A Cary resident won a $100,000 top prize on the $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off and took home $72,018 after taxes. The $30 ticket was bought at an Exxon on New Bern Avenue.

Dream Finders Homes will build Travolina Pines in Cameron with 94 lots starting in the upper $200s, adding rare sub-$300K new construction to Harnett County.

Authorities say remains found April 16 in a Summerfield cul‑de‑sac were identified as 44‑year‑old Harry Lee Willard Jr.; officials await the medical examiner's findings.

Sam Hayes signed a Feb. 4, 2026 conflict waiver to hire Nelson Mullins’ Phil Strach to defend the State Board in a students’ early‑voting suit; invoices show $70,524 and Democrats say they weren’t told.

Charlotte Rep. Nasif Majeed switched his registration to unaffiliated after a March primary loss and says he is undecided on caucusing, creating short-term uncertainty in the N.C. House.

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.