Raleigh rezoned about 54 acres in southeast Raleigh with density tied to a grocery plan — but neighbors say the rules fall short of forcing a supermarket.

A morning blaze on Poole Road in Raleigh destroyed a home. The resident escaped and firefighters rescued the family's dog, officials said.

The City of Raleigh asked anyone who saw a viral clip of a driver throwing large rocks at cars to call police. Officials want tips and video to help investigators.

Republican groups have asked a Wake County judge to approve a settlement that would use jury‑duty excusal records to flag and potentially remove suspected noncitizens from North Carolina’s voter rolls.

About a dozen cars were broken into overnight at the Hartley at Blue Hill, part of roughly 95 vehicle break-ins reported in Chapel Hill so far this year. Police are canvassing for video and tips.

A former Fort Bragg civilian from Wagram was arrested and indicted after prosecutors say she shared classified tactics and procedures with a journalist.

A house party at an Airbnb on Poplar Drive turned violent on Saturday; two people were hurt and Fayetteville police are searching for a suspect. Tips lines are open.

A Frost Advisory covers Raleigh until 9 a.m. Thursday with patchy frost possible. Sun returns and a quick warmup sends highs into the 60s, then the 80s next week.

Avent West residents are contesting Lorimer Spring, a 60-unit senior affordable project after trees were cleared on the site. City and county gap financing is part of the funding plan.

A Raleigh daycare teacher was arrested after a toddler’s lower leg was reportedly fractured in her care; state records show prior citations at the same KinderCare center.

An unloaded handgun was confiscated from a student at East Chapel Hill High; officials say the incident was isolated and the school day continued. Counselors were made available.

Raleigh police are investigating a shooting at Triangle Town Center. Forensics marked multiple evidence points across the mall parking lot.

Apex police say explosives‑detection K9 Pepper helped clear a school after a bomb threat and was rewarded with a pup cup, officials wrote on Facebook.