Two men were hospitalized with life‑threatening wounds after a shooting at Patio Nightclub on New Bern Avenue. Raleigh police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been reported.

The N.C. Forest Service issued a statewide ban on open burning on March 21, 2025, cancelling permits across all 100 counties amid high wildfire danger.

A pedestrian struck on Falls of Neuse Road Saturday evening died at a Raleigh hospital. Police closed the road and say the crash is under investigation.

A driver died after a Dodge Charger struck a support pillar in the median of U.S. 64 east in Nash County, closing lanes for hours while troopers investigated.

A Raleigh sergeant jumped into a partially frozen pond in February to rescue a child; the city praised his actions in a March 21 post. Local reporting says the child was treated at WakeMed.

A man was hospitalized after an armed carjacking at a Capital Boulevard gas station in Raleigh. Police are searching for a suspect and asking for tips.

Rep. Don Davis secured nearly $54M in FY2026 community project funding for eastern North Carolina, from a $41M Seymour Johnson upgrade to town-level water, safety and hospital projects.

Diesel prices have doubled in recent weeks, forcing Burlington schools and city departments to consolidate trips and delay nonessential repairs.

Dozens of residents pressed Durham leaders during a community conversation as city and county officials collect public input for a months‑long violence‑reduction plan. Community members urged faster action and more youth programming as leaders gather data to shape interventions.

Jail records show a 17-year-old accused in the August Durham motel killing has been transferred to county custody as pretrial motions continue.

Durham-area taxpayers face a spike in refund scams as April 15 nears. Scammers use texts, emails and AI voice calls to steal refunds and identities.

A Lillington man was arrested this week in connection with a June 21, 2025 house‑party shooting that killed one woman and injured two, authorities say.

A crew of Triangle chefs has opened Big Cat, a multi‑concept market, bar and restaurant in Raleigh’s East Mordecai with pop‑ups and year‑round soft‑serve.