An 18-year-old, Evelyn Diaz-Lopez, was arrested after a high-speed chase with NC authorities, hitting speeds over 150 mph and resulting in two car wrecks.

Central North Carolina, including Raleigh, is facing colder weather this week with temperatures 10-20 degrees below average, possibly requiring spotter activation.

A teen driver died after crashing into a tree during a high-speed chase with North Carolina State Highway Patrol in Johnston County. The 16-year-old, Cohen Josef Quigley, was unbelted and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

The Wake County Animal Center has launched the "24 Tails of Holiday Cheer" campaign, spotlighting a different shelter pet daily from December 1-24 to encourage adoption.

The University of North Carolina fired head football coach Mack Brown after periods of underperformance, despite his historical success with the team.

The National Weather Service predicts a very cold start to December in Raleigh with highs in the 30s-40s and lows in the teens-20s, but no severe weather expected.

A fire has heavily damaged Flavors Restaurant in Rocky Mount, with no injuries reported. The owner vows to rebuild despite the uncertain future of the current location.

Wake County Animal Center reduces adoption fees in "Home for the Holidays" campaign to find homes for pets with $25 for dogs and $5 for cats from Dec. 1-22.

A 13-year-old girl died after being hit by a trash truck in Cary; the driver faces charges including misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

Raleigh man Ryan Shyllon Opher, 38, was killed in a hit-and-run on I-40 in Johnston County, prompting a State Highway Patrol investigation.

The National Weather Service predicts clear, crisp weather for central North Carolina with no hazardous conditions expected, including a sunny day today and a cold front bringing lower temperatures into next week.

Two shootings struck Durham's McDougald Terrace area within hours, one leaving a man dead. No suspects arrested; police urge witnesses to come forward.

A dispute over a parking spot at a Morrisville Walmart led to a woman stabbing a man, who was critically injured and underwent emergency surgery. The suspect is in custody with a bond set at $35,000.