A 33‑year‑old man was killed near Henderson in a pre‑dawn shooting; state investigators are assisting a Vance County homicide probe.

Three men were shot Saturday near Poole Road in Raleigh; injuries weren't believed to be life‑threatening and police are searching for a suspect.

Dense fog cuts visibility across Raleigh this morning. Scattered storms are likely this afternoon and into Memorial Day.

A dryer fire damaged several rooms in the Durham Rescue Mission Chapel on Friday night; no injuries were reported and leaders say services will continue with adjustments.

A 65-year-old Roxboro man, identified as James Richmond, died Saturday after his car ran off Hurdle Mills Road, struck a parked vehicle and an embankment. Police say the crash is under investigation and are asking for tips.

Camp Lejeune says Browns Island and nearby waters are off-limits this holiday weekend after unexploded ordnance was found and erosion exposed buried munitions.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Raleigh today and through Memorial Day; expect wet roads, pockets of heavy rain, and a localized flood risk.

A 29‑year‑old was taken into custody after a large K‑9 search near Tingen Road; police say the incident was isolated and there’s no public threat.

Wake County Public Health urges washing and chilling produce as Memorial Day gatherings begin. Officials warn Cyclospora cases climb in summer.

NC State elevated longtime assistant Chris Hart to head coach after Elliott Avent announced his retirement, a continuity move as the Wolfpack wait on NCAA selection. The promotion keeps a veteran recruiter and developer in charge.

Southern High School in Durham was placed on lockdown Friday after a student was found with a gun on campus, and Durham police are investigating.

A family-run nonprofit has opened the Quiltmaker Cafe in downtown Pittsboro, serving pay-what-you-can lunches from the former Postal Fish Company space. The cafe aims to feed neighbors with dignity.

Howarth Litchfield will redesign Hopper House on Atherton Street into 45 studio apartments for Ward Group after planning backing; work is due early summer 2026. The scheme includes communal amenities and office space for the developer’s local HQ.