North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Josh Stein decided Wednesday against appealing a trial court ruling that did not go in his favor last month, securing a small victory for Republican lawmakers whom the governor was challenging.

It’s been just over a year since the University of North Carolina System repealed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy, impacting 17 schools in the state. As the Trump administration dismantles DEI initiatives across the country, WFDD’s Amy Diaz explores how the initial changes impacted LGBTQ+ students and faculty at Appalachian State University.

Authorities are investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Forsyth County Detention Center Wednesday.

Several alumni from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts were nominated for this year's Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television and streaming programming. Nominations were announced virtually on Tuesday, July 16.