A consultant is urging Hillsborough to consider 7.5% water and sewer rate increases after Tropical Storm Chantal and rising operating costs, even though a 7.5% hike took effect last summer.

The UNC System has made a top ask for $158.5M to cover recent enrollment growth, warning that class sizes and waitlists could worsen without the money.

A federal judge has paused the Kadel v. Folwell case challenging the State Health Plan’s exclusion of transition‑related treatments, leaving coverage for state workers in limbo. Appellate rulings in related cases will determine the next steps.

A new Raleigh advocacy group is rolling out billboards and endorsements to press for higher police pay and hundreds more officers as the March 3 municipal primary nears.

Durham County says One‑Stop early voting runs through Saturday. See locations, hours and voter ID guidance before Election Day.

Commissioners meet March 2 in Smithfield with rezoning petitions, a DA office renovation recommendation, a Brightspeed update and a sheriff surplus auction on the docket.

A rematch between Satana Deberry and Jonathan Wilson II has become a debate over crime policy and whether the DA's office provides steady leadership.

Nearly $1.7 billion sits in North Carolina's unclaimed property fund; state officials are stepping up outreach to return money to rightful owners.

State and local leaders gather in Durham as closures and a long subsidy waitlist squeeze North Carolina’s child-care system.

Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Mary Miller introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act to bar government entities from arming people in the U.S. unlawfully. Sponsors say it closes an enforcement gap exposed by recent ICE arrests.

Gov. Josh Stein joined tribal and state leaders to celebrate federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe, a change that opens access to federal health, housing and education benefits for thousands.

State House Republicans have demanded a probe into Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools after videos posted by a teacher sparked criticism. The district says it is reviewing the posts.

A bipartisan, 22‑member commission met in Raleigh to begin replacing North Carolina’s decades‑old election data system and overhaul campaign‑finance reporting. Officials say upgrades will speed results and tighten security.