Legislators in Raleigh are grilling Mecklenburg County leaders on Monday about crime — especially the high-profile killing of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail — and their cooperation with federal immigration officials.

The Carolinas set a new record during last week’s winter weather: the highest-ever energy demand.

Health officials say the aircraft will be a game-changer for rural areas, cutting transport times by more than half compared to ground ambulances. This speed is critical for premature infants and children requiring emergency surgery or specialized care at Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville.

This bipartisan, 22-member panel is tasked with guiding a three-phase transition away from the current system, which has been in place since the late nineties.

If passed, the bill would fundamentally overhaul how the government responds to disasters by creating a single, universal application for survivors to cut through confusing red tape. It also seeks to fast-track financial support for local governments and utility cooperatives to speed up the restoration of power and essential services.

Three months after an immigration enforcement crackdown in Charlotte left much of the city shaken, it’s still difficult to get clear answers about what federal law enforcement agents did.

The state launched the $175 million program last year as a way to help people who have remained cut off from public roadways since Hurricane Helene.

Sanders' visit also served to promote his new book, Fight Oligarchy.

Peplowski, who died Feb. 2, started playing clarinet professionally at age 10 and went on to perform with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and to record on his own. Originally broadcast July 7, 1999.

Saadiq helped shape modern R&B and soul in Tony! Toni! Toné! and as a solo artist. Now he's up for an Oscar for his song, "I Lied to You" from the film Sinners. Originally broadcast July 8, 2025.

The Hatteras Island beachfront has eroded rapidly and caused the collapse of about 20 houses since last fall. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to repair broken jetties later this year, and Dare County is planning a beach renourishment project, but the fix will be too late for many homes.

Winding Stairs Alpha Fire is 90% contained; the Forest Service is asking for people to send photos from Highway 64 Monday morning.

A stopgap bill to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security expires Friday night. DHS could be without funding for days, as the House and Senate are expected to be in recess next week.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona about the fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Emerald Fennell's extravagant adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic cares little for subtlety. Ultimately, this love affair is more photogenic than it is deeply moving.

The Trump administration canceled $600 million in teacher training grants last year, forcing educator programs across the country to close. Winston-Salem TEACH lost 80% of its budget. But then the donations came pouring in.

The surge of federal agents in Minnesota is coming to an end, DHS expected to shut down as funding deadline approaches, EPA will stop regulating greenhouse gases.