A boy was shot multiple times near Franklinton on Friday; Franklin County deputies say the investigation is ongoing. Officials have released few details so far.

House Majority Leader Brenden Jones says he'll draft a bill to bar books on gender identity and sexual orientation from elementary libraries, singling out Chapel Hill‑Carrboro amid district pushback.

Pittsboro police executed a search warrant at Blue Jade Spa after a months‑long investigation into possible human trafficking. No arrests were reported as the probe continues.

Sunny, unseasonably warm Saturday with a high near 84°F and a slight chance of isolated evening storms. A statewide burn ban remains in effect.

Eight detention officers graduated in Durham, but the jail still has dozens of vacancies and heavy mandatory overtime. Officials say more academy classes are planned.

FBI Miami renewed a public appeal for tips in the 2015 armored‑truck gold heist and named Pedro Santamaria as a person of interest. Authorities are offering a reward for information.

A Franklin County man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors tied fentanyl he sold to a fatal overdose. Investigators seized hundreds of branded bindles and firearms.

Boone-based Samaritan's Purse added 19 rebuild locations after Hurricane Helene; dozens of homes are complete or underway and applications are open across four states.

East Garner Middle and Elementary were placed on Code Red Friday after a suspicious person was reported on the middle-school campus; police later cleared the area and said students were safe.

Pinehurst is pairing its championship legacy with fresh expansion: a new Coore & Crenshaw course, on‑site cottages and new dining are reshaping the resort.

Sky 5 footage shows a large blaze near Stoney Point and Gillis Hill in western Cumberland County; crews had the fire under control by late afternoon.

Clear Friday morning with a high near 77°F. Near‑record heat April 14–16 raises fire danger across the area.

City staff proposed higher downtown meter and garage fees to plug a multimillion-dollar shortfall. The package would change the two‑hour free pilot and raise monthly permits.