A South Carolina developer sued Brunswick County after the planning board denied a roughly 1,300‑home project, arguing the application met local rules. The lawsuit kicks off a court review of the contentious decision.

A Knightdale mechanic was sentenced to 17½ years after prosecutors say hundreds of child sexual abuse images were traced to his home and family auto shop.

Durham Tech has broken ground on 124 affordable apartments at 902 S. Briggs Ave., reserving about a quarter of units for students as part of a wider push to ease housing insecurity. The development aims to add deeply affordable units as local rents rise.

Dozens of firefighters responded to a house fire on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill Monday; investigators remained on scene.

Chatham Habitat, led by Anna Tuell, is advancing a Roberts Run plan in Pittsboro to add dozens of affordable homes as the Triangle grows.

ParTee Shack has closed its original South Raleigh site as the brand refocuses on larger, flagship venues across the Triangle.

An Ohio feed company paid $3.2M for a 30,000‑sq‑ft Wilson plant, quadrupling its value since 2021 and highlighting demand for small industrial sites near the Triangle.

An EF1 tornado struck Delco on May 9, 2026, damaging homes and a general store; officials reported no injuries as crews worked to contain a propane leak.

A man was wounded in downtown Warrenton when the gun he was carrying discharged during a police stop. The N.C. SBI has been asked to investigate.

Former Rep. David Price joined 62 ex-officials in a letter urging Congress to reclaim war-making authority as the Iran conflict passed the War Powers deadline.

Durham police responded to the Silver Spoon on Mother's Day after diners reported an argument that ended in gunfire; witnesses said at least one person was shot. Officials have not released full details.

A 76-year-old man, identified as Willie Satterfield, was shot Saturday night on Lamb Street in Henderson as investigators and state agents work the case.

Spotty afternoon showers are possible with gusty north winds and an overnight fog risk. Cooler nights give way to a much warmer, drier weekend.