More NC students are applying for federal student aid. Growth is highest in US
North Carolina led the nation in FAFSA growth, with 55% high school completion and $122.5M in estimated Pell Grants as…
As candidate, NC senator lobbied for husband’s energy company amid federal probe
NC Sen. Sophia Chitlik lobbied for American Efficient to congressional staff as Durham energy company faced record FERC investigation that…
Family pulls $1M scholarship fund from NC university, citing anti-DEI policy
A Wilmington family is pulling a $1M endowed scholarship from UNC Wilmington after the UNC System's Equality Policy barred awards…
TSMC's June revenue jump breaks a four-year seasonal pattern
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) reported June revenue on July 13 that ran counter to its own recent history, and the…
Duke Energy, state officials reach settlement in NC electric rate hike case
Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff reached partial settlements in the North Carolina rate case, lowering projected costs while…
Wells Fargo analysts explain how AI spending affects inflation
Most economic indicators show that the explosion in artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is having a positive effect on the U.S…
Emergency school repairs and a parasite outbreak: Monday's top Triangle stories
A digest of Monday's top News & Observer stories, from NC teacher licensure changes and unsafe Wake schools to a…
Below Deck Med's Nathan Threatens to Report, Fire Luke After Soiled Sheets
Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Nathan Gallagher finally found out that Luke Brumer soiled his sheets with his bodily fluids - and…
Two dozen players from NC schools selected in MLB Draft. Who made the cut
Local NC programs celebrated 24 draftees in 2026, featuring first-rounder Jake Schaffner, surprise rises and notable undrafted prospects like Gavin…
Daveigh Chase Left Behind $400K Estate Despite Living on the Streets
Late Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase left behind an estate worth $400,000 despite reportedly living on the streets in…