A UNC Board committee approved letting chancellors accept a housing stipend instead of living in official residences; the full board will vote in May.

Disney revealed new renderings and member perks for Asteria, a 4,000+‑home Storyliving community at Chatham Park, including a Second Star Club and a reservable Lost Key Cottage. Sales are expected to begin in 2027.

The state ended a 2023 incentive after Auction Direct abandoned an Oxford expansion and shifted its Triangle operations, leaving local leaders searching for new employers.

Low 90s today through Saturday. Statewide burn ban is in effect — avoid open burning.

Jeremy Hinton was sentenced to 12 years after federal prosecutors say he sold fentanyl and a Glock to undercover buyers, and later led officers on high‑speed chases.

Lawmakers and coastal utilities have pressed state regulators to deny Fuquay‑Varina’s request to move 6.17 million gallons a day from the Cape Fear, citing risks to supply, quality and costs.

A state autopsy says the suspect wrestled a WakeMed officer's gun away before fatally shooting him. The report and court filings raise fresh questions about the Nov. 8 attack.

A 12-foot alligator sat peering through a Southport family's storm door Tuesday before wildlife crews captured and relocated it to a safer area.

Campaign filings show top North Carolina leaders billed campaign coffers for rent, travel and meals. State rules allow some charges but watchdogs want clearer guidance.

Carrboro High School went into lockdown after gunshots were reported nearby; officials say no one at the school has been hurt so far.

A 25,000-square-foot museum honoring Carolina Marines will open June 8 at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, arriving with a Huey, an LVT and nearly 200 wartime artifacts. The project has been more than 25 years in the making.

Raleigh will replace seasonal loose‑leaf sweeps with year‑round weekly yard‑waste pickup starting Fall 2026; leaves will be collected in carts and biodegradable bags. The plan adds 26 pickups a year and includes timeline and budget details.

Pinehurst-area backers have pledged funds and are seeking federal grants to bring a daily Dulles flight to Moore County Airport. Organizers hope a mix of private money and a federal grant will seal a deal.