On Falls Lake, the Triangle’s drought looks terrible in spots, normal in others. Why?
Drought: The deepest water is around Falls Dam in Raleigh, lower around Interstate 85 in Durham, still approaching record levels…
NC budget would give raises to officers — and cut hundreds of vacant positions
North Carolina’s budget proposes raises, step increases and bonuses for SBI, ALE, State Highway Patrol and correctional staff amid high…
NC could ditch physical car registration cards and stickers under budget plan
A proposed North Carolina budget would remove physical registration cards and stickers, creating an electronic vehicle registration system managed by…
Elon University is now in control of Queens in Charlotte, accreditor says
Elon University now officially controls Queens University of Charlotte after accreditor approval, beginning integration and federal review this summer.
Durham restaurant earns ‘C’ for mouse droppings, ants crawling on produce
Weekly roundup of Raleigh & Durham-area restaurant health inspection scores June 23-29: bars and restaurants in Wake, Durham and Johnston…
Apple and Cary’s Epic Games are headed to the Supreme Court in long-running case
Epic Games and Apple head to Supreme Court as the Tim Sweeney-owned Cary, North Carolina game developer behind Fortnite fights…
NC House passes sweeping elections bill with auditor powers, ballot challenges
The North Carolina House approved HB 958 expanding audit powers, adding new ballot challenge paths and changing absentee, early voting…
NC budget draft gives Charlotte last chance to change I-77 toll vote before payback
The proposed North Carolina state budget released Tuesday includes amendment to make Charlotte, others on CRTPO who opposed I-77 South…
Sam Page sues Phil Berger’s son, alleging interference in NC Senate campaign
Sam Page, Rockingham County sheriff, sues Kevin Berger alleging destroyed campaign finance records, false bank claims and payroll retaliation after…
5 things you need to know about retirement planning in the Triangle, right now
Approaching retirement in the Triangle? Learn key senior care planning tips on CCRCs, Medicare limits, Medicaid, PACE and making homes…