A man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 600 block of Berwick Drive in Fayetteville. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and are seeking tips.

A late‑night crash at the Raeford Road ramp to I‑295 killed a 36‑year‑old Fayetteville driver and sent a passenger to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; investigators have opened a traffic probe.

A 16-year-old girl was found shot early Saturday on Fox Ridge Road in Hope Mills and later died at a hospital. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call.

A Wilmington man was arrested after a reported road‑rage shooting on the US‑64 bypass near Pittsboro. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged him with misdemeanors; no injuries were reported.

Durham reports about 37% of students are frequently absent and is shifting to wellness supports, restorative practices and early-warning systems to boost attendance.

After a runaway freshman year, Cameron Boozer announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft.

Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open in June at the American Tobacco Campus, moving from pop-ups to a 2,600‑sq‑ft café with buns, giant cinnamon rolls and a 100‑layer hashbrown.

Federal sign‑offs freed $319M in BEAD funds to launch builds that the state says will reach more than 93,000 homes, businesses and community sites, prioritizing rural and mountain areas.

A 2-year-old was killed and a 4-year-old injured when a vehicle struck their toy car in Gray's Creek; investigators say charges are pending.

State Auditor Dave Boliek will present findings from an investigation into NC A&T, renewing scrutiny of campus contracting after earlier audits found procurement gaps.

Creedmoor commissioners unanimously restricted Mayor Antwane Downey’s duties after his February crash and DWI charges, barring public representation and unscheduled City Hall access.

A federal inmate who walked away from Butner surrendered after holding a woman at gunpoint in Lemon Springs. He’s jailed without bond and faces state and likely federal charges.

Jordan High School in Durham was placed on lockdown Wednesday as authorities searched the campus for a reported weapon. Officials released few details.