War in the Middle East is driving up price of liquid nitrogen used to produce corn fertilizer. Some NC farmers could switch ...

NC Supreme Court rules 4-3 to reverse 2022 decision in the decades-old Leandro case. Dissent accuses court of ignoring constitutional rights.

While most issues are resolved, primary election protests over alleged government favoritism in Yancey County remain in doubt ...

Federal regulators have repeatedly placed Mission Hospital on "Immediate Jeopardy" status, leading to concern that a new approach is needed.

After retiring as a Detroit cop in 2017, Benjamin Wagner moved to Pitt County, NC. He has been charged after a DNA match on 5 ...

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has won his primary challenge against NC Senate leader Phil Berger, who conceded Tuesday.

With worries about constitutionality or annoyed parents, religion is tough subject for social studies teachers. They also say ...

Complaint claims a donation to the Cumberland GOP violated NC law and a current county election board member knew. She denies ...

A few changes from NC policymakers and legislators could reduce hiring of law enforcement officers with serious misconduct ...

Decertifying wandering officers isn't automatic. Some law enforcement agencies reluctant to share records. Some aren't ...

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