A provision tucked into a session bill would let Franklin County acquire land in three upstream counties to secure Kerr Lake water, sparking swift backlash and a paused vote.

Logan Stankoven's power-play strike lifted Carolina to a 4-2 win in Ottawa, completing a four-game sweep of the Senators. Andersen made 25 saves in the clincher.

A man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 600 block of Berwick Drive in Fayetteville. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and are seeking tips.

An early‑morning crash on Glenwood Avenue killed a woman Sunday; part of the roadway was shut while investigators processed the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active.

Cary police say crews recovered an adult male from MacGregor Downs Lake Saturday afternoon; he was later pronounced dead and investigators are on scene.

Morning showers taper by late morning with gusty northeast winds and cooler temperatures. A stronger storm system may bring showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, April 29.

A late‑night crash at the Raeford Road ramp to I‑295 killed a 36‑year‑old Fayetteville driver and sent a passenger to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; investigators have opened a traffic probe.

A Fayetteville man surrendered to police and now faces a first-degree murder charge in a March killing on Blue Street.

A 16-year-old girl was found shot early Saturday on Fox Ridge Road in Hope Mills and later died at a hospital. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call.

A Wilmington man was arrested after a reported road‑rage shooting on the US‑64 bypass near Pittsboro. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged him with misdemeanors; no injuries were reported.

NCDOT broke ground on the long‑delayed I‑26 Connector in Asheville, launching a $1.8B project to untangle traffic and link western North Carolina to the Port of Charleston.

A motorcyclist died Friday night after a collision with another vehicle at NC Highway 55 and Edgemore Avenue in Cary. Police say the other driver stayed and is cooperating as the crash is investigated.

A Raleigh insurance agent faces felony charges after a warrant alleges he stole $10,000 from an elderly client by diverting funds meant for investment.