A massive hole dug overnight at Sunset Beach forced town crews to bring in a backhoe; police say the stunt broke town rules and posed hazards to people and turtles.

A Brunswick County arrest order was issued after Jennifer "Jen" Belichick missed a court date tied to a May speeding stop. The citation alleges she was driving 88 mph in a 70-mph zone.

A published 4th Circuit opinion says CBP officers may manually inspect phones at U.S. ports of entry without a warrant, while forensic extractions remain limited. The ruling will bind courts across the circuit.

An Orange County judge dismissed a suit blaming Chapel Hill for a 2023 NC‑54 pedestrian death, leaving NCDOT crews to deliver the long‑planned signalized crossings. The decision highlights how state control of highways limits municipal authority.

Sushi Mon chef Chris Lee has opened Monya Ramen next door in Glenwood Place. The shop sold 400 $1 bowls during a soft launch and now serves three ramen bowls and small plates.

A toddler was found unharmed after Valdosta police forced entry into a Mack Drive home; two adults were found dead in an apparent murder‑suicide.

Sen. Woodson Bradley is drafting a domestic violence offender registry after a fatal Pineville case and says she’s using Tennessee’s new system as a model. Lawmakers will debate scope and safeguards.

Sen. Sophia Chitlik joined her husband in lobbying for American Efficient in 2024 while FERC later ordered $722M in penalties; state disclosure and donation rules are now in focus.

A Wilmington family will move a $1M scholarship endowment off UNCW rather than remove language supporting African American students. The decision spotlights fallout from the UNC System’s equality policy.

State budget includes $30M to build a five‑story training center and offices for flyExclusive at the Global TransPark while the firm grows its Raleigh staff.

A WakeMed campus police officer surrendered to Johnston County deputies and was charged with a statutory-sex offense involving a minor. WakeMed says it suspended the officer and is cooperating.

Mostly sunny and muggy this morning in Raleigh; highs near 88°F. Dangerous heat builds into the weekend with heat-index values above 100°F.

A heavy police response converged on Litchford Apartments late Sunday after reports of gunfire; investigators say no one was injured. Authorities are processing the scene.