A former Benson officer was arrested Wednesday and now faces multiple felony charges as the NC SBI investigates an alleged break-in and sexual assault.

Mayor Leonardo Williams used Wednesday's State of the City to demand action on shootings and set aggressive homelessness targets, promising a summer summit and new partnerships.

Duke picked up Wisconsin guard John Blackwell after a campus visit and Instagram announcement, adding a near-19 ppg scorer and high-volume 3-point threat to the Blue Devils.

A Chapel Hill restaurateur has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after court filings allege a violent April incident involving his wife. The case is moving through district court.

A small dog named Baby Boo was killed Monday at Lovett Square Apartments in Durham. Neighbors say the dogs had been seen roaming; county animal services are investigating.

Lee County deputies say a 62-year-old man fired a shotgun inside a Sanford-area home, fled on a riding mower and was arrested; the occupants were not hit.

Orange County DA Jeff Nieman said he won't seek the death penalty in the case of Matthew Vukmer, charged in the March 6 fatal stabbing of his longtime housekeeper.

A Texas investor paid about $20M for a fully leased industrial building near RDU that houses local tenant Storr Office Environments and reflects strong industrial demand.

Residents at Maria Parham Apartments say the elevator has been out for days; the N.C. Department of Labor confirmed a complaint and repairs are underway.

Court filings show North Carolina will cover roughly $16,500 to bring two out‑of‑state witnesses to testify in the long‑running Faith Hedgepeth murder case. The payments are tied to travel, lodging and attendance for the defendant’s requested witnesses.

The Department of Justice awarded North Carolina more than $2 million to speed testing of sexual-assault kits and guard against future backlogs. Officials say the money will boost lab capacity, investigations and victim services.

Chatham County is reviewing Pittsboro's Flock Safety license‑plate cameras after an April 13 presentation exposed lingering privacy and data‑sharing concerns. Officials want clearer audit and contract rules before deciding next steps.

A Durham man appeared in court after arrest over social‑media posts prosecutors say threatened former Duke colleagues. He faces a felony charge and is being held without bond.