North Carolina
Someone left an improvised explosive device at an airport in Asheville, N.C., last week, and a new backpack offered a clue. Some are wondering why the incident didn't receive more national attention.
Court Fines May Be At Root Of NC Residents' Suspended Licenses
A report from a group that advocates for the poor says that 1.2 million North Carolina res
Virginia Quake Felt In North Carolina
Sections of Virginia's New River Valley were shaken by the biggest earthquake there in decades. The impact was felt in some areas of North Carolina.
North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma
North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.
Lee Relative Who Denounced White Supremacy Resigns As Pastor Of N.C. Church
Robert W. Lee IV said some members of his congregation were uncomfortable with the media attention he received after his speech against racism and hate on MTV's Video Music Awards in August.
State Program Creates 'Lab Schools' To Help Struggling Students, Train Teachers
Two local universities are part of a state mandated program to help improve student outcomes in low-performing public schools. They will open so-called “laboratory” schools next fall.
Under Pressure, North Carolina Draws New Voting Maps
North Carolina lawmakers have approved new legislative district maps to replace one thrown out by the courts for being illegal racial gerrymanders. But many critics say the new maps are just as bad.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions To Gangs: "We Are Targeting You"
Attorney General Jeff Sessions traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina Thursday.
Let The Vacations Resume: Power Restored To 2 North Carolina Islands
Evacuation orders will be lifted noon Friday for Ocracoke and Hatteras, where electricity was cut off by a construction accident July 27. That meant no air conditioning and no restaurants.
Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block 'Bathroom Bill'
In Texas, every statewide elected official is Republican and the GOP controls the legislature. But efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender people show a party that's far from united.