A skeleton was found Wednesday on a busy stretch of U.S. 17 Business in Washington, N.C. Deputies have asked the SBI, the state medical examiner and ECU to help identify the remains.

Dank Bowls opened an Uptown counter at Latta Arcade, offering hot protein bowls weekdays and frozen meal‑prep subscriptions for regular restocks.

A News & Observer analysis found 33 of North Carolina’s 115 districts plan early openings, setting local boards against a 2004 calendar law and prompting lawsuits and legislative debate.

UNC‑Chapel Hill’s FY2025 report shows alumni, research and startups generated $30.1B in economic activity and supported 135,458 jobs across North Carolina.

A Steele Creek Preparatory Academy bus crashed on the 9100 block of South Tryon Street on June 3; MEDIC says one person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

CMPD warns Charlotte residents about scammers posing as officers after an arrest in which a woman paid nearly $2,000 to an alleged impostor. Authorities say verify identities and report tips to Crime Stoppers.

Banana Ball’s Firefighters and the Texas Tailgaters play Truist Field June 4–6; official tickets went through a lottery and are listed sold out. Here’s how to watch and find safe premium options.

Rep. Jordan Lopez filed HB 1071 to direct $85M to replace federal SNAP administrative dollars and blunt a $191M county cost shift as federal rules change this fall.

Faith leaders warned HB 696’s technical changes could raise copays and strip coverage from thousands of lawfully residing immigrants and delivered a 348‑signature letter to the General Assembly.

CMS will consider a districtwide free‑speech policy after a Charlie Kirk spirit‑rock controversy and a federal lawsuit over student expression.

State grants more than $12M to 463 volunteer fire departments for gear, trucks and safety upgrades across North Carolina.

Gastonia police arrested Jarette Mathieu after a multi-agency operation; he was wanted on a second-degree forcible sexual offense warrant.

City staff wants Northlake Mall and nearby tracts nominated as Opportunity Zones to attract redevelopment after the mall's steep decline and a troubled sale.