Phil Berger is poised to continue his run leading North Carolina's Senate
North Carolina Senate Republicans have left their leadership team mostly intact for the next two years, choosing Sen.
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The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm on Wednesday. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm is located in Avery County, North Carolina. It was one of the hardest-hit counties from Hurricane Helene just a few months before.
Jamie Allbritten to step down from the Piedmont Opera podium
Singer, conductor and educator Jamie Allbritten will pass the baton to the next conductor of Piedmont Opera in March 2025. He says it's time for someone new to challenge the musicians in a different way.
Winston-Salem City Council approves its bold plan for the future
Twenty years from now, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County aim to have attainable housing, strong economic opportunities, accessible public spaces and a sustainable environment. That’s the vision laid out in Forward 2045, the comprehensive plan approved by city council Monday.
Wake Forest students prep and donate nearly 700 meals for annual Turkeypalooza
In the coming days Wake Forest University student volunteers will cook, prep and deliver hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need in preparation for the 18th annual Turkeypalooza.
Republican NC lawmakers move to strip power from newly elected Democrats, including governor
Republican state lawmakers could soon strip power from Gov.-elect Josh Stein and other newly elected Democratic state officials, including by shifting oversight of electi
Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro announces executive director's resignation
The IRC has faced scrutiny from local leaders and residents in Greensboro about safety concerns in recent months.
Hurricane Helene isn't the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September. The issues bubbled to the surface Monday during a legislative committee hearing about a budget shortfall in the state Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
Lawmakers could override veto to spend $6.5B on private school vouchers. Here’s how vouchers have evolved.
North Carolina lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a veto override of a bill that would commit nearly $6.5 billion in state funding for private school vouchers over the next decade. The Opportunity Scholarships have evolved over the past decade from a small $10 million pilot program, to a major budget expense that could transform education in the state.