The Latin Effect announced on May 28 that its Chapel Hill storefront has closed. The owners say the food truck and catering will continue to serve the Triangle.

NCDHHS says SUN Bucks cards are being mailed across North Carolina in June–July; families should only request replacements for lost, stolen or damaged cards.

Researchers detected Orientia bacteria in chiggers across North Carolina, though no human cases have been confirmed. Simple precautions can cut your risk.

Rep. Bryan Cohn has reversed course and will seek reelection in competitive District 32 after the Democratic nominee withdrew for health reasons.

Two handguns reported stolen from Raleigh were seized during a Dunn police raid following shots fired; one man and two juveniles were detained.

RDU built seven experimental wetlands to filter runoff from a new 11,000-space lot; NC State will monitor results through summer 2027.

A 29‑year‑old has been arrested and charged with first‑degree murder after a downtown Wilmington shooting that killed 23‑year‑old Emir Moore. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.

Coordinated operations in North Carolina, Florida and California recovered dozens of stolen tractor‑trailers and produced multiple arrests. Investigators say VIN swaps and fake titles were central to the schemes.

A Lake Royale officer was fired and arrested after warrants say he tossed his body camera into the lake to hide sex in his patrol car while on duty.

Heat Advisory in effect Thursday; highs near 99°F and heat index into the low 100s. Isolated storms possible later; check local cooling resources.

The North Carolina House approved "Jaleeyah's Law," lowering the evidentiary bar for gang membership, increasing penalties and funding prosecutors after a Goldsboro girl's killing.

A 21-year-old man was killed early Tuesday on West Chestnut Street in Goldsboro. Police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been announced.

A single-vehicle crash on Tabor Church Road left one person dead Wednesday after a Toyota Avalon flipped and struck a tree; state troopers are investigating.