A person was found dead at Heritage Court Apartments in downtown Clayton and a suspect was arrested at the scene. Officials say there is no danger to the public while detectives work.

A domestic dispute in the Jamesford Meadows neighborhood left two people dead after officers shot a man and a woman was found fatally stabbed, police say.

A Raleigh man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he led a 90+ mph pursuit through Pitt County and resisted officers while being detained.

Sunny mornings give way to highs near 94°F today and midweek; showers and thunderstorms are likely starting Thursday, May 21. Take heat precautions and plan for rain.

North Carolina is forming a statewide collective of domestic-violence fatality review teams to spot patterns and recommend prevention steps.

Golden Corral’s Southern Pines test location for its Favorites fast‑casual concept has shut after about a year. The closure raises questions about whether the chain will scale the prototype.

Republican lawmakers filed four proposed state constitutional amendments that would cap the income tax at 3.5%, enshrine farming and right‑to‑work protections, and let the legislature limit local property‑tax increases.

Gunfire rang out on Putnam Road before 1:30 a.m.; police canvassed the neighborhood and no injuries were reported.

A Burlington-registered sex offender was arrested in Durham and returned to Alamance County on May 13, charged with failing to update her registration.

A 24‑year‑old Raleigh County man was charged April 28 with seven counts of first‑degree sexual assault and two counts of sexual abuse; he’s jailed on a $500,000 cash bond.

Spazio Vino & Cucina launched a Roman‑inspired event space in Holly Springs for private parties, corporate gatherings and chef‑led classes, now accepting reservations.

An Aberdeen man won a $130,000 Cash 5 jackpot after buying a $1 ticket at a Southern Pines Circle K; he claimed $93,613 after taxes at the NC Lottery headquarters.

State corrections officials will wind down Craggy Correctional Center this summer, blaming recruitment struggles tied to Asheville’s high housing costs.