Politics & GovernmentHow the public can — and can’t — be part of how NC decides to spend your moneyThe state budget is finally coming a year late, but the public is shut out of some of the process. How you can still weigh in.Updated May 14, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Need for speed? New go-karting venue is coming to the Triangle. Here’s whenUpdated May 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
2 Triangle-area hospitals got C and D grades for patient safety. See which onesMay 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
NC’s fastest-growing town is in Wake County, latest Census numbers showUpdated May 14, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Under the DomeNC Republicans say they finally have a budget deal, but Democrats are skepticalMay 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC Supreme Court justice proposes loosening political speech rules for judgesMay 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhat NC budget deal means for your income tax rate, and how you can vote on itUpdated May 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Under the DomeNC lawmaker wants oversight of WakeMed-Atrium merger + When to expect a budget billMay 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
State PoliticsNC Republicans unveil late budget agreement with raises and tax cutsMay 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Politics & GovernmentPolice, teachers, state workers set to get raises in NC budget deal. When and how muchUpdated May 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
CrimeNC lawmakers back ignition locks to keep impaired drivers off the road.Updated May 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC budget breakthrough has over $200 million for Duke-UNC children’s hospitalUpdated May 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Politics & GovernmentGOP health leader targets NC’s laws on pot, hemp and tobacco. Will it pass?Updated May 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
State PoliticsNC Republicans have a deal on the overdue state budget, with raises and tax cutsUpdated May 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM
State Politics‘Modernize’ NC’s liquor laws? A group is pushing for change after others failedUpdated May 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Under the DomeBudget deal outlined + Details on raises and bonuses for state workers, teachersMay 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
State PoliticsNC leaders announce framework of a budget agreement including raisesUpdated May 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
State PoliticsAdvocates call on NC to reintroduce bathroom restrictions for transgender peopleUpdated May 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
State PoliticsCould NC residents soon buy canned cocktails at the grocery store?Updated May 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC will pay $320,000 over ex-treasurer’s statement about town manager candidateUpdated May 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
ElectionsNC Democrats drop gerrymandering suit following SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights ActMay 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
LocalCan the 'Intelligent Speed Assistance' device combat super speeders in NC? Updated May 11, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Politics & GovernmentLegislature controls new building project oversight, not Stein’s Cabinet agencyMay 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s budget negotiations are moving, but dragging. Where talks standUpdated May 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Under the DomeNew rules for NC workplace deaths + Is there ‘runway’ for a budget deal?May 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
State PoliticsNC GOP House Speaker Destin Hall on status of a budget talks with the SenateUpdated May 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
