Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday that LEAD will expand to Wilmington, Greensboro, Albemarle, Robeson, Gaston and Harnett counties to route low‑level cases to treatment. The move builds on existing pilots and state funding for diversion programs.

Nearly $26 million in state awards will fund broadband projects reaching 5,161 rural homes and businesses across 66 North Carolina counties.

Rallies tied to the No Kings movement are set across the Charlotte region on Saturday, March 28, with an Uptown gathering and suburban events in Concord, Fort Mill and more.

Gastonia sued a tow company and its owner, alleging cars were taken from downtown lots that lacked required signage and that workers demanded cash rather than card payments.

Catawba County commissioners are weighing a plan to fold three local school systems into one countywide district; a public hearing is set for April 20.

Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson told a new podcast he lied during the 2024 governor campaign about an 'obsession' with sex and pornography, contradicting earlier denials.

Sen. Thom Tillis says FEMA approved a six‑month extension of temporary housing and rental aid for Hurricane Helene survivors in western North Carolina.

Congress cleared authorization to award Maj. James Capers the Medal of Honor; the measure now awaits the presidents signature after decades of advocacy.

A former Dallas police sergeant settled a federal racial-discrimination suit and will receive a full retirement package and incentives, according to reporting.

Mecklenburg County GOP delegates voted March 7 to ask the state party to bar convicted sex offenders from party officer roles — a move that would likely prevent longtime operative Harvey West from holding leadership.

Councilors debated tearing down a city-owned Lincoln Street duplex tied to a 2023 fire that killed three siblings as the housing department reviews a demolition request.

The state Charter Schools Review Board approved new virtual academies this month, expanding online seats while lawmakers and educators debate funding and accountability.

Lawmakers pressed hospitals on surprise "facility fees" added to routine outpatient visits as a Senate bill to limit the charges waits in the House.