A grand jury indicted Cassandra Stokes, the former chair of the Durham Committee PAC, on felony embezzlement and false-pretense charges after an SBI probe and CPA audit found missing funds.

Cumberland County will hold a May 18 hearing on a proposed pause that would block new data‑center permits while officials study water, power and noise impacts.

A multi-agency raid in Vance County led to the arrest of Ta’Shawn Baskerville and the seizure of fentanyl M30 pills, hundreds of heroin doses, cash and a rifle.

A person was found dead at Heritage Court Apartments in downtown Clayton and a suspect was arrested at the scene. Officials say there is no danger to the public while detectives work.

A domestic dispute in the Jamesford Meadows neighborhood left two people dead after officers shot a man and a woman was found fatally stabbed, police say.

A Raleigh man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he led a 90+ mph pursuit through Pitt County and resisted officers while being detained.

A woman was struck by gunfire Saturday night in Durham's 1100 block of Hoover Road and hospitalized; a man was also hurt by flying glass. Police say both wounds are non‑life‑threatening and are asking for tips.

Sunny mornings give way to highs near 94°F today and midweek; showers and thunderstorms are likely starting Thursday, May 21. Take heat precautions and plan for rain.

Mike Krzyzewski revisited his decision to retire after the 2021–22 season and reflected on how that final year shaped Duke’s program in Durham.

A woman suffered life‑threatening gunshot wounds early Monday in the 2800 block of Rochelle Street in Durham. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a late‑night shooting near Chapel Hill Road and Anderson Street in Durham.

North Carolina is forming a statewide collective of domestic-violence fatality review teams to spot patterns and recommend prevention steps.

Golden Corral’s Southern Pines test location for its Favorites fast‑casual concept has shut after about a year. The closure raises questions about whether the chain will scale the prototype.