NASA astronaut and NC State alumna Christina Koch will return to Raleigh for a public celebration after her historic Artemis II trip around the Moon.

A fallen tree near Highway 54 and Garrett Road knocked out power for more than 7,000 Durham customers Tuesday night. Duke Energy later called the outage vegetation-related.

Kinston police released images of a person they say broke into a home while the homeowner was inside. Tips could lead to a cash reward.

La Mala closed for two days in downtown Durham, then resurfaced as La Santa with lunch specials, Mexican favorites and a $70 jumbo cocktail.

A Raleigh barber and Vision Church are teaming up for a free backpack bash with school supplies, games and giveaways for Triangle students.

A nearly yearlong fugitive search ended in a three-hour Raleigh attic standoff, with the suspect surrendering without injuries.

A Raleigh family medicine practice reported a cyberattack affecting 500 people, with medical, financial and identification data potentially exposed.

Sweet Paris is bringing sweet and savory crêpes, brunch and Parisian café vibes to Cary’s Fenton this summer.

A Riegelwood woman allegedly reached 100 mph through an NC-87 work zone while fleeing deputies in a stolen Malibu.

Two proposed Pender County developments could add 488 homes, future retail and thousands of daily vehicle trips along U.S. 17.

A 14-foot hammerhead shark washed up dead on a North Carolina beach, prompting a response from rescuers, officers and firefighters.

A Wilmington couple was found shot dead one day after celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Detectives believe the deaths were a murder-suicide.

A man was shot multiple times late Monday on Chapel Hill Road in Durham and is expected to recover. Police have not identified a suspect.