An 18-year-old was sentenced to life plus 60 years for a 2023 gang shooting that killed a 14-year-old and injured seven at a Salisbury restaurant.

Alex Vargo, a North Carolina lawmaker’s chief of staff, overcame a teenage car crash that severed half his hand, using the experience to fuel his public service and push for healthcare reform.

James P. Lowery, 51, was found dead on a Robeson County road; cause of death under investigation.

Leland residents demand clearer budget details for a $50M plan including road work, safety hires, and a tax cut, with a hearing March 19.

UNCW men’s basketball lost 85-70 to Campbell in the CAA Tournament quarterfinals, ending their 26-win season and NCAA Tournament hopes.

North Carolina restores $200M in disaster funds, accelerates aid via state involvement, and transitions Hurricane Helene survivors to permanent housing.

Duke Energy upsizes its 2029 convertible notes offering to $1.3 billion to repay debt and fund operations.

Westside Animal Hospital donated 10 K9 first aid kits to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office to enhance emergency care for police dogs.

Female NC State Poe Hall workers have double the melanoma and higher breast cancer rates, with PCBs found in building materials, but no confirmed cause.

A former Greenville cop, Dominic Olivares, was indicted on eight felonies for allegedly producing and distributing child sexual exploitation material between 2019 and 2025.