Gov. Josh Stein retweeted the Hurricanes' "THE #CANES WIN THE CUP" post after Carolina clinched the Stanley Cup, and Raleigh watch parties spilled into the streets.

Durham firefighters battled a large apartment fire on University Drive Sunday, with crews and residents reporting heavy smoke and multiple emergency vehicles.

NWS warned of 60 mph gusts and quarter‑size hail across Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash counties Sunday evening; drivers along I‑95 were urged to seek shelter.

Marlin Fever weighed a record 919.9‑lb blue marlin at the Big Rock Tournament in Morehead City. The catch tops the event’s history and vaults the boat into the lead.

A federal judge approved a $10 million settlement for Trey Jones, who was exonerated after DNA cleared him in the 2013 killing of 11-year-old McKenzie Sessoms. The agreement resolves a civil-rights suit alleging a coerced confession.

A bleeped parody featuring Senate leader Sydney Batch has prompted GOP demands for discipline as North Carolina’s yearlong budget stalemate inches toward a deal.

Orange County deputies warned about a convincing phone scam that spoofed the sheriff's number and an 'FBI' transfer; deputies say no money was lost.

Sanford police arrested two suspects after a 17-year-old was shot at The Oaks Apartments. One suspect is jailed without bond and the investigation remains active.

A $64M two‑site development in Bragtown will deliver 198 affordable apartments targeted to households at or below 70% AMI, with early relocations from Oxford Manor.

After more than a decade, True Flavors Diner in South Durham will close by the end of June. Owner Sidney Coves cites rising costs and will focus on Reno’s Cheesesteaks.

Realty Income paid $5.5M for a Goldsboro Wawa site as the chain expands across eastern North Carolina; local permits and DOT roadwork are already in place.

Sertoma Arts Center will close June 22 for a Parks Bond‑funded renovation; classes and studios will move to partner sites while work proceeds.

Durham will ban in‑ground sprinklers and curb nonessential outdoor water use starting June 15 as reservoirs fall and the county enters exceptional drought.