A Murphy man was sentenced to 22 years after authorities said they seized 15 guns and more than 1,600 fentanyl pills during a December 2023 traffic stop and home search.

Livingood Daily agreed to a $50,000 Prop 65 settlement after tests found lead and PFOA in several supplements; the deal imposes warnings, testing and sales limits for California customers.

Raleigh police arrested a 48‑year‑old after a CODIS DNA match linked him to a 2001 sexual assault at a North Raleigh home. Authorities say the arrest followed forensic testing of preserved evidence.

A girl was shot Friday on North Hoover Road in Durham and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the shooting appears isolated as detectives investigate.

Duke Health has filed permits for a Garner medical campus including a 60,000‑sq‑ft outpatient building and potential ambulatory services that could bring roughly 600 jobs.

A Goldsboro man and woman face felony child-abuse charges after a 1-year-old was treated for second-degree burns and transferred to a Chapel Hill pediatric burn clinic.

From Wakefield pools to North Hills towers, Raleigh’s 2026 neighborhood map offers choices for families, renters and investors. Our quick guide breaks down the top picks.

Doctors say lone star tick bites are fueling a rise in alpha‑gal, a red‑meat allergy that can trigger delayed anaphylaxis in North Carolina.

Mostly clear and about 70°F this morning in Raleigh; highs near 86°F and mainly dry today. Rain chances climb Monday with showers and storms likely.

Justice Anita Earls told voters in Charlotte the court should restore its 2022 ruling barring extreme partisan gerrymanders, saying the standard would protect voters no matter who controls the legislature.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper brought his 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour to Charlotte on Friday, pitching policies to lower grocery, health-care and utility bills as he runs for U.S. Senate.

Tobacco Road closed its Glenwood South Raleigh location; owners teased "exciting new things" on social media while the Durham outpost remains open. Local reporting ties the move into downtown turnover.

Cary's council debated a temporary pause on new data‑center approvals Thursday to study impacts on Jordan Lake, energy and land use. Council members asked staff for options before any vote.