Discover the North Carolina Main Street That’s Downright Enchanting at Christmas

Looking for the quintessential mountain Christmas experience in North Carolina this year? Then gather up friends and family and head over to the tiny town of Dillsboro. At Christmastime, this charming mountain locale is home to the most enchanting...

Two players to watch, one key matchup, and a prediction for No. 16 UVA football at North Carolina

While the Virginia Cavaliers (6-1, 3-0 ACC) were relishing in their latest dramatic victory last Saturday night — a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback over Washington State, capped by a game-winning safety — the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-4, 0-2...

North Carolina Brownfields Updates

The North Carolina legislative Session Law 2025-53 made some important changes to the tax incentives and fee structure for North Carolina’s brownfields program. One of the revisions makes it clear that improvements constructed after a developer...

Celebrate the return of fall in western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In October 2024, western North Carolina was still reeling from a storm, the likes of which had not been seen in over 100 years. The devastation to lives and infrastructure made access to basic needs a challenge for most,...

$25M allocated to boost road safety across North Carolina: Gov. Stein

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — More than $25 million in grants has been awarded to statewide efforts to enhance transportation safety in North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. This funding, allocated through the North Carolina Governor's...

North Carolina grand jury indicted man accused of killing Ukrainian woman on Charlotte light rail

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte light rail two months ago was indicted by a North Carolina grand jury on Wednesday. Decarlos Brown Jr. was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, Oct....

Hounds Town USA Debuts in North Carolina, Serving Northern Fayetteville Dog Parents

Tails are wagging in Fayetteville as Hounds Town USA has announced its newest location is set to open on October 25. Situated at 4417 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the facility will offer doggy daycare, boarding and spa services...

North Carolina TV station working on its own Bill Belichick documentary after Hulu scraps $250,000 project

For those truly starving for on-the-scene footage of Bill Belichick’s highly polarizing — and trending toward disastrous — first season in Chapel Hill, you are in luck. WRAL News in North Carolina is planning to release a documentary about the...

Close, But Not Quite: Eastern District of North Carolina Excludes Experts Whose General Expertise Does Not Enable Specific Opinions Offered

Even “[a] supremely qualified expert cannot waltz into the courtroom and render opinions” unless those opinions pass muster under Federal Rule of Evidence 702. Clark v. Takata Corp., 192 F.3d 750, 759 n.5 (7th Cir. 1999). As a recent case from the...

Flawed economic distress tier system not opening doors for growth in struggling communities

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Meet North Carolina Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Class Of 2027

Stunning scenery. Friendly people. Unique opportunities. …and a top MBA program too. That’s the appeal of Chapel Hill – home to the University of North Carolina and the Kenan-Flagler Business School. Picture the quintessential college town – the...

North Carolinians Have Been Lining Up For These Old-School Shrimp Burgers Since The ’50s

A shrimp burger might sound unusual if you've never had one, but it's a way of life along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The sandwich features crispy fried shrimp piled high on a hamburger bun, topped with a little ketchup and creamy coleslaw. If...

N.J. man rescued after boat capsizes off the North Carolina coast, officials say

A New Jersey resident survived and a Pennsylvania man died after their boat capsized off the North Carolina coast, officials said. Francis Hennigan Jr., 50, of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, and Taylor Flannery, 29, of Point Pleasant, were transporting...

Cheapest gas stations in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...

Cheapest gas stations in Greenville, North Carolina

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...

Cheapest gas stations in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...

Local food banks brace for end of SNAP benefits

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – SNAP Benefits are set to run out on November 1st if Congress fails to reach a deal for funding. Local food banks are bracing for the impact of 1.4 million North Carolinians losing benefits. At Hearts United for Good, or HUG...

Republican Senator warns US crypto bill faces tight deadline

A Republican Senator from North Carolina, Thom Tillis, has voiced concern about the shrinking timeframe for Congress to act on comprehensive cryptocurrency-related legislation. Tillis, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, warned that...

Startups push the FDA and biotech booms in North Carolina

Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Allison on Signal at...

Cheapest gas stations in Burlington, North Carolina

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...