Southern Pines police say 27-year-old Jahmel Raemone Kegler was arrested on charges of statutory rape and indecent liberties; he is being held in Moore County and is due in court March 18.

A Durham man was sentenced to 16–20 years after pleading guilty in the 2023 drive‑by that killed a man at a bus stop. Police say surveillance and Instagram videos helped tie suspects to a stolen SUV.

North Carolina’s updated greenhouse‑gas inventory shows long‑term declines but warns of a likely near‑term uptick tied to power generation and data‑center demand.

NCDHHS announced a March 5 pilot to let 988 counselors dispatch mobile crisis teams directly, aiming to shorten response times and reduce police involvement.

Durham leaders heard a work-session update on a $10M ARPA-backed plan to revive Hayti’s Fayetteville Street corridor, with early funding aimed at property repairs and small-business support.

Winston‑Salem chef Freddy Lee will open Fablewood, a steakhouse at Mount Airy’s Spencer’s Mill redevelopment, betting on small‑town dining as local restaurants close.

Federal marshals arrested Bryson Bradley in New York; he faces charges in the Sept. 20, 2024, killing of Korie Williams and will be extradited to North Carolina.

A general‑aviation plane returned to RDU after a tire blew following takeoff; crews briefly closed a runway to clear debris and no injuries were reported.

A Durham woman walked into a hospital Tuesday night with a gunshot wound after a shooting on the 3600 block of Danube Lane. Police say her injuries are non-life-threatening and detectives are investigating.

A Doswell man is jailed after deputies say about 1 kilogram of suspected cocaine and a quarter‑pound of marijuana were found during an I‑85 traffic stop in Granville County.

A court fight between Mebane and Graham over roughly $85M in sewer upgrades has stalled the state’s first Buc‑ee's and other nearby developments. The disagreement centers on how much Mebane must pay toward Graham's WWTP expansion.

Kinston police served 34 search warrants in a multi‑agency sweep called Operation Wintergreen, targeting illegal marijuana and THC sales after citizen complaints. Officials say more details on arrests and seizures will follow.

IMAP driver Anthony Buie returned to duty after months of recovery after being struck by a car he says was traveling about 84 mph; NCDOT cites the Move Over law.