John Matthew Nigh's case spanned three counties and a jailhouse escape through a ventilation shaft before ending in a guilty plea.

The 234-year-old downtown square could get wider paths, more seating and a lifted tree canopy as Raleigh's new City Hall nears completion.

A woman died Friday night at Beryl Road and Powell Drive, the third fatal train strike near Raleigh's Hillsborough Street corridor since January.

Kevin Edral Douglas allegedly sent over 300 messages threatening a singer and referencing killing children before his court appearance.

Shelly Headen compared her ordeal to Jesus and MLK — but she's stuck on the ballot in a district Republicans need for a veto-proof majority.

Patrick Stapleton's book grew from a signed ball, a lost sister, and a 27-year-old promise to Welles Crowther's family.

KIKI's Durham shop, at 620 Rigsbee Ave., holds its grand opening Saturday with 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours.

Dennikia Boyce, 37, was cornered at a Scotland Neck home Wednesday after a seven-week manhunt spanning two states.

Anthony Rashad Fenner allegedly wielded a black-and-silver pistol during the attempted robbery in Rocky Mount.

The Lakewood restaurant, named for owner Harry Monds' grandmothers, will pivot to catering after serving its last brunch on Sept. 20.

Little Saint Cocktail Co. will skip food entirely, serving drinks only inside St. Albans Lofts in North Hills.

DNA finally named the Fort Bragg soldier who raped a Fayetteville woman in 1990 — but he died before police could charge him.

UNC-Greensboro welcomed back roughly 35 students who once dropped teaching after failing the Praxis Core. Officials hope it eases a statewide staffing crunch.