UNC Health unveiled plans to build a community hospital near South 17th and Shipyard in Wilmington, aiming to add cardiology, emergency and oncology services and target a 2030 opening.

Anya, a six- to seven-month-old puppy shot in Duplin County, is paralyzed in her hind legs and is receiving care from a Triangle rescue. Perfectly Imperfect Pups says she will need a mobility cart and is accepting adoption inquiries and support.

A proposed state surtax would charge 7% on income above $1M to generate roughly $1 billion for public schools, a pitch led by Democratic lawmakers and Patriotic Millionaires that faces steep GOP opposition.

A new review of hospital data finds central North Carolina hospitals — led by Duke University Hospital — have the state’s longest emergency room waits. The gap far exceeds the statewide median.

EPA proposes removing emissions testing from the federal clean‑air plan in 19 North Carolina counties, a change that could save drivers nearly $20 million a year while drawing environmental pushback.

City data tie Durham’s unarmed HEART teams to a near‑60% drop in crime reports and a sharp decline in arrests. Officials say more staff and funding are needed to expand coverage overnight.

A 'Bring Back the Village' meeting was underway Monday when shots rang out nearby on New Bern Avenue, injuring one person and renewing calls for a gun buyback and youth outreach.

Durham Tech has broken ground on 124 affordable apartments at 902 S. Briggs Ave., reserving about a quarter of units for students as part of a wider push to ease housing insecurity. The development aims to add deeply affordable units as local rents rise.

Dozens of firefighters responded to a house fire on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill Monday; investigators remained on scene.

Chatham Habitat, led by Anna Tuell, is advancing a Roberts Run plan in Pittsboro to add dozens of affordable homes as the Triangle grows.

An Ohio feed company paid $3.2M for a 30,000‑sq‑ft Wilson plant, quadrupling its value since 2021 and highlighting demand for small industrial sites near the Triangle.

Former Rep. David Price joined 62 ex-officials in a letter urging Congress to reclaim war-making authority as the Iran conflict passed the War Powers deadline.

Durham police responded to the Silver Spoon on Mother's Day after diners reported an argument that ended in gunfire; witnesses said at least one person was shot. Officials have not released full details.