North Carolina lawmakers haven't passed a full budget bill since 2023, and Gov. Josh Stein says tight funding and stagnant salaries are pushing state government to the breaking point. He proposed a $1.4 billion stopgap budget plan Monday to address some of those issues.

It is still unclear whether Markwayne Mullin will continue Kristi Noem’s policies. He still needs to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over DHS.

You probably learned about the Boston Tea Party in history class. But you might not have heard about the Edenton Tea Party — a women-led protest for the same cause along North Carolina's coast.

Around 35 miles from Linville Gorge to Mount Mitchell State Park are still under construction.