A video shows a Raleigh neighbor blocking a 19‑year‑old at a dumpster; the family says the confrontation pushed them to move.

Several Triangle restaurants improved A‑range scores after county reinspections fixed problems such as flies, unwashed hands and temperature lapses.

Warm, mostly sunny Saturday in Raleigh with highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday, then a cooler midweek with frost possible in the coldest spots.

A watchdog alleges a Cumberland County elections board member disguised donors to pay Michael Flynn’s $25,000 fee; the State Board has received complaints and will review them.

Tommy Lloyd announced he will remain at Arizona and has agreed to a new multi-year deal, removing him from UNC’s coaching sweep. The decision reshapes Carolina’s search.

Siemens Mobility will build a $220M passenger‑rail plant in Lexington, promising 500+ jobs and about $1.6B in projected economic activity for North Carolina.

An unlicensed juvenile led deputies on a rush‑hour chase in Winston‑Salem that ended when the car crashed and burned. The driver was captured and faces multiple charges, officials said.

UNC research shows restored oyster reefs bury significant nitrogen, boosting their economic value and strengthening the case for targeted restoration along the N.C. coast.

Police say a Fayetteville man’s actions sparked a house blaze that killed his mother. He’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is being held on a $25,000 bond.

Veridea Crossing will add about 220,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and a grocery anchor to Apex in a roughly $100M retail build.

A Raleigh special-programs assistant was charged after authorities say she kicked a student with a disability in March. Investigation remains ongoing.

NC Children's named a leadership team and tapped Wesley Burks as board chair as the Apex campus moves closer to construction. The move formalizes governance ahead of a planned groundbreaking.

Dozens reportedly gathered at a Donna Road short‑term rental in Raleigh, neighbors say, prompting repeated calls to police and a suspension by Airbnb. Residents want city action.