Developer says Wegmans owes nearly $480K in unpaid rent at Cary's Fenton. Wegmans disputes the claim and told the court it would deposit disputed payments into a registry.

One man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday during Lumbee Homecoming in Pembroke; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Costco filed plans for a 166,000‑sq‑ft warehouse and a 24‑pump fuel center near Clayton that would be the first Costco in Johnston County.

Rescue teams responded to a water emergency at Raleigh Beach Tuesday as crews searched the Neuse River. Limited information was available as agencies worked the scene.

A Jersey City man wanted in a June 28 deadly shooting was arrested in Wake County and is being held without bond, court records show.

A Garner couple was arrested after their 6-month-old was found with broken ribs. Both face multiple felony child-abuse counts and are being held without bond.

The Oberlin Hotel's rooftop restaurant Wren aims to bring Southern food, cocktails and skyline views to Raleigh's Village District as the Curio property nears completion.

The 4th Circuit ruled two Orange County detention officers can face a jury over allegations they delayed help for Maurice King to avoid paperwork. Surveillance, state inspection reports and conflicting statements are central to the case.

A June Catawba College–YouGov poll found most North Carolinians call cars, gas and groceries unaffordable; 72% say they’re cutting back and many struggle with monthly bills.

About 40,000 year‑round students returned to Wake County schools on July 7 as the district put a new five‑step Standard Response Protocol into effect.

A flash flood warning covered parts of Durham and Orange counties Monday night after storms dumped 1–3 inches and more rain was possible; low‑lying roads were at risk.

Forsyth County’s sheriff unveiled a humanoid robot that can walk, talk and 3D‑map crime scenes — and he says it could be used on hostage calls and dangerous calls.

Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. Tuesday with highs near 96 and heat‑index into the 100s. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.