As the U.S. Department of Education retools accreditation standards, veterans want more protection from predatory G.I. Bill practices.

Legionnaires' disease cases jumped from 201 in 2024 to 310 last year.

19-year old Bryan Castillo was arrested in March in connection with a car crash that led to the death of Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.

Duke Energy has already requested steep rate increases starting next year to cover the cost of building new infrastructure. This week, the utility filed to raise rates again to cover fuel and power costs.

Forsyth commissioners approved a resolution that states limits on local tax authority could result in service reductions, delayed infrastructure investment and more.

A new report shows an additional 5,000 to 10,000 college graduates are needed annually to meet NC job demands.

State lawmakers are calling for stronger efforts to investigate fraud and abuse in North Carolina's Medicaid system. A state House committee held a nearly three-hour hearing Thursday on the topic, questioning Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai.

Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these financial constraints, many are making difficult decisions to close schools.

The Guilford County School Board voted to request a nearly $25 million budget increase from the county. They also canceled school for students on May 1, when teachers plan to protest in Raleigh.

The drought that began in August continues in North Carolina, where roughly 70% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. Raleigh and Statesville are among a handful of cities that are currently enforcing water restrictions.