Durham police say a 47-year-old man was arrested after shots were fired into an occupied car on Todd Street, seriously injuring one person. A court date is set for July 20, 2026.

Authorities say an 18-year-old man with autism was found with widespread scars and burns; a Yanceyville couple has been arrested and faces felony charges.

A Youngsville woman says a copperhead bit her while taking out the trash; after antivenom at two hospitals she faces weeks of recovery and an estimated $800K–$900K medical bill.

The National Weather Service warned of strong thunderstorms for East Carteret Sunday evening, with gusts up to 55 mph, heavy rain and lightning that could cause localized flooding.

NWS put parts of central North Carolina on alert Sunday for 60-mph gusts and penny-sized hail, with stretches of I‑95 and NC‑264 in the storm’s path.

NWS issued a short severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Piedmont Saturday. Forecasters warned of 60 mph gusts, nickel-sized hail and frequent lightning.

With parts of the Triangle in exceptional drought, the state fire marshal is urging North Carolinians to skip backyard fireworks and stick to licensed displays.

A USPS rural letter carrier, Brandi Byrd Reynolds, was found dead in Hays; a Roaring River man has been arrested and inspectors are assisting the probe.

SAS Institute cut roughly 300 positions last week as the Cary-headquartered analytics firm shifts resources toward cloud, R&D and sales. Impacted staff were offered transition support and may apply for internal openings.

Durham-based Wolfspeed has dropped its federal breach‑of‑contract suit against Jaguar Land Rover over a failed silicon‑carbide supply agreement. Public details and any settlement terms were not disclosed.

A Burlington woman was arrested after police say she drove two people suspected in a Durham homicide to Greensboro. She is jailed without bond as investigators probe the case.

Mary‑Dell Chilton, the NC biochemist who helped create the first genetically modified plants, died at 87 in Carrboro. Her work underpins modern crop biotechnology.

The state Senate advanced HB 162 to end parking minimums statewide; supporters say it could lower housing costs and reduce stormwater runoff. The bill now needs House concurrence before reaching the governor.