Voters cast ballots for mayors and council seats and in many NC cities and towns. Several officeholders fend off challenges ...

Parent groups concerned by books in NC school libraries that may not fit their idea of US values. Academic experts seek more ...

Due to 2022 change in federal VAWA law, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is trying former Swain Co. sheriff Cochran in tribal ...

A look at top issues on NC voters' and candidates' minds ahead of 2025 municipal elections in Louisburg, Rocky Mount and New ...

NC court decision on challenge to legislative district maps could encourage lawmakers to squeeze out one more GOP-favorable ...

More 18-year-olds, friendly in-state tuition practices, testing flexibility and data for good ROI helping boost UNC System ...

Dozens of NC prison inmates with life sentences for convictions as kids can expect changes to parole review process after ...

Roan Highlands in NC are home to rare spruce-fir habitat and many unique species. A year after Helene, they are at increased ...

Complex strategic and political issues have prevented NC legislators from sending more recovery money to those in need after ...

Multiple levels of federal screening and approvals are slowing flow of aid for damaged homes and other NC Helene relief to a trickle.

While some Spruce Pine shops have reopened and big plans are underway, many economic challenges face Western NC town a year after Helene.

The clock is ticking. If state lawmakers do not cough up several hundred million dollars before Oct. 1, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services will cut Medicaid provider rates across ...