Kathan Gandhi

Appalachian State’s solar vehicle racing team, Sunergy, works to build the fastest solar car it can. Their latest effort is called Autumn, a next-generation vehicle the team says is 40% lighter and 60% more aerodynamic than its predecessor. It was unveiled ahead of two major competitions this summer.

The Library of North Carolina is sending roughly $2.8 million to facilities across the state through a new round of grants. State officials say the money is meant to help libraries meet needs specific to their community — from expanding tutoring programs to launching new services that get more people through the door.

As North Carolina endures its worst drought in 18 years, Forsyth Utilities says following voluntary conservation now can help prevent required restrictions later.

Jungho Kim will take the podium ahead of the Philharmonia's 48th season.

A new riverkeeper is taking the helm in protecting the Yadkin. After spending the last two years as an assistant with the organization, Nicole Eastman is now leading Yadkin Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect the Yadkin-Pee Dee watershed.

The changes come during an extreme heat wave that’s expected to impact over 200 million people across the East and Midwest this holiday weekend.

As drought conditions continue across North Carolina, Boone officials have announced new water restrictions starting July 1.

Greensboro officials approved a tax hike in next year's budget in part to fund future growth, but pending legislation could change the plan.

The company plans to invest $4.7 billion in the Greensboro facility, where it will manufacture its Z4 fuel-efficient passenger jet.

Forsyth County commissioners have approved a new budget that includes a property tax increase and additional funding for local schools. But the district will still receive far less than it requested.