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.

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt came to national prominence in 2024 with an image as a firebrand on the right but has developed a reputation as a bipartisan deal maker in the Senate.

Bridgerton continues to enthrall fans. This season, Yerin Ha stars as Sophie Baek in a Cinderella-coded story.

A first-time candidate is taking on a longtime officeholder in the Democratic race for an at-large seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

At issue is whether a county can seize homeowners' residence for unpaid property taxes and sell the house at auction for less than the homeowners would get if they put their home on the market themselves.

Among the cattle ranches and stretches of desert of Eastern Nevada, there aren't a lot of social events. But there is a full moon hike every month in the tiny town of Baker.

Food pantry workers in the High Country are seeing a spike in the number of clients they serve following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Democrats and others are raising questions about FBI Director Kash Patel's travel on a taxpayer-funded plane.

Scientists have created an AI version of a monkey brain that recognizes images without requiring the massive computing power of existing AI systems.

Five candidates will compete in the Democratic primary for two seats on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners.

Incumbent Randolph County Commissioner David Allen was one of two members to vote against the library board's dismissal. His challenger, Carrie Slatosky, says removing the trustees was the right move.