Court Rules Duke Energy Charged Customers Illegally, but No Refunds are Coming
A ruling from the North Carolina Court of Appeals earlier this month found that while Duke Energy collected millions...
N.C. Zoo nominated for nation’s Best Zoo; daily voting now open
The North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens is once again competing USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best...
APD Announces Arrest in 2021 Double Homicide
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a 2021 double homicide that left two people dead and...
Dozens of Horses Perish in Massive Seagrove Barn Fire
A devastating barn fire claimed the lives of over 30 horses on Sunday afternoon despite the efforts of nearly...
N.C. State Board Investigates Reports of Voter Registration Misconduct
State election officials are warning residents of a spike in complaints about deceptive voter registration tactics following reports of...
Wake County judge backs state limits on 1,4‑dioxane in Asheboro wastewater
A Superior Court judge has ruled against the city of Asheboro, saying that the state’s Department of Environmental Quality...
State Auditor Questions “Flat” Education Funding Amid Multi-Billion Dollar Lottery Surge
Despite more than $1 billion in additional sales last year, payments from the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL) to...
North Carolina Zoo mourns death of C’sar, iconic African elephant, at 51
The North Carolina Zoo is mourning the loss of C’sar, the oldest African bull elephant in North America and...
NC Zoo Announces Birth of Three Critically Endangered Addra Gazelles
The North Carolina Zoo is celebrating the birth of three critically endangered Addra gazelle calves, officials announced this week.
Religious Vaccine Exemptions Double Statewide; Randolph County Outpaces State in Compliance
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Randolph County continue to exceed statewide averages, even as North Carolina sees a sharp rise...