Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

State transportation crews began brining roads on Monday in preparation for the storm.

NCDOT spending on winter storms likely to exceed what was budgeted

If funds exceed what was set aside, additional funds can be taken from emergency reserves.

Farm statistics: usually illuminating ... occasionally misleading.

New NCA&T project will connect North Carolina's small farms

The CROPS [crops] project is funded by a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program, which provides funds for research in non-medical fields. CROPS stands for Climate, Responsive Opportunities in Plant Science.

Thin Blue Line Act would increase penalty for harming law enforcement to life in prison or death

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

North Carolina U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is calling for tougher penalties for criminals who intentionally harm law enforcement officers, following the death of Greensboro Police Sergeant Philip Dale Nix.

Sgt. Nix served as a Greensboro police officer for over 20 years and was the longest serving sergeant in the department's family Victims Unit.

NC police officer killed while stopping a gas station robbery laid to rest

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

Sergeant Philip Dale Nix served as a Greensboro police officer for over 20 years and was the longest serving sergeant in the department's family Victims Unit.

An Uber app is shown in Washington, D.C.

Fees for EV's and rideshare services included in North Carolina transportation funding bill

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

A bipartisan bill is intended to bring in more revenue by introducing a tax fee on electric vehicles and shared ride services, like Uber and Lyft.

This photos shows the gate to the Duke Energy West End substation in Moore County, N.C. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Tens of thousands were without power in the county after what authorities say was an act of criminal vandalism at multiple substations. The Pilot newspaper in Southern Pines reported that infrastructure at the West End substation was damaged.

NC bill would increase fines, jailtime for damaging substations and other critical infrastructure

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

A newly introduced bill would enhance penalties for damaging critical infrastructures in North Carolina.

The Carrolls, who once raised cattle, decided three decades ago to raise Christmas trees instead. The trees take seven to 12 years to mature.

Average 15% increase in the cost of a live Christmas tree in NC this season

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

As the holiday approaches, North Carolinians are paying more for live Christmas trees due to inflation.

A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes a Niger Army soldier during marksmanship training as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger.

Army, U.N.C. Greensboro using nanotechnology to improve soldiers' clothing and gear

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

The U.S. Army and U.N.C. Greensboro are partnering to improve the protection of soldiers' clothes and gear through nanotechnology.

Officials from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are working to train first responders on how to better interact with people on the autism spectrum.

NC DPS training focused on better interacting with people on the autism spectrum

Sharryse Piggott, WUNC

Officials from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are working to train first responders on how to better interact with people on the autism spectrum.