Mayor Gilbert demanded swift removal after community members posted photos of racist, homophobic and antisemitic graffiti at a Beaver Creek Crossings building.

A Hillsborough resident matched all five numbers in the March 31 Cash 5 drawing, claiming $215,051 and taking home $156,109 after taxes.

Greensboro police arrested a 24-year-old after a Thursday morning shooting on East Carteret Street that killed a 61-year-old man. The suspect faces first-degree murder charges.

A Hillsborough man was arrested after deputies say a traffic stop turned into a chase in which he rammed a patrol car; deputies later found trafficking‑level fentanyl, heroin and meth. Court is set for April 9.

A raccoon and a cat in Orange County tested positive for rabies this week; health officials are evaluating exposures and urging pet owners to check vaccinations.

A $2 million federal appropriation for GoTriangle’s Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park pushes the long‑planned transit center closer to construction. The award adds to prior federal and local funding commitments.

A woman was pistol-whipped and grazed by gunfire during a fight at a Poole Road smoke shop in Raleigh; police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been made.

Raleigh rezoned about 54 acres in southeast Raleigh with density tied to a grocery plan — but neighbors say the rules fall short of forcing a supermarket.

A morning blaze on Poole Road in Raleigh destroyed a home. The resident escaped and firefighters rescued the family's dog, officials said.

The City of Raleigh asked anyone who saw a viral clip of a driver throwing large rocks at cars to call police. Officials want tips and video to help investigators.

Republican groups have asked a Wake County judge to approve a settlement that would use jury‑duty excusal records to flag and potentially remove suspected noncitizens from North Carolina’s voter rolls.

About a dozen cars were broken into overnight at the Hartley at Blue Hill, part of roughly 95 vehicle break-ins reported in Chapel Hill so far this year. Police are canvassing for video and tips.

A house party at an Airbnb on Poplar Drive turned violent on Saturday; two people were hurt and Fayetteville police are searching for a suspect. Tips lines are open.