Brittany Boltinhouse loses her title just weeks before Miss USA; runner-up Myla Hadley steps in with only two weeks to prepare.

A Raleigh nonprofit reports a 55% surge in demand as one former addict turns recovery into a mission to help others find stability.

Durham is directing more than $2.1 million through local nonprofits to repair aging homes, correct code violations and help low‑income owners avoid displacement.