Kinston detectives arrested a 33-year-old at Carver Courts after a search that authorities say uncovered fentanyl and other drugs. Warrants also allege an officer was injured.

Novartis finalized plans for a 56,200‑sq‑ft API plant in Morrisville, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint under a $23 billion plan.

Mostly clear this morning with a mid-70s high; wet, cooler Saturday could slow travel.

A Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Apex was emptied after threats targeting President Trump were found on an SUV; one person was detained and federal agents were called. Investigators remain on scene.

Duke researchers trained an AI on routine health records and say it can predict ADHD risk by age 5; the model shows strong accuracy but needs clinical validation.

A person was stabbed late Wednesday in Raleigh's Shadowland Crossing and another person was detained. Police say the victim is expected to recover while investigators continue their work.

Students from 14 counties converged at the State Legislative Building to urge passage of House Bill 430 — Solly's Law — raising the vape-purchase age to 21.

The Parker family sold roughly 138 acres to Chatham County to create Parker’s Ridge Park in Moncure; plans call for a pump track, inclusive playground and pond loop.

A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.

Mecklenburg DA Spencer Merriweather says N.C.’s assault-by-strangulation statute failed survivors in two recent trials and is urging the General Assembly to clarify the law and boost penalties.

A Raleigh man was arrested after police say he exposed himself and secretly photographed a woman inside an Apex Kohl's. He faces felony secret peeping, sexual battery and indecent exposure charges.

Kerry Painter lays out the relocation and construction timeline for Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater and how the move fits into the downtown expansion plan.

An 18-year-old Enloe student was arrested after a peeping incident reported to staff on Monday. School officials say the district is cooperating with police as the investigation continues.