The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh will soon begin the long process of determining whether the first North Carolina native to be ordained a priest should be declared a saint.

Homeowners in North Carolina who owe more than their homes are worth could get principal reductions on their mortgages as early as next month after states and federal agencies announced a $25 billion settlement with the country's largest mortgage servicers.

New orders from the Pentagon: The military on Thursday formally opened thousands of jobs to women in units that are closer to the front lines than ever before, reflecting what's already been going on as female American soldiers fight and die next to their male comrades.

Students are expected to turn out in force today as the full UNC Board of Governors votes on a plan to increase tuition and fees an average of 8.8 percent for in-state undergraduates across North Carolina's public universities next year.

Well, the fifth time was the charm. After standing the Triangle up four times on concert dates since 2005, Aretha Franklin finally showed up, holding forth Thursday night at the Durham Performing Arts Center. And the fact that she was actually good made for a nice bonus.

N.C. State’s 61-52 ACC victory against Georgia Tech on Thursday was built on the memories of what happened the last time the Wolfpack and Yellow Jackets played.