Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is studying the possible closure of up to two elementary schools as enrollment falls and budget gaps emerge. District leaders will gather options and hold community input through the spring.

A man was stabbed behind a south Raleigh business and a suspect was arrested, police say. The victim is in stable condition while detectives continue to investigate.

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans a Cary location at Alston Town Center, joining Whole Foods and a new Life Time; the franchisee says a Q3 2026 opening is expected.

UNC will fold six area‑study centers into one umbrella with about $675,000 in funding, prompting faculty protests and a scramble among donors and stakeholders.

A 30-year-old man, Michael Graham, was found dead in a car at a cemetery outside Shannon; Robeson County says the death is being handled as a homicide.

Durham deputies arrested a 56-year-old man after finding about 30 grams of fentanyl, firearms and cash during a Grove Park search. It follows a larger seizure earlier this week.

Tasting Table named Raleigh’s Mala Pata North Carolina’s best Mexican restaurant, capping a fast rise that included a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. The masa-first menu and bold sauces helped seal the pick.

Pastrami Tom's Deli & Grill opened in downtown Cary with Reubens, Cubans, burgers, soups and big East Coast desserts.

A Greenville man was killed while visiting his baby on Feb. 10; police arrested 22-year-old Jaliyah Archer and charged her with murder, officials say.

Raleigh is launching private outdoor adventure programs in May for diverse groups, featuring customizable activities like reptile lessons and survival challenges, with group discounts and hands-on experiences like fishing and paddling.

The Town of Wake Forest engaged local high school students in civic leadership through a program that included a mock town meeting and a visit to a fire station.

Salvadoran man Isidro Alvarado pleaded guilty to naturalization fraud, lost his U.S. citizenship, and faces deportation and prison time for child molestation.

Raleigh weather today starts chilly at 28°F, gradually warming to 52°F with light breezes and clear skies. The weekend forecast includes sunny, calm conditions, transitioning to rainy Sunday with high chances of significant precipitation.