Goal of 2 million degreed or certified NC young people by 2030 banks on innovative community college programs including at many rural schools.

North nearly pulled off an upset in a Forsyth district no one thought was competitive in 2024. She might have a better chance in 2026.

Despite rejection by he party over past social media comments, Shelly Headen is continuing her challenge to Rep. Blust for Guilford district.

In many Western NC communities devastated by Helene, volunteer organizations have helped bring relief while government funding has been slow.

Feds say they are going after scammers who enrolled in Affordable Care Act. State of NC doesn't know how many residents are affected.

Growing pains, schools and property taxes are hot issues in each of the three close NC legislative contests in Wake County in 2026.

Wake County leaders gave the go ahead Monday for a controversial combination between Raleigh-based WakeMed and Atrium Health, ...

Town officials have voted to move toward dissolving Ronda, based on advice from NC Local Government Commission. But some still hold out hope.

Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter ...

Government funding woes have made recovery in Western NC housing uneven after Helene. But nonprofits are helping create ...

FIRE gives most US schools low grades for campus free speech and rewards positions of institutional neutrality in higher education.

Lisa Russell, of Living Waters Food Pantry in Swain County, discusses the needs in her community with Emily Weaver, contributing reporter with Carolina Public Press. Stephanie Carson, Carolina Public ...