A Hillsborough resident matched all five numbers in the March 31 Cash 5 drawing, claiming $215,051 and taking home $156,109 after taxes.

ECU Health's sale of its home health and hospice services to Liberty may touch about 160 jobs and shifts the Service League Hospice House to a new operator.

Durham attracted about 13.5 million visitors in 2025, boosting local spending and jobs while intensifying pressure on housing and transit.

Raleigh will mark July 4, 2026 with an all-day America 250 celebration linking downtown programming with an evening fireworks show at Dix Park.

A state review found Wake County failed to reliably transport students with disabilities; families and Disability Rights NC say reimbursements and tutoring won’t fix the system.

A video shows a Raleigh neighbor blocking a 19‑year‑old at a dumpster; the family says the confrontation pushed them to move.

Dozens reportedly gathered at a Donna Road short‑term rental in Raleigh, neighbors say, prompting repeated calls to police and a suspension by Airbnb. Residents want city action.

The University Club of Durham closed on March 26, ending nearly 40 years of private dining atop University Tower.

A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

A Winston-Salem couple used a lucky coin to scratch a $1M Loteria Multiplier win and opted for a $600K lump sum. Each took home about $216,031 after taxes.

Saint Augustine's University settled its 2025 lawsuit with its accreditor and secured financing aimed at shoring up the Raleigh HBCU's balance sheet. The agreements are meant to protect students and campus assets while accreditation and legal reviews continue.

A new state report shows North Carolina rose to ninth in the nation for women's median earnings, but degree-holders and mothers still face big gaps and steep childcare costs.

A March State Board report finds North Carolina community college enrollment has surpassed pre‑pandemic levels, driven in part by a large shift to online and hybrid courses.