Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a transportation bill he says would hold back the state's natural beauty. The Thursday veto was Cooper's first in the 2024 legislative session.
"Beyond Fear," a new documentary produced by Legal Aid of NC, was created to shine a light on the realities of domestic violence. The film recently won a Silver Award for short-form documentary at the 45th Annual Telly Awards.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has laid out priorities that he wants the General Assembly to address this year. The Democratic nominee for governor held a news conference Wednesday with several police chiefs and sheriffs.
The North Carolina House of Representatives has voted not to concur on changes made by the state Senate to remove a pandemic-era health exemption for public masking and enhance penalties for people who wear masks while committing a crime.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing safety for people engaging in traditional summertime activities such as swimming and outdoor grilling.
A student-led sit-in demonstration in 1960 by William Penn high schoolers in High Point is being recognized with the naming of the school's "The February 11 Lobby."