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NC Gov. Stein vetoes elections, judicial discipline bills

The General Assembly isn't likely to consider any veto overrides until after this November's elections.

Wake County commissioners hear from the public about proposed hospital merger

Under the agreement, Atrium will commit to at least $2 billion in capital investments over the next decade to boost WakeMed's "strategic initiat…

Sen. Mark Kelly says 'very difficult situation' unfolding for USS Lincoln sailors

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln and his calls for an investigation…

Cypriot teens talk peacemaking as they bid farewell to Wilmington

Creating Friendships for Peace works to teach youth from conflict-ridden regions of the world how to unite despite generational hostility. They…

Wilmington gets a highway marker for North Carolina’s pioneering Black lawyer

George Lawrence Mabson is finally getting some official and long-overdue recognition. On Saturday, a new roadside historical marker will be unve…

Future of Greensboro's pedestrian plaza depends on public input

The City of Greensboro wants more feedback before moving forward with the South Elm Pedestrian Plaza — a pilot program for a car-free, community…

Developers to build residential retail center in southeast Guilford County

Brown Investment Properties and Simpson Commercial Real Estate plan to build the center by Southeast Guilford High School along future Interstat…

Sunday liquor sales, boozy whipped cream included in new NC alcohol legislation

State lawmakers are considering a bill to open ABC stores on Sundays and allow canned cocktails to be sold in grocery stores.

NCDOT says low temperatures could slow progress in clearing roads after projected winter storm

"Until we see a day above freezing, we are not going to make a lot of progress quickly," said NCDOT Maintenance Engineer Mark Crook, who covers…

Randolph County Commissioners select partner to operate new food hub

The county initiative will essentially be a year-round online farmers market.

What policy analysts say about significant test score disparities between Black and White students

Local, state, and national results on standardized tests show that there are significant discrepancies in proficiency rates between Black and Wh…