Many East Coast states have set aggressive targets for offshore wind power, both to meet rising energy demands and transition to clean energy sources. But Trump’s attacks on the industry threaten to scare off companies from making the massive long-term investments required to pursue offshore wind projects.
Cities and towns across the country have revived juvenile curfews and increased police patrols in response to an apparent uptick in large teen gatherings and fights organized through social media.
North Carolinians braved triple-digit temperatures in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, July 4, 2026 as America celebrates 250 years of independence.
A large swath of America melted under record heat for the country’s 250th birthday, including in the nation’s capital, where despite being one of the hottest places across the globe Saturday, President Donald Trump planned a nighttime speech followed by a massive fireworks display.
The executive director of the North Carolina Black Alliance, Marcus Bass, discusses the latest major election law and voting rights bill advancing at the state legislature
New polling is out on where North Carolinians stand on President Trump, the state’s U.S. Senate race, and the nation’s 250th birthday. We’ll explore the details with Catawba College political scientist and pollster, Michael Bitzer
The new North Carolina budget would change how statewide remote charter schools are funded as the number of virtual schools continues to grow.
The clash over what constitutes fair representation has been raging since the country, now celebrating its 250th anniversary, was created. The Louisiana v. Callais decision opens a new — or in some eyes, a recycled and disturbing — debate.
According to the CDC, an estimated 31 million people are bitten by ticks each year, with most encounters taking place between April and October. But in 2026, ER visits began rising as early as March. Weekly ER trips for tick bites are also up in every U.S. region except for South Central as of June 28, the online tick tracker shows.
On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state.