NC leader gifts Pope Leo a custom Canes jersey during a Vatican visit. Here’s why

North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented Pope Leo XIV with a custom championship jersey during a recent visit to Vatican City. The jersey included the exclusive Stanley Cup badge and ...

Some trash pickups change for 4th of July week. Schedules for Triangle towns

Many government offices will be closed, and some there are some changes for local trash pick-up ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Here is and isn’t changing with local cities and counties: Trash, ...

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Macon County Wednesday afternoon

A severe thunderstorm warning was released by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Wednesday at 2:22 p.m. in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Macon County.

NC's long-awaited state budget clears first vote on a fast track to becoming law

North Carolina lawmakers kicked off debate on the long-awaited $34 billion budget Wednesday. The bill passed the Senate on a ...

Cherokee and Clay counties placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until Wednesday night

On Wednesday at 2:09 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was released by the NWS Morristown TN in effect until 9 p.m. for Cherokee and Clay counties.

Heat advisory affecting Eastern North Carolina Thursday

At 1:58 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Wakefield VA issued a heat advisory valid for Thursday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The advisory is for Western Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, ...

Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Jackson and Macon counties until Wednesday night

On Wednesday at 2:01 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC in effect until 9 p.m. for Jackson and Macon counties.

Extreme heat watch active for Eastern North Carolina Friday

An extreme heat watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA on Wednesday at 1:58 p.m. valid for Friday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The watch is for Western Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, ...

The Piedmont region under a heat advisory Thursday

On Wednesday at 1:58 p.m. a heat advisory was released by the NWS Raleigh NC valid for Thursday between noon and 8 p.m. The advisory is for Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Forsyth, Guilford ...

Weather alert issued for Macon County Wednesday afternoon - gusts to hit 40 mph

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a weather alert at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Macon County.

Cities where Americans are buying second homes at record rates and who is buying them

AnyWho reports that second-home purchases have surged among affluent buyers, notably in regions like Florida and the Mid-Atlantic, driven by cash transactions and demographic shifts.

States where homeowners with fair credit struggle most to access home equity

Splitero reports that homeowners with fair credit face challenges accessing home equity, as lending standards vary by state, impacting approval rates.