The UNC Board of Governors approved a $493,500 performance bonus for System President Peter Hans, raising his pay to more than $1.09 million as campuses cut budgets.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will close May 26, 2026 for a roughly 30-month, $65M expansion that includes a 400,000-gallon shark habitat. This weekend is the last chance to visit.

Durham police obtained felony warrants against Joseph Savarino after an April 18 crash that killed 15-year-old Jack O'Shea. The case has moved from a misdemeanor DWI to felony counts.

A person was arrested after an overnight stabbing near East South and S Person streets in downtown Raleigh; the victim was treated for minor injuries and the investigation remains active.

Chapel Hill approved parking credits and a small grant to keep Blue Sky Robotics downtown, linking the incentive to a planned 152 jobs and a planned local headquarters. Town leaders say the move could boost downtown investment.

A woman was found stabbed near Raleigh’s Moore Square transit hub early Thursday. Police say she is recovering and investigators are asking the public for tips.

A Chapel Hill resident took home $72,011 after a $100,000 Powerball prize doubled with the 2X Power Play.

Raleigh police were on the scene after reports that someone fired into a home; investigators found shell casings and at least one residence was struck. The case remains under investigation.

Unsealed court documents suggest the Dec. 31 shooting in Durham followed a Dec. 27 self‑defense killing; police say a car bought the night before was used in the attack. Investigators have charged Kaheem Jackson and are still seeking an accomplice.

A late‑night stabbing on Quarry Street left one person injured. Raleigh police are canvassing the block and asking anyone with information or video to come forward.

A rewritten NC bill would bar baseload retirements until regulators approve replacement nuclear capacity, changing Duke Energy’s coal‑retirement roadmap and splitting advocates and critics.

An 18-page Senate proposal would loosen environmental reviews, mandate ADUs statewide and change how courts review agency rules.

A Coats police officer was arrested and indicted after a Nov. 28 convenience‑store shooting; the SBI says the investigation remains active as court proceedings begin.