A crash just after midnight Sunday on Walter Grissom Road north of Franklinton left one person dead; troopers are investigating and the road reopened early Sunday.

Deputy Kaleb Mitchell died Saturday in an on-duty crash, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said. Officials asked the public to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.

Durham police closed the 600 block of Ellis Road Saturday as investigators processed an apparent shooting near the train tracks.

Patchy fog Saturday morning, then mostly sunny and warm with highs near 81°F. Showers and a marginal severe risk arrive Sunday; plan outdoor time accordingly.

A Raleigh man was sentenced to 15 years after firing a shot and holding two tellers at gunpoint during a March bank robbery, prosecutors said.

Prepac will close its Whitsett factory and lay off about 200 workers starting May 2; the company pointed to high domestic costs and low‑cost imports while state incentives come under scrutiny.

A privately financed, roughly 75‑acre U.S. Open Sports Complex is planned off I‑95 in Fayetteville. Backers say the $150M project would include two 15,000‑seat cricket stadiums and apartments.

Orange County deputies are searching for a man accused of fatally stabbing a Hillsborough woman while a Wake County deputy was hospitalized after being hit during an arrest attempt in Garner.

Ralliant opened its global headquarters in Raleigh’s North Hills and kicked off a hiring push for up to 180 high‑paying corporate roles supported by state incentives.

Asking retail rents in Raleigh have jumped past the national average as vacancy stays at historic lows, reshaping where chains and local shops open.

Chatham County warned residents after a fox acting abnormally came into contact with a person near Bojangles in Siler City. Officials urge anyone who handled the animal to seek immediate treatment.

A federal jury found David Mayes guilty of raping a nine‑year‑old at Camp Lejeune; prosecutors say DNA and fingerprint evidence sealed the case.

Two Banana Ball nights at Kenan Stadium are listed as sold out; here’s where to find verified tickets and how to avoid scams.