Tyler Helikson’s new fast-casual Churp is headed to Olde Raleigh Village, offering customizable bowls and a bento-style kids menu with a late-summer to early-fall target.

New data show North Carolina drivers are paying more for monthly payments, insurance and repairs — squeezing household budgets across the Triangle.

State hospitals are keeping psychiatric beds unused while unpaid family caregivers pick up clinical work and strain. New data show the pressure is statewide.

New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.

Rev. William Barber II's federal suit against AMC was dismissed; he will host a private screening at the Greenville theater and be allowed to bring his stool.

A Durham man was killed in a hit-and-run on Old Oxford Road; troopers say the driver fled and are asking witnesses to call 919-560-6868.

Humacyte cut roughly 25% of its staff as it trims spending and refocuses commercial efforts for Symvess while preparing for upcoming trial data.

Justice Phil Berger Jr. floated narrowing how North Carolina polices judges' political speech—protecting constitutionally protected remarks while still banning comments that could prejudice cases.

Two Fayetteville officers fired after a stolen SUV sped toward them; the vehicle crashed into a home and the driver fled as police launched a neighborhood search.

New U.S. Census estimates put Raleigh at 506,306 residents as suburban Wake County towns surge.

Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City sold for $24 million as part of a 14-center portfolio purchase. Continental Realty says it will work to fill vacancies and manage leasing.

Survivors and MADD urged NC lawmakers at the Legislative Building to back HB 1199, which would expand ignition‑interlock rules after recent fatal crashes.

A 911 recording captured a caller threatening the Islamic Association of Raleigh and saying “I hate Muslims.” CAIR is urging authorities to investigate the call as a hate crime.