A silver sedan with a shattered rear window and multiple bullet holes was found in a Durham business lot Tuesday; police cordoned the scene and are investigating.

Sheriff Charles Blackwood says his office reviewed ICE paperwork and urged agents not to make an arrest — a claim his challenger calls misleading as early voting continues. The exchange has become a central issue in the March 3 primary.

R. Kelly was moved to the SHU at FCI Butner after officials say a retired warden's phone number was found in his notebook. His attorney says the contact was tied to a mentorship program.

Court filings say Twisted Tea cans, bottles and video evidence tie underage drinking to the crash that killed a 14‑year‑old in Holly Springs.

SELC says testing near Robeson County's Rocco plant found PFOA and GenX above EPA thresholds and has delivered a notice threatening federal litigation.

A boy was shot and killed Monday near a South Alston Avenue gas station in Durham. Police and CrimeStoppers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

UNC pledged to preserve Dean Smith's and Roy Williams' names on any future arena or court while it studies renovating the Smith Center or building at Carolina North. The move is meant to ease alumni concerns as advisory groups do the work.

A state task force warns NC power bills have jumped nearly 30% since 2017 and outlines nine initial fixes — from rate changes for big users to data‑center reporting.

National data show cancer diagnoses are rising among younger women, and Charlotte-area patients and clinicians say hormones, inflammation and exposure may be factors. Local trials and screening guidance are expanding in response.

A shooting in Pinnacle left one woman dead and a second person hospitalized; deputies say a suspect is wanted and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Durham City Council will resume a hearing Monday on the 81.75‑acre Leigh Village annexation, a mixed‑use plan prompting fierce debate over traffic and tree loss.

A 17-year-old Jack Britt student was arrested after police found his mother in a recycling bin and say he confessed. Court filings show a note and a March 3 hearing.

AT&T reports a cell outage in Durham that could take days to fix. Here’s what to know and how to stay connected while technicians investigate.