A 36‑page elections package was revived in Raleigh and a short public‑comment portal closes at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. Josh Stein says the bill would politicize election administration.

The Fallon Company has listed 301 Hillsborough, Pendo’s downtown HQ, for sale. The offering will be watched as a barometer of investor appetite for trophy office in Raleigh.

Wake County's 2026 627 calendar packs teacher workdays into the instructional year, leaving traditional students with only 25 full five-day weeks and many scattered weekday closures.

A Raleigh man is jailed after police say he kidnapped a woman on Lake Vista Drive, led officers on a chase and crashed into a police cruiser. Officials say no one was injured.

A 2-year-old died after being attacked by two family dogs in Rocky Mount. Police, animal services and child‑welfare investigators are reviewing the case.

A Raleigh woman faces attempted first‑degree murder and weapons charges after police say she shot into an occupied car in Wilson on June 8; bond was set and a June 30 court date is scheduled.

A surge of heat arrives Thursday, June 18, with highs near 100°F and heat-index values up to 106°F; gusty winds and late-night storms could disrupt plans. Stay cool and watch forecasts.

Detectives say an Atlantic Avenue storage unit held roughly 140 pounds of marijuana and other drugs. A Raleigh man faces trafficking and related felony charges.

FEMA approved about $45 million for more than 40 Hurricane Helene recovery projects in North Carolina, funding debris removal, road repairs and buyouts in mountain communities.

A Raleigh-area truck driver pulled over mid-route, checked an online Cash 5 ticket and found he'd won $138,239, taking home roughly $99,546 after taxes.

Surveillance footage aired by CBS17 shows an armed robbery at a Raleigh Walgreens on Tuesday; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Triangle Wine Company has closed all Triangle stores after more than a decade; owners blamed political and economic pressures and cancelled permits. Local regulators say missed renewals were cancelled June 1.

A PNC branch on Capital Boulevard was robbed just after 9 a.m. Tuesday; Raleigh police say the suspect fled and remains at large.