A Winston‑Salem pursuit by an unlicensed 16‑year‑old left a man critically injured; the teen faces adult charges and his mother was arrested.

ALE’s multi‑day sting in Henderson and Vance County produced more than 170 combined charges and seizures of drugs, guns and illegal gaming equipment.

The Rural Infrastructure Authority approved eight grants totaling $4.085M to ready sites and utilities across rural North Carolina — officials say the awards could create 396 jobs and unlock $126M in investment.

Three people were charged after a video showed a May 24 assault on a Black youth in Lenoir County. The sheriff has asked the NC SBI to review the investigation.

Storms tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur left more than 2,000 Triangle customers without power Friday; crews worked to clear trees and restore service.

A Thursday-night shooting at Capital Crossing on Capital Boulevard left one person hurt and prompted a police investigation. Officials say there is no active threat.

A fast-moving storm prompted a severe thunderstorm warning across the Piedmont Thursday night, with radar-indicated gusts up to 60 mph and possible damage in multiple counties.

A Smithfield man was arrested after deputies say a green laser was aimed at Duke Life Flight helicopters during April night missions. Investigators tied video and device traces to a home near the county airport.

Asensus Surgical plans phased cuts of 108 employees at its Morrisville facility beginning Aug. 15; the company called the move an organizational realignment.

NCDOT plans underpasses and fences along U.S. 64 through Alligator River NWR to protect red wolves and thousands of other animals.

Rain and fog this morning with storms likely into midday. Heavy downpours and gusty winds could disrupt Juneteenth events.

NWS updated a thunderstorm alert for Warren and Halifax counties Thursday afternoon, warning of gusts up to 40 mph and impacts around Roanoke Rapids and Lake Gaston.

Medical‑office vacancies in Raleigh have slipped as outpatient demand outpaces new deliveries, tightening the market for clinic and specialty space. Landlords and investors are adjusting to the new normal.