Rockingham County officials paved the way for casino development before public was aware
North Carolina Republican lawmakers gave up on their efforts to legalize more casinos in the state this week. Sen.
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Uptick in COVID cases slows in Guilford County
The upward trend of COVID-19 cases in Guilford County is slowly decreasing just as the updated vaccines are becoming available.
Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill coming to his desk become law without his signature, opening the way for Medicaid coverage for 600,000 low-income adults, with some receiving the government health insurance soon.
Ahead of election requiring photo ID, report says many North Carolinians lack easy access to DMVs
For the first time, North Carolinians will be required to show a photo ID in order to vote in the upcoming election. For people who don’t live near a DMV, getting that ID may be a challenge.
North Carolina legislature gives initial OK to budget, which also would start Medicaid expansion
The Republican-controlled General Assembly gave initial approval Thursday to a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up individual income tax cuts, broadens private-school scholarships to all K-12 children and initiates other right-leaning changes.
Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say
A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's approaching the densely populated East Coast.
Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance.
High Point initiative seeks public input on growth and investment
The city is offering an online survey for people who live or work in High Point to help guide decisions on development and investment. The questions are designed to take about 10 minutes to complete.
Voting for long-delayed budget begins in North Carolina legislature
The Republican-controlled General Assembly began voting Thursday for a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up individual income tax cuts, broadens private-school scholarships to all K-12 children and initiates other right-leaning changes.
Author Megan Miranda confronts her own fears by writing thrillers
North Carolina author Megan Miranda grew up avidly reading her mother’s mystery and thriller novels. That early immersion in the genre has paid off.