An investigative report says autopsies and 911 records point to an apparent murder‑suicide in Bear Creek; authorities say the probe is ongoing. The victims have been identified and obituaries were posted by the family.

Two people were shot Sunday morning along Glenwood South in Raleigh; both were hospitalized and are expected to recover.

Steady rain and fog this Sunday in Raleigh with gusty northwest winds tonight. A brief wet‑snow chance exists Sunday evening in far northeast counties.

Three Rivers Land Trust and landowner Terry Sharpe placed 90 acres near Ellerbe into a permanent easement to protect longleaf, pollinators and a rare wetland seep.

Holly Ridge moved to annex land that could allow Project Ajax to add thousands of homes — neighbors warn of PFAS contamination, packed schools and stretched services.

A Chapel Hill duplex fire early Saturday displaced eight people but caused no injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit while investigators probe the cause.

A 25-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Ean Alexander Gaskins, was killed in a hit-and-run at Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive Friday night. Police found an abandoned Nissan and are urging witnesses to call.

Scammers are calling Orange County residents claiming missed jury duty and demanding payment in bitcoin or gift cards.

Forty-seven Buncombe County properties have been cleared to begin federal buyout offers after Hurricane Helene; appraisals and owner briefings are scheduled.

Durham deputies say a fourth smash-and-grab at Research Triangle Park left unsecured firearms taken after thieves smashed car windows in an employee lot.

A suspect ran onto the Lufkin Road Middle School grounds during a noon police pursuit in Apex; K‑9 and drone teams helped secure a quick surrender and the lockdown was lifted.

Henderson police say a 20-year-old accidentally shot his left thigh while sitting in a McDonald’s drive-thru; the man was treated and investigators say charges may follow.

A Raleigh mother says her nonverbal son was abused at PreEminent Charter School; she filed a police report and parents are demanding an independent investigation.