A traffic stop near Exit 27 on I-40 turned into a high-speed chase when the driver sped off and dragged a Haywood County deputy; two people have been arrested.

North Carolina allocated $5.7 million for flood resilience projects in the French Broad River Basin, involving initiatives such as stormwater system improvements and riverbank stabilization.

A boy was shot and killed Monday near a South Alston Avenue gas station in Durham. Police and CrimeStoppers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The Wake County school board will review the district's latest audit Tuesday as leaders confront tight finances and dwindling reserves.

Patchy morning fog will clear to sunshine with highs near 62°F. Gusty midweek winds and rain chances return by Friday.

UNC pledged to preserve Dean Smith's and Roy Williams' names on any future arena or court while it studies renovating the Smith Center or building at Carolina North. The move is meant to ease alumni concerns as advisory groups do the work.

Ralliant’s $1.4B goodwill write‑down tied to EA Elektro‑Automatik triggered a roughly 32% stock drop and a wave of investor probes from national law firms.

Rolesville Police Department celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, honoring Officers C. Langston and I. Mazyck for their work at Rolesville High School and within the community.

Fuquay-Varina celebrates Black History Month with an event focused on local school integration and heritage, featuring storytelling, music, and reflections.

Knightdale Police Department hosted "Coffee with a Cop" at Target to improve community relations and foster open communication in an informal setting.

Morrisville's Design-a-Sticker Contest, part of the upcoming Creek Week, seeks creative, eco-conscious sticker designs to promote waterway preservation.

A Raleigh man turned losing holiday scratch‑offs into a $1 million second‑chance win and says his wife is 'freaking out.' He claimed a $432,060 lump sum after taxes.

Durham County promotes the Kids Voting Durham program where students under 18 can participate in mock Board of Education elections alongside adults' early voting period.