at multiple Piggly Wiggly stores to obtain money from an insurer.

A detention officer in Wake County has been arrested for trafficking drugs to inmates, facing serious charges including trafficking opium and providing contraband.

Greensboro woman Crystal Frierson arrested for alleged car insurance fraud involving forged documents for a false stolen vehicle claim. Commissioner Causey highlights fraud's impact on premiums.

A 52-year-old man, Donnie Nesbitt, died after his car hit a tree in Raleigh; the timing of the crash is reported differently by WRAL and The News & Observer. Police cite high speed as a factor.

A 7-year-old boy fell into the Tar River in Franklin County and is missing. Search efforts continue with dive teams and drones. The community remains hopeful for his safe return.

A Nash County man shot a 15-year-old during a reported vehicle theft and now faces several charges including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.