A tiny stinging ant that can trigger anaphylaxis has been documented across most North Carolina counties. Experts explain how to identify them and reduce risk.

Naomi Dix and Club ERA sued Meta after their Instagram and Facebook pages were disabled in mid‑June. The complaint seeks account restoration and damages.

Three men have been taken into custody after Wilmington police linked them to multiple gang-related shootings. The investigation remains active as authorities seek tips.

A stolen‑car crash in Raleigh injured three Thursday as forecasters warn returning heat and gusty storms. Also in today’s roundup: NC tops the U.S. for snakebites and a $60M fraud plea.

Duke and other labs are testing drugs and mitochondrial therapies that could ease chronic pain without sparking opioid addiction.

State officials and the Triangle MLS warn renters about fake listings and bogus landlords. Key tips on verifying ownership, avoiding quick‑pay traps and reporting fraud.

A masked man assaulted hikers on the Bicentennial Greenway near Gibson Park in High Point; two women were treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries and police are searching.

A Durham teacher with prior domestic‑violence convictions was arrested over an alleged Hinge‑date assault. School hiring and background‑check practices are under scrutiny.

M Pocha has closed and chef Michael Lee is converting the downtown Durham spot into M Nikkei, a Japanese‑Peruvian robatayaki and sushi handroll concept expected this summer.

Two absences and a newly seated Republican allowed House Republicans to narrowly override Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, enacting DEI bans and an immigration bill.

A Durham jury convicted Chano Wiggins and a judge sentenced him to decades in prison. The survivor says she’s "done with asking why" and plans to focus on healing.

NWS Wakefield issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday; gusts up to 60 mph and frequent lightning were possible.

A late-night argument on Emily Lane near Oxford turned into a shootout Monday night; deputies say one person was killed and three others injured as investigators detained multiple people.