A robbery in south Raleigh left a person shot Thursday; police say the victim will survive and the suspect remains at large. Investigators are canvassing the Newbold Street area.

An 18-year-old student was arrested after police say a 9mm pistol with a 3D-printed handle and drug paraphernalia were found in the South Garner High parking lot.

The Torres family has converted the former Applebee’s at Brier Creek into Cabo Mexican Cuisine, an upscale coastal‑Mexican spot with ceviche, steak and a marble bar.

Edenton Street UMC has launched a yearlong discernment process over its downtown Dawson Lot, considering mixed‑income housing and other community uses.

An NWS warning for Surry and Stokes counties warned of marble-sized hail, 40-mph gusts and frequent lightning Thursday afternoon around Pilot Mountain. Officials urged people to seek shelter.

Cloudy Friday with showers on the way. A wet pattern may bring 2–4 inches through mid-week—expect delays and possible urban flooding.

Police arrested a Raleigh man after re‑testing evidence tied him to the 2019 Brentwood Park stabbing of Jorge Zelaya. Investigators say new forensic work produced the match.

The UNC Board of Governors approved a $493,500 performance bonus for System President Peter Hans, raising his pay to more than $1.09 million as campuses cut budgets.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will close May 26, 2026 for a roughly 30-month, $65M expansion that includes a 400,000-gallon shark habitat. This weekend is the last chance to visit.

Durham police obtained felony warrants against Joseph Savarino after an April 18 crash that killed 15-year-old Jack O'Shea. The case has moved from a misdemeanor DWI to felony counts.

A person was arrested after an overnight stabbing near East South and S Person streets in downtown Raleigh; the victim was treated for minor injuries and the investigation remains active.

Chapel Hill approved parking credits and a small grant to keep Blue Sky Robotics downtown, linking the incentive to a planned 152 jobs and a planned local headquarters. Town leaders say the move could boost downtown investment.

A woman was found stabbed near Raleigh’s Moore Square transit hub early Thursday. Police say she is recovering and investigators are asking the public for tips.