An Alamance County father and his two sons face 48 felony charges for an alleged fraudulent insurance scheme, according to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

Elizabeth City man sentenced to 8.5 years for intent to distribute fentanyl after a guilty plea and a law enforcement operation revealed his drug trafficking activities.

The body of 21-year-old Nestor Margarito Ramirez Menjivar was found at Jordan Lake after he was swept away by currents while fishing near the B. Everett Jordan Dam.

Ex-Fayetteville officer Jacob Jones is charged with sexual battery, and his bond was reduced; the police department emphasizes standards and accountability.

A man from Denver, NC, was charged with insurance fraud for filing a false hit-and-run claim regarding prior damage to his vehicle. He was released on a $20,000 bond.

Raleigh woman arrested after over 100 dogs rescued from her unsanitary home, also faces identity theft charges.

A Fayetteville police officer was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery following an investigation into unwanted physical contact with a business employee.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in US v. Skrmetti supports North Carolina's position in Kadel v. Folwell, affirming the right to exclude transition-related procedures from the State Health Plan.

A DUI-charged driver overturned a tractor-trailer hauling blackberries on I-95, causing lane closures and requiring cleanup. A separate event involved a high-speed chase and crash in the same county.

Man captured in Fayetteville after escaping from a police car and leading authorities on a manhunt. He had broken a window while handcuffed and stripped to his underwear.

Two teens were injured in a Durham shooting; a boy was shot in the leg and a girl suffered a graze wound. Police found a firearm and casings; no arrests have been made.

Raleighnc.gov advises caution when engaging in river activities, especially in the Neuse River, due to hidden currents and sudden drops. Safety tips emphasize awareness of fast waters and underwater obstacles.

Gunfire in Rolesville led to one arrest and a temporary lockdown at Rolesville Middle School. Witnesses reported a high-speed chase and shots exchanged. The situation was resolved and the lockdown lifted later in the day.