A large blaze on Stanley Road filled the Durham sky Wednesday; WRAL's Sky 5 captured aerial footage as authorities investigate. Dry conditions and a statewide burn ban add context.

A second-alarm fire struck Ashbrook Apartments on Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro; officials say the cause is under investigation and injuries are unclear.

North Carolina A&T defensive lineman Kelvin Broadhurst Jr., 20, died after a motorcycle crash on I‑40 in Greensboro; police say he was ejected and the crash is under investigation.

Fayetteville's council paused a draft data‑center ordinance to study a $6.4 billion proposal on Dunn Road, with residents split over water, noise and energy concerns.

A multi-agency raid in Wilmington led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl and firearms, officials say.

Wendy's removed three Triangle restaurants from its listings — two Raleigh locations and a Cary site — as the chain trims underperforming stores amid a national turnaround plan.

A UNC Board committee approved letting chancellors accept a housing stipend instead of living in official residences; the full board will vote in May.

Disney revealed new renderings and member perks for Asteria, a 4,000+‑home Storyliving community at Chatham Park, including a Second Star Club and a reservable Lost Key Cottage. Sales are expected to begin in 2027.

Hillside High went on lockdown after a tip about a possible weapon; deputies searched the campus and found none.

Carrboro High School went into lockdown after gunshots were reported nearby; officials say no one at the school has been hurt so far.

Pinehurst-area backers have pledged funds and are seeking federal grants to bring a daily Dulles flight to Moore County Airport. Organizers hope a mix of private money and a federal grant will seal a deal.

Two men were arrested in connection with a Jan. 17 Riverside Drive shooting in Rocky Mount; both face first‑degree murder charges and are being held without bond.

New subdivisions and model homes are popping up across Durham's 27703, drawing buyers with commute convenience and lower price tags.