William Peace University has named Dr. Jennifer E. Walsh its 13th president, effective June 1, 2026. She plans to expand employer partnerships, internships and workforce pathways in Raleigh.

A stolen-car pursuit through Clayton ended when the vehicle crashed and burst into flames. The driver suffered burns and was taken to WakeMed.

SkyHouse Raleigh, a 23‑story, 320‑unit downtown tower, is up for sale at a much lower price than it fetched a decade ago. The listing will test buyer appetite for large urban rentals.

A 27-year-old allegedly stole an ambulance outside Randolph Health in Asheboro and led deputies on a 50-mile chase that ended in Pinehurst. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.

Rep. Mike Clampitt, the Bryson City Republican who represented western North Carolina’s 119th district, died Wednesday after a lengthy fight with cancer.

A Wilmington spectator says an otter bit her ankle while cheering in Cary; she’s begun rabies treatment and Wake County is urging residents to avoid unfamiliar wildlife.

A Halifax County man scratched a $100,000 Stacks of Cash ticket at Cloud 9 in Roanoke Rapids and left with $72,016 after taxes. The win comes from a $20 ticket launched in January.

Wake County asked schools to name health liaisons and set aside isolation rooms as North Carolina tracks about two dozen measles cases; parents may see more testing and outreach.

Raleigh will convert three intersections on Clark Avenue near NC State into four‑way stops after a fatal pedestrian crash last November. Signs are expected to be installed within days.

MoveBuddha's March report names Greensboro and Asheville among 25 U.S. cities with the fastest jumps in move‑search interest. Winners tend to be practical, job‑connected midsize places.

Tamara and Christopher Ross were arrested after an 11-year-old suffered severe burns. Police say the child was allegedly scalded with hot water.

A Roseboro man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after his father was found dead in Clinton on Dec. 26; he turned himself in and is being held without bond.

A driver was shot and a suspect is in custody after a road‑rage confrontation Tuesday on U.S. 70 near Shoreline Drive in Princeton. Authorities say the victim was shot in the neck and charges are under review.