Putting GPS-tracked plastic bottles into this Raleigh creek will help researchers study and possibly reduce litter.

These 14 charming communities offer stunning sights and memorable adventures for under $60 per visit! Sanford gives day-trippers the perfect mix of small-town beauty with just enough city attractions.

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Asheboro offers small-town charm with big-time affordability. The cost of living here sits well below the national average, making it ideal for retirees on ...

The new laws include a shift in highway patrol power, vaping, human trafficking and rental properties, changes to auto insurance policies, and more.

On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

North Carolina has faced catastrophic flooding from hurricanes, with inland water damage often surpassing the destruction caused by wind.

Tropical depression Chantal brought flooding to North Carolina and spurred water rescues before moving over Virginia overnight Monday.

A 16-year-old Kinston boy who was swept away in the Neuse River Saturday was found dead after a 20-hour multi-agency search ...

According to a release from the North Carolina Department of Administrative Advisory, flags in the state will be lowered on Tuesday to honor Officer Francisco Paul Flattes.

North Carolina’s Gov. Josh Stein blocks House Bill 805, which targeted transgender rights, including gender-affirming care and school policies.

Republicans are encountering some early headaches in. Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next year. Democrats still face the uphill battle. The party needs to net ...

When the executive committee of North Carolina’s Democratic Party passed a resolution in June calling for an immediate arms embargo on Israel, it set off another episode in the party’s ongoing ...