North Carolina ... about North Carolina, which was No. 19 in the most recent Best States rankings by U.S. News, as a 2024 battleground. While the state is often referred to as “purple ...

Dry and breezy weather keeps fire danger elevated until rain arrives. Rain may create wet conditons at the Martinsville ...

Five counties in Western North Carolina are under severe air quality alerts due to ongoing wildfires. The affected counties are experiencing code orange, red, and purple alerts, indicating ...