A Chapel Hill resident took home $72,011 after a $100,000 Powerball prize doubled with the 2X Power Play.

Raleigh police were on the scene after reports that someone fired into a home; investigators found shell casings and at least one residence was struck. The case remains under investigation.

Unsealed court documents suggest the Dec. 31 shooting in Durham followed a Dec. 27 self‑defense killing; police say a car bought the night before was used in the attack. Investigators have charged Kaheem Jackson and are still seeking an accomplice.

A late‑night stabbing on Quarry Street left one person injured. Raleigh police are canvassing the block and asking anyone with information or video to come forward.

A rewritten NC bill would bar baseload retirements until regulators approve replacement nuclear capacity, changing Duke Energy’s coal‑retirement roadmap and splitting advocates and critics.

An 18-page Senate proposal would loosen environmental reviews, mandate ADUs statewide and change how courts review agency rules.

A Coats police officer was arrested and indicted after a Nov. 28 convenience‑store shooting; the SBI says the investigation remains active as court proceedings begin.

Two men were stabbed on Liberty Street near the Urban Ministries of Durham; one was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and police say a suspect is in custody.

A second 7.5% base‑rate hike takes effect June 1, deepening a statewide insurance affordability squeeze and drawing criticism from Democrats and consumer advocates.

Permit filings show Whataburger plans to convert a former Popeyes at 275 Smokey Park Highway into Asheville's first Whataburger; the application is under city review and no opening date was given.

A person was shot Thursday near William Penn Plaza in north Durham; police searched a vehicle connected to the scene and are asking witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

Low 90s Thursday, then scattered storms and pockets of heavy rain tonight. Expect possible street flooding on poorly drained routes.

Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez will become Wake Forest University’s 15th president on July 1 as Rice prepares an international search for his replacement.