The ruling leaves recreational red snapper harvest completely closed in federal waters. In response, state agencies are withdrawing their summer proposals with the goal of submitting revised applications for a potential fall season.

Senator Ted Budd explained that the first line of defense against massive hurricanes relies on accurate, real-time data. For the first time, this bill would officially lock the Hurricane Hunter mission into federal law. It also secures $2.5 billion to expand the fleet up to nine advanced C-130J aircraft.

The North Carolina Financial Literacy Council report shows that state residents scored up to six percentage points lower than the national average on questions about inflation, interest rates, and investing.

The investigation comes amid a monthlong Trump administration effort to roll back protections for transgender students in school districts across the country.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor reports that the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge has no construction contract, no budget, and no schedule. State Auditor Dave Boliek told local commissioners that despite millions in taxpayer funding, "no dirt has been moved."

The Marine Fisheries Commission’s Habitat Committee meets this Thursday in Morehead City to review a new draft of the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan. A main focus of the meeting is addressing a sharp decline in underwater seagrass, which acts as a vital breeding ground for blue crabs, red drum, and flounder.

A temporary curfew for teens is now in effect in Winston-Salem after a divided City Council vote. The measure bars most minors from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oct. 12, though there are exceptions for work, emergencies and school activities.

The long delays in the state budget process are hurting teacher retention in rural districts like Halifax County, and it’s just one of the many funding challenges these districts are facing.

The final version stripped out an unpopular ban on raw milk, alongside a corporate-backed provision that would have blocked cancer patients from filing product-liability lawsuits against pesticide companies.

Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 315, completely banning outside hedge funds and private equity firms from financing civil lawsuits. Under the practice, investors would pay for a plaintiff's legal fees in exchange for a hefty cut of the final jury payout.

In Bladen County, where more than 20% of residents live in poverty, officials say looming cuts in federal SNAP administrative funding are stressing county finances. Local leaders are asking the state for help.

Because of the specialized nature of the training, the fifth-generation stealth fighters will make multiple low-altitude passes through the area, with night operations scheduled to run as late as midnight.

Herd managers tracked down the foal and its mother on the beach to conduct a health check. Officials confirmed the young horse is completely uninjured, walking normally, and showing no signs of distress.

Splenda manufacturer TC Heartland sued North Carolina State University professor Dr. Susan Schiffman after she published research linking the artificial sweetener to DNA damage and cancer.

In response, some officials are urging lawmakers to pass another bill that would create a carve-out for counties still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

For the first time in nearly two decades, Charlotte has women’s professional basketball again. The Charlotte Crown is bringing the sport back to a city still remembering the loss of the Charlotte Sting.

The U.S. on Monday lifted sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement.

It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.

In 2028, President Trump will not be on the ballot, leaving Republicans to decide the future of the party. Utah — which has a complicated relationship with the president — could be a starting point.

A biography of Hannibal Lecter. A meditation on trees. A memoir by a child prodigy violinist. A treatise on the way we poop. These are just a few of the nonfiction books our NPR colleagues are enjoying.

U.S. lifts oil sanctions on Iran, Trump visits Pennsylvania to tout economic wins, judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials.

"Toy Story 5" brought in more than $160 million domestically over its first weekend. The movie, however, raises issues about how much screen time is too much for kids.

Forget the official World Cup album. Soccer fans around the globe are coming up with their own songs to support their teams.