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

Justice Phil Berger Jr. floated narrowing how North Carolina polices judges' political speech—protecting constitutionally protected remarks while still banning comments that could prejudice cases.

Two Fayetteville officers fired after a stolen SUV sped toward them; the vehicle crashed into a home and the driver fled as police launched a neighborhood search.

New U.S. Census estimates put Raleigh at 506,306 residents as suburban Wake County towns surge.

Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City sold for $24 million as part of a 14-center portfolio purchase. Continental Realty says it will work to fill vacancies and manage leasing.

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

A 911 recording captured a caller threatening the Islamic Association of Raleigh and saying “I hate Muslims.” CAIR is urging authorities to investigate the call as a hate crime.

Sunny and breezy today in Raleigh with a high near 71. Temperatures surge into the 80s this weekend and the low‑90s by early next week.

A 57-year-old man from Dunn was arrested in Wake County on allegations that date back to 2005. He faces multiple felony counts and is being held without bond.

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.

Rheannon Denise Maurer, 40, died days after being struck on Raeford Road near Greenleaf Drive. Police say two drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating.

Wake Forest will hold a public hearing next Tuesday on the proposed FY2026‑27 budget that keeps taxes steady but adds staff and trims a downtown levy.

State lawmakers and Raleigh venues are backing S.B. 849, a bill that would ban bots and speculative listings and force clearer links and price disclosures for resold tickets.