Morrisville police responded to a shots-fired call on Hildebran Lane; authorities say there is no known threat and officers are investigating.

A septic truck overturned on an I-40 on‑ramp from I-540 near RDU, spilling its tank and closing Exit 1B. Durham police said the driver was not injured.

A woman walked into a Durham convenience store on Friday with a gunshot wound and asked the clerk to call 911. Deputies took her to a hospital and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

A man already serving time for a Fort Bragg soldier’s 2022 killing has appeared in Durham to begin a plea in another 2022 homicide. Court records show the hearing will continue June 3.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

A City of Durham video lays out proposed stops and next steps for the 5.1-mile Central BRT, moving the plan toward engineering and spring outreach.

Dream Finders Homes will build Travolina Pines in Cameron with 94 lots starting in the upper $200s, adding rare sub-$300K new construction to Harnett County.

Novartis finalized plans for a 56,200‑sq‑ft API plant in Morrisville, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint under a $23 billion plan.

Duke researchers trained an AI on routine health records and say it can predict ADHD risk by age 5; the model shows strong accuracy but needs clinical validation.

Students from 14 counties converged at the State Legislative Building to urge passage of House Bill 430 — Solly's Law — raising the vape-purchase age to 21.

The Parker family sold roughly 138 acres to Chatham County to create Parker’s Ridge Park in Moncure; plans call for a pump track, inclusive playground and pond loop.

A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.

Court records say a Durham man tried to drive off while Cary officers were still at his car; he faces seven charges including assault with a deadly weapon.