A 19-year-old from Chapel Hill was arrested at Raleigh Union Station after police say he attempted to kill a man and attacked two Amtrak conductors.

A Charlotte plant recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos sold in vending machines across eight states after sausage and undeclared soy were found; the company says no illnesses have been reported.

Speed and heavy rain were blamed after a Chapel Hill woman’s car crossed the median on I‑40 and struck a tractor‑trailer, killing her.

A flood warning is in effect for Johnston County as the Neuse River at Smithfield approaches minor flood stage. Officials warn the riverwalk and low-lying areas could see water and urge caution.

At Raleigh’s Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview, college coaches pressed the ACC and NCAA for firmer enforcement after high‑profile quarterback moves, legal fights and tampering claims. The debate centered on late portal entries and who polices them.

National foreclosure filings jumped in early 2026 even as layoffs stayed low; Triangle agents say the region is holding up, but some NC ZIP‑codes show higher filings.

Durham deputies say a Maple Street search turned up roughly 16 pounds of marijuana, THC products and psilocybin mushrooms, and a 29-year-old man was arrested.

The International Black Theatre Festival returns to Winston‑Salem July 27–Aug. 1 with more than 100 performances, workshops, panels and community events across downtown venues.

A new budget provision directs NC's DEQ to join the federal FAST‑41 fast‑track for nuclear and gas projects, prompting warnings from environmental groups about rushed reviews.

A Cary congregation will clear part of its campus for the Timothy Ash Carr Center, a mixed‑use project that includes 51 affordable apartments, childcare and program units for working families.

Apex resident and former Durham County EMS worker Andrew Eric Childs was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child‑pornography and animal‑cruelty charges.

A 41-year-old Pittsboro man is jailed after deputies say he shot and killed the family dog and injured his wife and 4-year-old son inside their home. Arrest warrants list multiple felony counts.

Durham’s century-old M&F Bank is merging with Optus Bank to form a roughly $1.3B institution; the combined headquarters will move to Columbia and local branches will be rebranded.