July 6, 2026 Raleigh mayor considers youth curfew following teen takeover, violent July 4th weekend Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell is considering a youth curfew after nine people were shot and massive teen takeovers erupted over the July 4 weekend.
July 3, 2026 North Carolina governor faces criticism for skipping Trump-backed America 250 event Chuck Edwards accused Gov. Josh Stein of choosing partisanship over patriotism by boycotting the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
July 3, 2026 Cities brace for holiday weekend teen takeovers putting bystanders at deadly risk, former prosecutor warns Police departments are using drones, curfews and social media monitoring to prevent teen takeovers from disrupting the Fourth of July weekend.
July 2, 2026 North Carolina man armed with flamethrowers, crossbows, 500 rounds arrested outside church: police Police said they found two flamethrowers, crossbows, 500 rounds of ammunition and a notebook with GPS coordinates of churches and schools in the suspect's truck.
July 1, 2026 Missing mom's remains found, suspect with rap sheet already in jail on different charge Jaydakis Kashaune Hamilton faces a first-degree murder charge after human remains of Jordan Wishon were found buried at a Rutherfordton home.
June 30, 2026 California couple says moving company doubled their price and is now holding belongings 'for ransom': report A California couple claims their moving company doubled the price to $32,000 and is now holding their belongings hostage after a disputed delivery.
June 30, 2026 North Carolina cold case heats up with stepmother accused of killing missing teen Sara Graham's stepmother charged with first-degree murder more than 11 years after the North Carolina woman disappeared on her way to Walmart.
June 30, 2026 Postal worker and mom of two killed while delivering mail, leaving kids orphaned after husband's death: cops Brandi Reynolds, a USPS mail carrier and mother of two, was allegedly shot and killed by William Craig Durham while delivering mail in North Carolina.
June 29, 2026 Two corrections officers held hostage after inmates take over portions of North Carolina detention center Inmates at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered guards and held two officers hostage before order was restored, authorities said.
June 29, 2026 Vulture takeover sparks outrage as droppings coat homes, cars and sidewalks Black vultures in North Carolina and other states are reportedly infuriating residents. Residents have complained of droppings, property damage and aggressive behavior toward pets.