New excused-absence rules give North Carolina families more flexibility to miss class for agricultural and religious reasons.

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a spike in vehicle break-ins reported overnight Friday. Police said about ...

A quarter of North Carolina students don’t attend traditional public schools — a trend that’s likely to continue as school ...

This Under the Dome newsletter edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein. Latest approval rating plus Stein’s age compared to other ...

The ad attacks Stevens’ record on sexual abuse legislation, foster care reform and a former client who pleaded guilty to sex ...

Sightings are climbing along the Crystal Coast, and scientists suspect humans — or warming waters — may be quietly helping ...

Nate Sheppard once again paced Duke’s offense and the Blue Devils’ defense held Illinois to three second-half points.

A series of 15 to 16-year-olds in Durham and Wake counties were engaging in crimes with stolen guns. Murders, attempted ...

Our readers comment on Wake County Schools budget, NC’s cap-the-tax amendment, Baby Boomers, UNC football, toxic pollution and the WakeMed-Atrium merger | Letters to the Editor ...

Morrisville expects $12.6 million in tax revenue over eight years but has lowered wage and taxable-value requirements.

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Morristown TN on Sunday at 4:22 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Cherokee and Clay ...

The Tar Heels spread the ball around on offense Saturday, moving the chains at will against East Tennessee State.