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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths.

Historian David Cecelski has "devoted a fair bit" of historical research to the people of Betty Town, how their land was ...

(The Center Square) – North Carolina, first of the colonial governments to call for complete independence from Great Britain through the Halifax Resolves, has events this month in conjunction ...

Before Avery County was formed, how many different counties were part of what is today, North Carolina’s youngest county? Technically, eight, all before 1911.

(The Center Square) – North Carolina, first of the colonial governments to call for complete independence from Great Britain through the Halifax Resolves, has events this month in conjunction with the ...

FEMA determines areas at high-risk for flooding. UNC-Chapel Hill researchers see evidence of additional and repeated flooding outside of these areas in North Carolina.

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