Olive Garden held a ribbon‑cutting at Eastfield in Selma and is now open, joining big‑box anchors and adding local jobs.

Court records show a registered Durham sex offender, Javone Darrell Parker, has been indicted on statutory rape and abduction charges; bond is set and hearings are scheduled in March.

Nominations for the 2026 North Carolina Award are open until April 15, to honor citizens with significant contributions in literature, science, fine arts, and public service.

A new Monster report finds rising demand for nurses, caregivers and warehouse workers. Raleigh employers are competing harder on pay, schedules and training to fill frontline roles.

The N.C. Department of Revenue released guidance on federal tax law's impact on state tax filings for 2025, highlighting the differences that North Carolinians need to consider.

NC Governor Stein honors the contributions of Black farmers during a Black History Month event, acknowledging their role in the state's agricultural history.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced the Siemens Foundation's Careers Electric™ initiative, committing $9.25 million to train 25,000 workers in the electrical field over a decade.

"Food Truck Fridays" returns to John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, offering a variety of local cuisine every Friday evening from May to August, with free entry.

Measles cases rise to 22 in North Carolina, prompting NCDHHS to urge vaccination, especially for unvaccinated children and infants 6-11 months in affected areas.

A Wake County judge ordered life without parole for Austin Thompson, ending the criminal case over a 2022 Raleigh shooting that killed five people.

North Carolina officials demand transparency and fairness from Pharmacy Benefits Managers under the new SCRIPT Act, emphasizing consumer and pharmacy protections.

Raleigh announces a variety of spring events including egg hunts, fairy gatherings, and a bike readiness event, with activities for all ages and many free of charge.

Commissioner Mike Causey will speak to the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association about insurance issues affecting housing at their Annual Dinner in Greensboro.