Park officials warn that smoke may drift across nearby neighborhoods and cause limited visibility on local roads throughout the afternoon. Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution and reduce their speed when traveling through the area.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Division recently issued a civil penalty and warning to the Bertie County Animal Shelter, after a November inspection that uncovered multiple violations of state animal care laws and shelter regulations.

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming the federal government has failed to protect the coastal black-throated green warbler.

The Division of Marine Fisheries has updated regulations for sheepshead to protect juvenile fish following a recent harvest surge. However, the bluefish population is on the rise and recreational bag limits have increased.

This season is strictly for ocean waters south of Portsmouth Island down to the South Carolina line.

Proponents of the change argue it provides needed flexibility for forest health and wildfire prevention. However, conservationists warn that new roadbuilding could fragment vital wildlife habitats and degrade water quality across the state.

Chief Jarad Phelps said it is the biggest bust he has ever seen.

Early voting turnout was stronger than recent cycles — and Democrats pulled more ballots statewide, despite a competitive GOP Senate race.

Registered voters can use the North Carolina Board of Elections Voter Search tool online to find their assigned polling place and sample ballot.

Early voting numbers in Mecklenburg County show Hispanic voters account for just about 3% of total turnout in this year’s primary. Still, participation reached record levels.

Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet. The film "brought me into this next chapter of my life as a mother," Buckley says.

Residents in some historically Black communities say the I-77 widening will hurt their neighborhoods.

This year, North Carolina officially began recognizing only two genders, male and female. The gender identity law is one of many anti-LGBTQ laws and actions that have been passed in N.C. and beyond — however, the number of people who openly identify as nonbinary and gender expansive are growing across the country. Here are the stories of four nonbinary community leaders who are working to create spaces for queer folks in the Triangle.

Many homeowners saw unusually high electric bills after back‑to‑back winter storms in January — largely because of increased energy consumption. A new program launched over the weekend aims to help Triad residents bring those costs down.

His remarks are the first public ones to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

President Trump in a video address posted online lays out few details about the U.S.'s objectives in its war with Iran, but says more U.S. service members may die before the conflict is over.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, about President Trump's unilateral authorization to strike Iran.