In Princeville, a town chartered by formerly enslaved people, floods have driven away residents. Leaders working with state, feds to recover.

Conservationists work to transplant protected eastern hellbenders, a large salamander species, ahead of dam removal on the Watauga River.

Regional food bank adjusts after storm destroyed headquarters, but other infrastructure and economic issues frustrate food ...

State auditor critiques late nursing home inspections. DHHS says audit unfair for including COVID era. Advocates skeptical of ...

An already difficult housing market in Western NC has grown worse due to storm. Slow relief, high rents, unlivable homes ...

Lawsuits over NC elections issues focus on same issues as recent protests. With more protests to be decided, more lawsuits ...

A settlement with the Mark Robinson campaign over violations in 2020 remained under wraps for weeks after prolonged ...

Relief bill full of controversial political measures could face legal challenge despite successful NC House GOP override of ...

State Board of Elections rejects Republican efforts to disqualify voters for Supreme Court, Legislature. Election protests ...

Expected federal appropriations measure the best bet for NC storm relief dollars in 2024 beyond rainy-day fund moves in state ...

Even if protesters appeal state board decision, disallowing ballots is unlikely to change any 2024 election outcome.