Photo by Brandon Jean on Unsplash · Stock photo Independent retailers, artists, and neighborhood groups have helped transform downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street into a busier mix of shops, restaurants, and gathering places after years of slower activity.
By Owen Whitfield · 3 min read
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash · Stock photo Election Day 2026 in North Carolina is underway with polls open across the state. Early voting already passed 2.8 million ballots as voters decide the U.S. Senate race, General Assembly control, and local contests.
By Helena Marsh · 3 min read
Photo by Amy Chen on Unsplash · Stock photo GoTriangle has approved an 18-mile bus rapid transit line that will connect Cary to downtown Raleigh, aiming to give riders a faster and more reliable transit option through the Triangle.
By Owen Whitfield · 3 min read
Photo by Daniel Weiss on Unsplash · Stock photo North Carolina news roundup: a former state employee's lawsuit against Mike Causey, Frontier's phishing warning, Durham's water shortage, the Faith Hedgepeth case and more.
By Helena Marsh · 6 min read
Photo by Lisa Field on Unsplash · Stock photo North Carolina lawmakers approved a $1.8 billion package aimed at strengthening coastal communities and improving storm resilience after years of hurricane damage and rising risks.
By Isabel Ferrante · 3 min read
Photo by Edwin Andrade on Unsplash · Stock photo Arts venues across North Carolina are reporting stronger attendance as local theater, music, and community performances return to regular schedules after several uneven years.
By Isabel Ferrante · 2 min read
Photo by Mustafa Yasser on Unsplash · Stock photo North Carolina is expanding grant and technical assistance programs aimed at small farms and rural agribusinesses, with the goal of helping more producers stay viable and reach new markets.
By Isabel Ferrante · 2 min read
Photo by Heng Chiu on Unsplash · Stock photo The North Carolina housing market continues to show steady demand in the Triangle, Charlotte, and other major metro areas, with home prices remaining firm and inventory still limited in many neighborhoods.
By Daniel Okoro · 2 min read
Photo by Siyuan on Unsplash · Stock photo Raleigh's historic Sadlack’s is preparing for a return at a new downtown location under Henry Goodall, more than a decade after its original Hillsborough Street closure.
By Owen Whitfield · 5 min read
Photo by Yael Yañez on Unsplash · Stock photo A global semiconductor manufacturer has broken ground on a $4 billion megasite in Chatham County, a project expected to bring thousands of jobs and significant investment to central North Carolina.
By Daniel Okoro · 2 min read
Photo by Thuy Duong Nguyen on Unsplash · Stock photo The University of North Carolina System is expanding its debt-free degree guarantee to more rural students across all 17 campuses, aiming to lower the cost of college for families outside major cities.
By Priya Nair · 2 min read