A State Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting with a man on Saturday morning. The suspect was injured and is currently at the hospital.

State Trooper exchanges fire with armed man, suspect in hospital 

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

James Earl Robinson, 49, of 3234 Pelligrini Ave., was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Marcus Wayne Shipman.

<b>HOPE MILLS, N.C.</b> — Cumberland County sheriff’s detectives say a Hope Mills man shot his step-brother to death.

Detectives said Shipman, 26, was shot at about 6 p.m. Wednesday during an argument with Robinson.  Paramedics transported Shipman by ambulance to Cape Fear Valley Medical where he later died.

Authorities held Robinson in the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond.  He's first court appearance was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Hope Mills man charged with fatally shooting step-brother

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Some locals lost sleep overnight Friday, staying awake to take in the rare sight of the Northern Lights filling the North Carolina sky - a sight very rarely visible this far south.

'Once in a lifetime:' Northern Lights fill NC skies with spectacular green and purple auroras

Northern lights in Pittsboro

Durham police were investigating in a Home Depot parking lot, where there appeared to be blood on the pavement, on Saturday morning.

Durham Police investigate 2 fatal shootings that are connected 

Police investigating in parking lot outside Home Depot in Durham

Pro-Palestinian activists rallied on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) campus on Saturday to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Pro-Palestinian protesters deface UNC's South Building, set up new encampment

Protest at UNC

The Carolina Hurricanes hope to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Saturday night at PNC Arena.

Live Updates: Sebastian Aho gives the Canes a 3-1 lead in the first period

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A State Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting with a fleeing suspect Saturday morning. 

SHP Trooper involved in shooting with armed suspect during traffic stop

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Xander Schauffele has gone 38 tournaments without a win on the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy pulls within shot of Xander Schauffele in Wells Fargo Championship

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Wake County and Raleigh approved a financing plan to pay for upgrades at PNC Arena. The renovation project won't begin until next summer.