Person County deputies recovered roughly 700 firearms taken from an estate in Roxboro. Investigators are asking buyers who may have purchased those guns to come forward.

A 21-year-old New Bern woman faces a felony charge after deputies say she struck another woman with a baseball bat at a trailer park, leaving the victim seriously injured.

Republican groups filed for summary judgment to bar so‑called “never residents” from North Carolina state ballots on March 11, 2026. The case heads to a four‑day bench trial April 20 in Wake County.

Washington County Schools closed March 12 after a high school fight and an off-campus shooting; investigators are probing related incidents.

A narrow 5-4 vote will move Riegelwood’s small K–5 campus to Clarkton and leaves families facing longer rides and uncertainty over timing.

A Pitt County grand jury indicted former Greenville officer Dominic Olivares on eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor; the SBI says alleged incidents span 2019–2025.

The state Charter Schools Review Board approved new virtual academies this month, expanding online seats while lawmakers and educators debate funding and accountability.

DRB Group has filed plans for about 300 homes near Pittsboro, adding to Chatham County’s development momentum and local planning debates.

Apex police posted photos after 13 arrests, saying a U.S. 64 traffic stop yielded meth, cocaine and MDMA and other arrests were tied to property and sex charges.

Late fees and water shutoffs are back in Raleigh after a billing portal rollout. Customers behind on bills can set up payment plans or apply for assistance.

A woman was found shot in front of a Gray's Creek home Thursday night; a suspect is in custody and police say there's no threat to the public. Detectives are asking for tips.

A large fire tore through the Dollar General on South Main Street in Creedmoor Thursday, sending thick smoke across town. Crews from Northern Wake and Durham County assisted; the cause remains unknown.

Geo's Tavern & Oyster Bar brings oysters, burgers and a plant-filled salon to Chapel Hill, with the team eyeing an April opening and a menu focused on North Carolina seafood.