Video: US Sen. Thom Tillis says Kristi Noem ‘should be out of a job’
| February 4, 2026
US Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be fired recently over her handling of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Here's what Tillis had to say.Opinion: Why one NC pediatrician says she’s ‘not OK’ amid measles outbreak
| February 4, 2026
I am not OK because the U.S. is now in the middle of the worst measles outbreak in decades and children have and will continue to die or suffer long-term neurological sequela from this disease that is vaccine-preventable.US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
| February 3, 2026
The vote followed a tumultuous couple of weeks on Capitol Hill, with Democrats demanding additional restraints on immigration enforcement by ICE.What is nationalized voting? What to know about Trump’s statement
| February 3, 2026
This week, President Trump called for Republicans to pursue nationalized voting. Here's what that means and why it matters.Forgotten North Carolina baseball player was a hero in segregated Negro leagues
| February 3, 2026
One of North Carolina's greatest baseball products ever played in an era of segregation. This is his story.It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
| February 3, 2026
The number of uninsured people in America is expected to surge, chiefly because of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But there are still ways to find health care.What a bomb cyclone is—and why North Carolina keeps seeing extreme weather
| February 2, 2026
A bomb cyclone just days after Winter Storm Fern is raising fresh questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather in North Carolina.How does the Outer Banks look today? Check these live pier cams
| February 2, 2026
Curious how the Outer Banks looks after the recent nor’easter? Check out these live pier cameras along the coast to see the surf, tides and weather in real time.Students, advocates condemn delays in NC’s Leandro case
| February 2, 2026
Education advocates, parents and teachers braved the cold Thursday as they urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to enforce its Leandro ruling and release about $1.7 billion for public schools, saying delays are hurting students statewide.3 things happening in NC: Sapphire’s wild and crazy Outhouse Race
| February 2, 2026
Yes, you read that right. An Outhouse Race. Plus, a wine walk in Salisbury and the NC Jazz Festival takes place in Wilmington.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| February 1, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Good News Friday: North Carolina police dog celebrates birthday with a cold dip
| January 30, 2026
A North Carolina police dog named Uno will raise money for the NC Special Olympics by taking a cold plunge. And more good news from around NC.
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Forgotten North Carolina baseball player was a hero in segregated Negro leagues
| February 3, 2026
One of North Carolina's greatest baseball products ever played in an era of segregation. This is his story.How does the Outer Banks look today? Check these live pier cams
| February 2, 2026
Curious how the Outer Banks looks after the recent nor’easter? Check out these live pier cameras along the coast to see the surf, tides and weather in real time.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| February 1, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Good News Friday: North Carolina police dog celebrates birthday with a cold dip
| January 30, 2026
A North Carolina police dog named Uno will raise money for the NC Special Olympics by taking a cold plunge. And more good news from around NC.How ‘chasing the incentive’ could fix Wilmington’s film industry woes
| January 27, 2026
Film industry leaders in Wilmington say that federal incentives could lure movie productions back to U.S. soil, and make NC's Port City into a Hollywood destination again.Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
| January 26, 2026
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
| January 23, 2026
Asheville's popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
| January 21, 2026
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy's new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.
