A 'Bring Back the Village' meeting was underway Monday when shots rang out nearby on New Bern Avenue, injuring one person and renewing calls for a gun buyback and youth outreach.

A Raleigh business owner faces state charges after officials say he siphoned nearly $778K in taxes. The N.C. Department of Revenue indicted him on embezzlement and failure‑to‑file counts; his first court date is next Monday.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Columbus County warned of half‑dollar‑size hail and 60 mph gusts; towns from Tabor City to Green Sea were in the path.

A man was found shot outside Marco's Mini Mart on N.C. 561 Monday; deputies are searching for a suspect and Laurel Mill Elementary was briefly on lockdown.

A South Carolina developer sued Brunswick County after the planning board denied a roughly 1,300‑home project, arguing the application met local rules. The lawsuit kicks off a court review of the contentious decision.

A Knightdale mechanic was sentenced to 17½ years after prosecutors say hundreds of child sexual abuse images were traced to his home and family auto shop.

Dozens of firefighters responded to a house fire on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill Monday; investigators remained on scene.

Chatham Habitat, led by Anna Tuell, is advancing a Roberts Run plan in Pittsboro to add dozens of affordable homes as the Triangle grows.

ParTee Shack has closed its original South Raleigh site as the brand refocuses on larger, flagship venues across the Triangle.

An Ohio feed company paid $3.2M for a 30,000‑sq‑ft Wilson plant, quadrupling its value since 2021 and highlighting demand for small industrial sites near the Triangle.

An EF1 tornado struck Delco on May 9, 2026, damaging homes and a general store; officials reported no injuries as crews worked to contain a propane leak.

A man was wounded in downtown Warrenton when the gun he was carrying discharged during a police stop. The N.C. SBI has been asked to investigate.

Former Rep. David Price joined 62 ex-officials in a letter urging Congress to reclaim war-making authority as the Iran conflict passed the War Powers deadline.