A Buncombe County mother was arrested after her 10-month-old son was found stabbed and later died at Mission Hospital.

Highs near 88°F Friday with gusty southwest winds; an isolated severe storm is possible 5–9 PM, then rain overnight. Much cooler Saturday and frost likely Sunday morning.

Nash & Smashed is opening at Poyner Village in northeast Raleigh, taking over the former Fat Tuesday spot and promising smash burgers, halal fried chicken and wallet-friendly prices.

Smithfield approved plans for 7 Brew’s first Triangle drive‑thru, according to town records and the Triangle Business Journal. The move raises questions about queuing and traffic in the area.

Kamala Harris is lining up fundraisers across the Deep South as she weighs a 2028 White House bid. The trip would test her fundraising and grassroots strength in Georgia, the Carolinas and Arkansas.

Gov. Josh Stein asked lawmakers for $792 million more to aid Hurricane Helene recovery, pitching new and reallocated money for housing, infrastructure and emergency communications.

A rebuilt stretch of U.S. 64/74A reopened Thursday, restoring direct access to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure about 18 months after Hurricane Helene. Temporary signals will control one‑lane traffic while crews finish stabilization.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake “Notice of Default” letters demanding payment for alleged traffic violations. Officials say don’t scan the QR code or send money.

North Carolina added roughly 29 Dollar General stores in the past year, pushing the state past Georgia to become the nation’s No. 2 for the chain.

Hair‑follicle tests in Elizabethtown reportedly found cocaine and meth in four children, and two adults were charged under a new North Carolina law.

Shake Shack confirmed a new Morrisville location at Park West Village, taking the former Full Moon Oyster space and adding another spot to the Triangle dining scene.

NC State is searching for a new men's basketball coach after ABC11 reports Will Wade is out following one season. The Pack finished 20-14 and bowed in the First Four.

Greensboro’s City Council unanimously voted to raise daily fines for neglected commercial properties from $10 to $250, a move aimed at forcing cleanups and pushing owners to repair or sell.