Interim Town Manager Russ Overton rolled out a $573.5M FY27 budget that would raise Cary’s property tax rate, lift utility and trash fees, and add police staffing.

Hundreds of relatives were turned away from NC State’s Department of Biological Sciences ceremony on May 8; the university apologized and says it will review commencement planning.

Clear and cool Friday in Raleigh, then a fast warm-up: low 90s by Sunday with only a slight late-week storm chance.

Tyler Helikson’s new fast-casual Churp is headed to Olde Raleigh Village, offering customizable bowls and a bento-style kids menu with a late-summer to early-fall target.

New data show North Carolina drivers are paying more for monthly payments, insurance and repairs — squeezing household budgets across the Triangle.

State hospitals are keeping psychiatric beds unused while unpaid family caregivers pick up clinical work and strain. New data show the pressure is statewide.

New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.

Rev. William Barber II's federal suit against AMC was dismissed; he will host a private screening at the Greenville theater and be allowed to bring his stool.

Humacyte cut roughly 25% of its staff as it trims spending and refocuses commercial efforts for Symvess while preparing for upcoming trial data.

Justice Phil Berger Jr. floated narrowing how North Carolina polices judges' political speech—protecting constitutionally protected remarks while still banning comments that could prejudice cases.

Two Fayetteville officers fired after a stolen SUV sped toward them; the vehicle crashed into a home and the driver fled as police launched a neighborhood search.

New U.S. Census estimates put Raleigh at 506,306 residents as suburban Wake County towns surge.

Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City sold for $24 million as part of a 14-center portfolio purchase. Continental Realty says it will work to fill vacancies and manage leasing.