The May 19 fire in Lexington destroyed iconic buildings and mainstay businesses downtown. Architects and engineers are assessing what may be salvageable.

North Carolina's prisons are woefully understaffed. Part of the problem is how long it takes the state to hire correctional officers.

Alamance-Burlington School System officials say increased operating costs and proposed state raises for teachers are putting a strain on finances.

This year's Special Olympics North Carolina will feature nearly 1,700 Special Olympians and Unified partners competing in events ranging from basketball and gymnastics to swimming and volleyball.

Rockingham County Schools leaders are asking commissioners for $8 million more next year, citing rising costs and losses in state funding. But the county manager’s proposal keeps their budget flat.

Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance, says costs can increase and insurance claims can get denied when AI is used to make coverage and billing decisions. She says a new version of House Bill 565 that she's sponsoring would address it.

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

Roughly 30 parents and teachers of children with significant developmental needs urged the board not to relocate students, citing concerns about safety, continuity and belonging.

Downtown Greensboro Inc. has launched a new fund to help small businesses pay for repairs tied to vandalism, break-ins and graffiti.

With his new executive order, Stein became the fourth Democratic governor to ban state employees from trading on information gained at work.