Nearly $1.7 billion sits in North Carolina's unclaimed property fund; state officials are stepping up outreach to return money to rightful owners.

A local developer has proposed modernizing Raleigh's J.S. Dorton Arena while preserving its iconic roof and arches to widen its appeal for concerts, sports and corporate events.

Two brothers were arrested after authorities say more than 200 pounds of marijuana were found in their luggage at RDU. One remains jailed on a $1 million bond.

Raleigh posted a five-day report describing a Feb. 19 warrant operation where officers were fired upon in north Raleigh. The suspect was arrested and now faces state and federal charges.

A Raleigh shopper says she was sexually assaulted inside a Walmart and filed a police report; officers reviewed surveillance footage, she told FOX13. Local advocates urged reporting and offered resources.

Shannon Theodore Green, 59, was indicted on 10 federal counts alleging production and possession of child sexual abuse material after a multiagency investigation.

Demolitions in Raleigh jumped in 2025 as zoning changes, high new‑build values and renovation costs push older houses into teardowns.

Fog and light drizzle slow Raleigh’s morning commute; a warm weekend returns with highs near 65–72°F.

Crystal Mangum — at the center of the 2006 Duke lacrosse scandal — is due to be released from a North Carolina prison Friday after serving time for a separate murder conviction.

State data show fewer reportable crimes in NC schools, and districts with touch-free scanners report steeper drops in weapons even as accuracy and contract questions linger.

U.S. Forged Rings will invest up to $875 million in a three-phase project in Hertford County; the first two phases are expected to add roughly 625 full-time jobs.

NCDOT crews have started building a New Hope Church Road bridge to carry traffic over the S‑Line. The nearly $23M, three‑year project aims to cut train‑related delays and move the S‑Line passenger plan forward.

A stabbing on Kennebec Road sent one man to the hospital; deputies arrested a suspect and ask anyone with information to contact authorities. Investigation is ongoing.