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…
NC’s overdue budget is out. Read the documents showing spending of your tax money
The overdue state budget bill and committee report reveal billions in spending, specifics on raises and projects, and next steps…
New Chapel Hill restaurant promises menu, vibes that 'make people feel good’
Postino is planned for University Place mall in Chapel Hil, NC. Serves wine, craft cocktails, shared plates indoor dining and…
July 4 weekend may bring record-breaking heat to the Triangle
A major heat wave may bring high 90s to triple digits in the Triangle July 1–4; expect hot nights, record…
Firework or gunshot? How to tell them apart this Fourth of July in NC
Find out how to identify fireworks versus gunshots, what sounds to listen for, and fireworks rules in North Carolina to…
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…
NC public schools lost money due to vouchers. How lawmakers are responding
State lawmakers plan to return voucher 'savings' to public schools, funding new math curriculum, middle school literacy professional development and…
How Supreme Court upholding transgender athlete ban in women’s sports impacts NC
Ruling permits states to restrict trans athletes in women’s sports, affecting NC Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and prompting legal…
NC budget includes UNC, NC State athletics for sports betting tax distribution
N.C. State and UNC join recipients of sports wagering tax revenue in 2027 under North Carolina's new budget, while the…