Governor Roy Cooper calls for the full restoration of funding for the federal Crime Victims Fund, facing severe cuts impacting services for crime victims in North Carolina.

North Carolina election officials will hold a press conference on the day before the 2024 general election to discuss the integrity and logistics of voting.

State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges North Carolinians to check smoke alarm batteries during the daylight-saving time change, highlighting the life-saving potential of functional alarms.

Johnathan Mabe escaped from Sanford Correctional Center and is being pursued by authorities. He is an habitual felon who was serving until December 2026. The public has been warned not to approach him and to share information with law enforcement.

UNC at Chapel Hill will offer beer and wine sales at basketball games in the Smith Center and Carmichael Arena, starting with the men's season opener against Elon on November 4. Sales will end before games conclude to promote a safe environment.

Durham is enhancing pedestrian safety with new, high-quality materials for walkways, yellow curb ramps for accessibility, and the installation of crosswalks to prevent traffic incidents.

Raleigh is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which guides city development, to address sustainable growth and invites residents to join the conversation, especially for the upcoming Stormwater Community Conversation.

A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Poole Road, Raleigh. The police are investigating with no suspects identified. Public assistance has been requested.

US Attorney Easley appoints AUSA Haughton as DEO for North Carolina’s Eastern District to oversee election integrity and address voting issues on November 5.

Raleigh's weather will be mild with a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the 60s to low 80s, and a slight chance of light rain and showers throughout the week.

Two sex traffickers, D'Angelo Taborn and Imani Franco, were sentenced to 27 and 12 years in prison, respectively, after an FBI sting operation revealed their crimes in North Carolina.

All living ex-governors of North Carolina, from both parties, support Governor Cooper against Senate Bill 749, which they contend is unconstitutional.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections will hold a virtual press conference on November 1, to address election preparations and early voting updates.