11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (633+ words) As North Carolina prepares for a surge in electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and population growth, some energy experts and policymakers are looking at microgrids as a way to improve reliability, reduce strain on the power grid and keep…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (746+ words) Two amendments passed by state lawmakers have counties concerned over future budgets and the impact it could have on services. It's the latter that's of major concern to county commissioners like Don Mial of Wake County. "You know, 75% of our…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (176+ words) Most North Carolina counties are experiencing drought conditions, including around 95% of Wake County. Last month was the fifth driest April on record since 1895, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System." The Piedmont region remains in severe to extreme drought…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (105+ words) Music, dances, speeches, and cheers. On Saturday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina wrapped up a day-long celebration of its new federal recognition on the campus of UNC-Pembroke. Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina holds celebration of federal recognition Music, dances,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (619+ words) Even after recent rain, much of North Carolina remains locked in severe or extreme drought conditions as state regulators grapple with growing battles over who gets access to water during a period of rapid growth and mounting strain on river…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (121+ words) North Carolina is the only state in the country without a new budget, but GOP lawmakers say they've reached a deal on taxes and state employee raises, two of the main sticking points. North Carolina lawmakers reach 'starting point' for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (132+ words) North Carolina is the only state in the country without a new budget, but GOP lawmakers say they've reached a deal on taxes and state employee raises, two of the main sticking points. North Carolina lawmakers announce budget deal: How…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (700+ words) Each year, since at least 2023, the number of data breaches in North Carolina have been identified as "record breaking" by the state's justice department. WRAL Investigates dug through the'latest report from the NC Department of Justice after learning of another…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1635+ words) Republicans who took control of the North Carolina elections board a year ago have sought to clean up voter rolls and improve election security. Yet North Carolinians remain skeptical of election administration in the state, new data shows. Nearly one-third…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (91+ words) The North Carolina State Fair announced its dates for this year's fair along with a new logo. The 2026 N. C. State fair will take place Oct. 15-25. The new 2026 logo is "A Memory Worth Making." A Story Worth Telling." The N. C. State Fair is…...