North Carolina
The Charlotte Housing Authority requires that people who get housing subsidies work — and the program is considered a success story. But helping people become self-sufficient remains a challenge.
Saturday Early Voting Returns - For Now
The Saturday before November's election day is back as an option for North Carolina voters.
Senate Committee Rejects Study On Expanding Medicaid In NC
North Carolina lawmakers have set up another roadblock to Medicaid expansion in the state.
Legislation Proposed To Help Establish Teaching Hospitals In Rural NC Counties
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to establish more teaching hospitals in rural areas.
Poll: NC Voters Want More Parties On The Ballot
A new Meredith College poll shows North Carolinians strongly favor alternatives to the two-party system.
Alberto's Rains Bring Dangerous Floods, Mudslides To Central And Eastern U.S.
In western North Carolina, emergency officials have rescinded an evacuation order that was triggered by fears about the dam at Lake Tahoma. But high water levels continue to pose perilous risks.
North Carolina Restaurant Owner 'Mama Dip' Dies At Age 89
A North Carolina restaurant owner known for her generosity and her fried chicken has died at the age of 89.
Teachers Take School Funding Fight Straight To North Carolina's Capitol
Educators marched on lawmakers' offices in Raleigh on Wednesday, with demands in hand — including better pay and more school funding. Meanwhile, schools closed across the state.
Police Investigating After Video Shows Officer Choking Black Man In Prom Tux
The cellphone video shot outside a Waffle House in Warsaw, N.C., last week shows the white officer choking and slamming the man to the ground. The 22-year-old had taken his 16-year-old sister to prom.
NC Voters Head To The Polls For Primary Elections
North Carolinians across the state will be voting in today's primary elections, narrowing the field for the general election in November.