N.C. A&T won approval to offer a Ph.D. in bioengineering — the first standalone doctorate of its kind at an HBCU — as the university pushes toward Carnegie R1 status.

San Diego‑based Strata Equity bought 24 Lennar townhomes in southeast Raleigh in a deal that could top $20M, underscoring investor interest in the Triangle rental market.

A federal jury found Newton and Kateryna Jones and two former Boilermakers officials guilty of embezzling more than $20M in union dues. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1, 2026.

A Wake County man was indicted on federal immigration‑fraud charges after a state conviction for sexually exploiting a child.

Wake Tech and Wake County Public Schools are launching a WakeWorks Youth Apprenticeship Academy backed by $4M from Bloomberg to train high-school students for skilled-trades jobs.

Morgan & Morgan has leased space at 150 Fayetteville and plans to grow its Raleigh staff from about 15 to roughly 100, bringing new legal jobs to downtown.

A Jacksonville woman faces multiple charges after troopers say she drove impaired with two children, one of whom was seriously injured.

Federal investigators say 11 shootings across Duplin and Sampson counties are linked and likely gang‑related. The ATF has offered a $5,000 reward and urged residents to share tips.

Halifax County crews found the body of Angel Martinez at Roanoke Rapids Lake after a weeks‑long search that used drones, sonar and canine teams.

Mostly sunny and hot in Raleigh today with highs near 93°F. Heat spikes midweek with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s; cooling centers available.

A man was found shot in downtown Durham after officers responded to an assault call late Saturday; he was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A north Raleigh man was seriously wounded Sunday night on Merriweather Circle; police say a suspect is in custody. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat.

Ontario is directing nearly $380M in gas tax funds to transit; Durham will receive about $9.6M for new buses and fuel‑management software.