Styrene is the lifeblood of fiberglass boat manufacturing—but tightening environmental regulations are threatening to drive up overhead costs and stall production lines.

State Department of Transportation inspectors determined the pollution was not coming from the state's construction zone, but rather from a private rock road running parallel to the creek that partially washed out during heavy rainfall.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to writer Lauren Collins about her book "They Stole a City," which details the history and effects of the 1898 white supremacist massacre in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026 would allow Americans to deduct up to $10,000 in interest on loans for U.S.-assembled boats. The tax break would phase out for individuals making more than $100,000 dollars, or $200,000 for joint filers.

The North Wilkesboro Speedway will host its first 450-lap event in the track's history, and the first points race in nearly

Authorities say scammers are cold-calling local homeowners, asking for credit card donations to buy promotional high school T-shirts. Law enforcement confirms that no such fundraiser exists.

Appalachian State’s solar vehicle racing team, Sunergy, works to build the fastest solar car it can. Their latest effort is called Autumn, a next-generation vehicle the team says is 40% lighter and 60% more aerodynamic than its predecessor. It was unveiled ahead of two major competitions this summer.

In a decade, North Carolina Asian Americans Together has made huge strides in mobilizing Asian Americans in the state to vote in elections and advocate for issues that matter to them. But as a nonprofit that supports immigrant communities, they're also facing bigger challenges than ever, especially under the current administration's immigration crackdown.

The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027.

Although reappraisals were finalized at the start of the year, the county will now use outdated property values due to complications from a new state law.

President Trump's former personal attorney is under the microscope on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee are questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom Trump has nominated for the job permanently.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff what he plans to ask Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing.

AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to appear for confirmation hearing, U.S. restarts blockade against Iran amid standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, ICE suspends traffic stops after deadly shootings.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with comedian Bill Maher about what drives his ideas and what it means to win the Mark Twain prize for American Humor.

The CDC has confirmed more than 1,600 cases of a gastrointestinal parasitic infection. More than 140 people have been hospitalized, as the CDC looks for the source.

People who use wheelchairs say simple repairs can take months to complete and replacement parts can be very expensive. In part, they blame two private equity firms that control most of the market.