The WRAL Breaking News Tracker saw a body after a shooting in Durham.

North Carolina hosts East Tennessee State in its home opener, marking the start of the 100th season at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

Police said roughly 60 cars were broken into along major roads like Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Raleigh Road around 3 a.m.

More than 25 cars were broken into Saturday morning in hotel parking lots in the Brier Creek area in Raleigh.

Fayetteville police were called to a home for a welfare check, and when they arrived they found a man who was dead.

One person was hit and killed by a train Friday night near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh.

NC Central students ask Durham council to take action following a shooting near campus that injured two students. Durham Police are in the process of passing a gun violence plan. Members tell WRAL they are confident it will effectively lower violence.

North Carolina lured electric-vehicle maker VinFast to build a factory in Chatham County. The state is now trying to force the company out so the site can be used for something else. VinFast says it still deserves more time.

NC State, coming off a season-opening loss at Virginia, takes on Richmond at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Friday, Sept. 11.

Wake County's top prosecutor says a criminal investigation into spending by town of Cary employees is being complicated because the North Carolina State Auditor's Office hasn’t turned over audit materials.

Rocky Mount has made progress addressing its ongoing financial struggles, according to North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner. The city remains under enhanced monitoring by the Local Government Commission.

A Chatham County woman is recovering after a severe illness left her septic and with hearing loss. Doctors are investigating possible tick-borne infections, while testing also detected a rare bacteria commonly found in dogs’ mouths.

Local businesses say the cost of goods and how they get to their restaurants is up, and it's impacting the way they operate.

The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus says it won’t support Shelly Headen’s candidacy in a competitive Guilford County district. The Guilford County Democratic Party is also withdrawing financial, operational and organizational support.

Multiple vehicles were burned on Reliance Avenue, near Ten Ten Road.

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on several new restaurants coming to the Triangle. Plus, several foodie events coming this month.

The town's remembrance comes 25 years after the devastating terror attacks that killed thousands.

President Donald Trump is observing Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. It’s the second year in a row for Trump to mark the day at the Pentagon.

“I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” President Donald Trump said, adding: “If the Republicans win. You win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the ‘Trump dividend.’”

President Donald Trump will visit Gastonia next week to campaign with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.

Recent rainfall has eased the drought conditions for some spots, but many areas still need a lot more. Let's take a look at the latest drought monitor, how recent rain compares to normal, and what some of the rain totals are.

A man is charged with murder after a shooting in Wilson on Thursday night.

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near. The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last mo...

Keegan Wilson was arrested on Sept. 9, and taken to jail without bond. He's charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault.

Hear stories from people in the Triangle who were on the front lines of the response in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who lost loved ones in the tragedy.

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

Two men who were taken to the ground and handcuffed but never charged during an alcohol enforcement operation have hired a lawyer as Wake County’s top prosecutor investigates whether the officers' use of force violated criminal law.

A new search warrant shows at least five shootings in Durham were retaliatory, after another murder. In that document, Durham Police say a murder in February at a Durham Housing Authority complex spurred retaliatory shootings over of the span of seven months.

During the board’s discussions, the GOP leader at times texted the election official specific instructions such as “just say no” and “interrupt her” and “just vote no.”

North Carolina “has become a crime-ridden state” under former Gov. Roy Cooper, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. Data shows crime has been dropping for years.

As the Canes prepare for a new season, Ashley and Rod Brind'Amour unpack the run to the Stanley Cup, the celebration through the streets of Raleigh, and how the race to the top is about to start all over again. Plus, a special cameo from Brind'Amour's hockey role model.

Months into the $4.7 million Salem Streetscape project, downtown Apex businesses say construction continues to deter customers as the town's timeline extends through December.

Apex High School was placed on hold Thursday as law enforcement responded to the campus.

Four people were found shot inside a home on Forbes Road in southern Gaston County on Thursday morning, detectives say.

Here is a list of events happening in North Carolina to honor the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

President Donald Trump headlined the first night of the Republicans’ first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, spotlighting policies about transgender people, illegal immigration and opponents who align with democratic socialism.

A man was rescued from a rocky area along the Haw River in Chatham County on Thursday as dozens of first responders gathered near the river.

We are halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and it has not been very active so far. Let's dive into what has limited activity, if it's common to see this and what to know about the rest of the season.

A $455 million settlement would resolve North Carolina and local claims over PFAS pollution from Fayetteville Works and firefighting foam used elsewhere in the state.

A $455 million settlement would resolve North Carolina and local claims over PFAS pollution from Fayetteville Works and firefighting foam used elsewhere in the state.

Crews responded to a mixer truck flipping near a neighborhood along Carolina Springs Boulevard, closing the road in both directions.

The town of Zebulon said it is learning more reasons why it is on a list of municipalities that will face increased scrutiny from the state going forward. State staff said their review showed the town's fund balance went down between 2023 and 2025.

Police and EMS responded to a crash involving an RDU shuttle bus and an SUV on Thursday morning near the rental car area.

On Thursday, the town council will consider more training and oversight measures recommended by the state auditor to make sure its "extravagant spending culture" doesn’t happen again.

The national average gas price jumped 6 cents overnight to $4.28 a gallon.

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party's sagging fortunes in November.

SBI said it and Raleigh police are searching for Preston Scott Hill, who was last seen on Sept. 7 driving a 2015 Ford Fusion with California plates.

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters.

The fire happened on Bradshaw Street late Wednesday night.

Nashville drivers report claims of contaminated gas after multiple vehicles were damaged after visiting Murphy Express on Eastern Avenue in Nashville. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigated these claims and found the cause to be contaminated gas.