Lemurs, gators, a hero dog and homeless deer: Josh Shaffer’s recent critter columns
From a Duke civil rights crusader to a dog that survived an alligator, five recent Josh Shaffer columns capture extraordinary…
‘It took 50 years.’ Tuscarora tribe recognition takes a step forward in NC
The Tuscarora tribe won a 6-2 committee vote in Raleigh to advance state recognition, a step toward restoring cultural and…
Looking for fireworks around the Triangle? A guide to 4th of July celebrations
Find free Fourth of July fireworks and events across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and Wake County…
Thousands without power in Durham amid Duke Energy outage. Here’s who’s impacted
About 6,000 Durham customers remain without power after a tree hit a transmission line; Duke Energy aims to restore service…
Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown
The new NC budget raises starting teacher pay to $48,000, gives average teacher raises of 8%, 3% for most state…
Woman at gas pump sticks hose through truck window, douses driver, NC sheriff says
Convenience store argument turns potentially deadly when woman points gas hose through truck window and sprays driver, North Carolina sheriff…
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis Ahead of His 80th Birthday
Danny Glover is sharing an update on his health ahead of his 80th birthday, revealing that he has been diagnosed…
NC lawmakers want to use AI to boost student performance. Will it help?
North Carolina lawmakers included $5 million in the state budget to pilot Khanmigo and MagicSchool AI tutoring programs for middle…
NC budget bill ends one incentive for data centers, keeps other tax breaks
North Carolina House and Senate budget proposes ending data center electricity sales tax incentive while keeping equipment and research breaks…
Think you’re paying extra for using a debit card in NC? Technically, you’re not
Businesses and restaurants in North Carolina can’t legally surcharge debit card payments, but cash discounts are allowed. Here’s what the…