Stretching across historic downtown along the Cape Fear River, the Wilmington Riverwalk was named among the 10 best in the nation by USA TODAY readers.
North Carolina is one of only 10 states without a regulated adult-use marijuana market or medical marijuana program. Some state leaders are hoping to change that.
Duke star Taina Mair was picked in the first round of the WNBA Draft Monday. Two more North Carolina players—Duke's Ashlon Jackson and UNC's Indya Nivar—were taken in the second round.
"Empire Records" flopped at the box office, but it's soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here's where.
Henderson County in western NC has spent millions on storm damage, but local leaders say they're still waiting for federal Helene reimbursement from the Trump administration.
This weekend's forecast is warm, dry weather. But that's bad news for North Carolina's ongoing drought.
Trump's war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
In North Carolina, Joro spiders were first spotted in the western region of the state, and the state's established population has largely remained in western NC.
Western North Carolina artist Karen-Eve Bayne learned to give back when she was growing up. Today, she's doing that with a plan that conserves huge tracts near the Green River Game Land.
NC farmers are facing rising costs, extreme weather, and global trade pressures—making 2026 one of the toughest years in recent memory.
