NC’s 12-week paid parental leave for state workers is now law. What to know
Gov. Josh Stein signed a new law extending paid parental leave to 12 weeks for all North Carolina state employees.…
Ex-NC sheriff charged with rape says he’s incapable of standing trial
Curtis Cochran, the former sheriff in the North Carolina mountains charged with rape and other sexual assault counts, says he…
Apple picking season has arrived in NC. Here are 13 of the best places to visit
Explore 13 top apple orchards in North Carolina, from Henderson County mountains to farms near the Triangle and Charlotte—find u-pick…
NC legislative leaders call for a special session to discuss relief for gas prices
North Carolina legislative leaders announce a special session to provide relief from rising gas and diesel prices, with details to…
Photos: NC State defeats Louisville in key ACC football action
See images from the Wolfpack’s game against the Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sat., Oct. 3, 2026.
NC trooper says he shot sheriff’s deputy in self-defense, judge’s order shows
A judge’s bond order explains why he denied bail for NC Highway Patrol trooper Nekime Oxendine, charged with killing Cumberland…
Woman dies in head-on crash on rural NC highway Saturday, Highway Patrol says
A 55-year-old woman died in a head-on crash south of West Caldwell High School in Gamewell on Saturday, according to…
The ACC had a strong showing in Week 5. How its top 25 teams performed
Ranked Miami and SMU won their respective ACC college football conference games. Several others made cases to be ranked in…
Hurricanes fight past Flyers in overtime for first win of the season
Shayne Gostisbehere scored in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena for their…
Photos: Notre Dame defeats North Carolina in college football action
Action photos of the Fighting Irish vs. the Tar Heels