A vehicle struck a tree on West Martin Street early Saturday, killing one person and closing the block between Harrington and Dawson while police investigate.

NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and penny-sized hail for parts of the Piedmont Friday evening.

Mary‑Dell Chilton, the NC biochemist who helped create the first genetically modified plants, died at 87 in Carrboro. Her work underpins modern crop biotechnology.

A Raleigh couple's 40th anniversary turned into a WakeMed ICU stay after a suspected stolen pickup struck their car during the Thursday commute. Troopers have a Cary man facing DWI and felony hit-and-run warrants.

Wake Forest’s North Carolina Gateway will cover tuition for many in‑state students starting fall 2026 and offers living‑cost help for lower‑income families.

A federal judge found Jose Martinez‑Andino's April removal likely violated due process and ordered DHS to facilitate his return to the U.S.

The state Senate advanced HB 162 to end parking minimums statewide; supporters say it could lower housing costs and reduce stormwater runoff. The bill now needs House concurrence before reaching the governor.

A tiny stinging ant that can trigger anaphylaxis has been documented across most North Carolina counties. Experts explain how to identify them and reduce risk.

Three men have been taken into custody after Wilmington police linked them to multiple gang-related shootings. The investigation remains active as authorities seek tips.

A Raleigh man was arrested after investigators say he denied emergency surgery for his dog and three puppies died. Court records show felony cruelty counts and an earlier misdemeanor arrest in June.

Necropsy found a nearly 6-inch stingray barb lodged behind a dolphin’s skull; investigators say the resulting infection likely contributed to the animal’s death.

A Charlotte man says he had 'visions' before a $3 Quick Pick became a $100,000 Powerball win; after taxes he took home $72,011 and plans to buy a house.

A Smithfield man was charged with first-degree murder after his wife was found shot in the parking lot of the AAF Flanders plant early Thursday. Authorities arrested the suspect at a home and say the case remains under investigation.