Advocates and survivors rallied at the state Capitol to urge lawmakers not to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB50, warning the bill lowers age and eliminates training.

Court records say a 35-year-old Apex man is charged with rape, stalking and related felonies after two alleged assaults on his wife over three months.

Raleigh recruiters say Copilot and chatbots speed resume-building and job matches — but career coaches warn the efficiencies are shrinking entry-level hiring. Surveys back up the gap between faster searches and fewer starter roles.

A Roxboro father and son pleaded guilty and were sentenced in the 2022 home‑invasion killing of 80‑year‑old Nancy "Nan" Horton. The father drew life without parole; the son faces a minimum term.

A federal database cross‑check flagged roughly 34,000 deceased names on North Carolina's voter rolls. State officials say county boards will verify records and provide due process before any removals.

Court records say a 5‑year‑old in Durham was severely malnourished and showed developmental delays; a 39‑year‑old man faces four felony child‑abuse counts.

Human bones found eroding from a New Hanover County shoreline were recovered by Wilmington police and transferred to the Office of State Archaeology for study.

Sen. Terence Everitt resigned April 28 to lead the NC Voter Protection Alliance, leaving a key Triangle Senate seat open and triggering a quick party replacement process.

A Pinehurst man was arrested on NC State property after an alleged social-media threat to shoot someone at a public venue; court filings say he faces a felony charge and is jailed in Wake County.

Howard Reade, 44, was found fatally stabbed near the American Tobacco Trail on Monday. Durham police have opened a homicide investigation and are asking the public for tips.

Dreamville Records is entering Dreamville FC into The Soccer Tournament in Cary, pairing a weeklong fan festival and custom kits with $1 million winner-take-all matches. The event runs May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Mostly clear this morning; storms possible mid-day with gusts up to 18 mph and a small severe risk.

After 16 years, Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria closed its Cary location, leaving no Triangle outposts and prompting thanks from owners Bob and Nancy Jewett.