New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.

Rev. William Barber II's federal suit against AMC was dismissed; he will host a private screening at the Greenville theater and be allowed to bring his stool.

A Durham man was killed in a hit-and-run on Old Oxford Road; troopers say the driver fled and are asking witnesses to call 919-560-6868.

Humacyte cut roughly 25% of its staff as it trims spending and refocuses commercial efforts for Symvess while preparing for upcoming trial data.

Survivors and MADD urged NC lawmakers at the Legislative Building to back HB 1199, which would expand ignition‑interlock rules after recent fatal crashes.

Two women were arrested after a multi‑agency probe tied them to 17 Bath & Body Works thefts in Raleigh and Durham totaling more than $8,300.

Three juveniles were targeted in a drive-by in east Durham; officers recovered a bullet inside a bedroom at Rochelle Manor but no one was hurt.

FISU technical teams are touring the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte this week as North Carolina finalizes venues and logistics for the July 11–22, 2029 Summer World University Games.

Caterpillar plans to add about 600 production jobs at its Sanford plant, hiring across assembly, logistics and fabrications as the factory ramps output.

AARP Fraud Watch volunteers and police are asking Triangle stores to post warnings after phone scams led residents to feed cash into crypto kiosks and lose thousands. FBI data show a national spike in ATM‑kiosk fraud.

A budget framework would raise pay for teachers and many state workers just as Goodyear enters talks that could cost hundreds of Fayetteville jobs and officials warn about crypto‑ATM scams.

Orange County’s proposed two‑year phase‑out of $621,323 for the Chapel Hill Public Library has residents and advocates mobilizing as budget hearings approach.

Sylvan Esso and Tyler Childers will headline the three‑night Good Moon Festival in downtown Durham this October, pairing DPAC headliners with after‑shows and a free matinee.