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

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

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

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

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

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

The destroyed former headquarters and warehouse of MANNA Foodbank after Tropic Storm Helene caused massive flooding at the facility, located near the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County. Provided In ...

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