Howard Reade, 44, was found fatally stabbed near the American Tobacco Trail on Monday. Durham police have opened a homicide investigation and are asking the public for tips.

Dreamville Records is entering Dreamville FC into The Soccer Tournament in Cary, pairing a weeklong fan festival and custom kits with $1 million winner-take-all matches. The event runs May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Mostly clear this morning; storms possible mid-day with gusts up to 18 mph and a small severe risk.

After 16 years, Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria closed its Cary location, leaving no Triangle outposts and prompting thanks from owners Bob and Nancy Jewett.

Seven juveniles were detained outside Regal North Hills after a screening of NBA Youngboy’s concert film; videos show crowds standing, singing and staff clearing the showing.

Cool start in Raleigh with highs near 72°F and a lunchtime shower chance. Watch Wednesday for an isolated severe-storm risk and a wetter Saturday possible.

Plaintiffs in the NC State athletics abuse litigation dropped claims against former Chancellor Randy Woodson, but allegations against a trainer and other officials remain pending.

Raleigh released a 500‑page Safe Streets plan naming crash hotspots and setting targets to cut fatal and serious-injury crashes toward zero by 2045. The report pairs quick engineering fixes with outreach.

An 18‑year‑old has been arrested and charged with 14 felony secret‑peeping counts after court paperwork alleges he used a phone to secretly record teachers at Wakefield High.

A Cary shopper turned a $20 Fast Play ticket into a $1.57M jackpot and walked away with just over $1.1M after taxes.

President Trump’s FY2027 budget would zero out most IMLS funding, risking millions for NC library programs like the shared catalog, NC Kids Digital Library and job‑help services.

Cloudy Monday clears to a mild 70°F; rain and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday, April 29, with pockets of heavier downpours. Plan ahead for the commute.

Rocky Mount police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue; the North Carolina SBI will conduct an independent review.