Fayetteville's council paused a draft data‑center ordinance to study a $6.4 billion proposal on Dunn Road, with residents split over water, noise and energy concerns.

Ethan Jamieson was arrested in Raleigh and faces three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, court documents say.

Raleigh will put Stage 1 water restrictions into effect Monday as Falls Lake nears the city's trigger; watering windows, hotel laundry limits and fines for repeat violations will apply.

A multi-agency raid in Wilmington led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl and firearms, officials say.

Wendy's removed three Triangle restaurants from its listings — two Raleigh locations and a Cary site — as the chain trims underperforming stores amid a national turnaround plan.

A UNC Board committee approved letting chancellors accept a housing stipend instead of living in official residences; the full board will vote in May.

Disney revealed new renderings and member perks for Asteria, a 4,000+‑home Storyliving community at Chatham Park, including a Second Star Club and a reservable Lost Key Cottage. Sales are expected to begin in 2027.

The state ended a 2023 incentive after Auction Direct abandoned an Oxford expansion and shifted its Triangle operations, leaving local leaders searching for new employers.

Low 90s today through Saturday. Statewide burn ban is in effect — avoid open burning.

Jeremy Hinton was sentenced to 12 years after federal prosecutors say he sold fentanyl and a Glock to undercover buyers, and later led officers on high‑speed chases.

Lawmakers and coastal utilities have pressed state regulators to deny Fuquay‑Varina’s request to move 6.17 million gallons a day from the Cape Fear, citing risks to supply, quality and costs.

A state autopsy says the suspect wrestled a WakeMed officer's gun away before fatally shooting him. The report and court filings raise fresh questions about the Nov. 8 attack.

A 12-foot alligator sat peering through a Southport family's storm door Tuesday before wildlife crews captured and relocated it to a safer area.