Mecklenburg County led North Carolina in ABC gross sales — about $280M across FY24–25 — with Tito’s Handmade Vodka topping the product lists and a state audit flagging distribution gaps.

State troopers and local agencies are running extra patrols and checkpoints after officials say speed-related crash deaths rose last year.

Apex officials say a court order helped recover files stolen in a July 2024 cyberattack that may have affected about 22,000 people.

Warm, breezy Monday pushes fire risk up across Raleigh; statewide burn ban is in effect. Hold off on outdoor burning and secure loose yard items.

A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz withdrew from NC State’s coaching search Sunday and indicated he will remain with the Billikens, according to reports. The move follows a recent extension at SLU.

A man was stabbed near downtown Raleigh Sunday night; police arrested a suspect and say the victim will recover.

Terminal 1 at Raleigh‑Durham International Airport was evacuated early Monday after an anonymous threat; hundreds of travelers gathered outside as officials responded.

A Newport man was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to racially motivated online threats that targeted preschool-aged children. Authorities say platform tips and federal investigators led to his arrest.

An Orange County jury will weigh whether Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools mishandled 2019 sexual-assault reports at Frank Porter Graham Elementary.

Police say a former Vandalia Christian School teacher used AI to alter students' photos into explicit images; investigators found 111 files and he2 0 is being held on $750K bond.

A woman was shot in the arm early Sunday at an apartment complex along South Walnut Creek Parkway in Raleigh; police say she is expected to recover and no arrests have been made.

Thousands gathered at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide No Kings protests against Trump-era immigration policies. Organizers said the day included thousands of coordinated events across the country.