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North Carolina sheriffs seek to return to the rule that allows deputies to serve a year without law enforcement training.

North Carolinians deserve a streamlined, efficient DMV. Too many have faced long lines, outdated systems and unclear policies. | Opinion

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man won big after buying a $1 scratch-off. Samuel Foreman bought his winning ticket, a $1,000,000 Money Rush, from the L&D Mart on Old River Road. Foreman collected his winnings Monday and made a big decision. Between getting his prize in the yearly sum of $50,000 over 20 years...

North Carolina isn’t just known for its breathtaking mountains, historic cities, and legendary barbecue—it’s also a powerhouse when it comes to producing some of the most influential voices in music. From soulful R&B crooners to country music legends, and even hip-hop trailblazers, the Tar Heel State has given rise...

A few months after leaving office, former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is now set to start teaching at Harvard University this week. Cooper will serve as a Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health during the spring semester. The eight-week teaching fellowship brings...

A South Carolina veteran died on his birthday while trying to save a 13-year-old boy from drowning, authorities said. On Saturday, March 8, a 13-year-old boy was fishing with his family when he slipped on rocks and fell into a river in Ridgeway, Kershaw County, according to WLTX. Lonnie Hancock,...

A royal screwup. A North Carolina mother who drove eight hours to surprise her family with a cruise vacation was left stranded at a Florida port after her special needs teenage son was turned away in what the company later admitted was human error. After more than a year of planning, Shannon Nutting’s dream vacation...

Editor’s note: As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series we invited readers to submit past stories from their childhood in WNC. This is one of several entries. In 1974, my family moved from Dallas, Texas, to a farm in Marshall when I was 9. Our new home was an old cabin populated by wild critters, including a...

We’re really good at destroying natural habitats to make room for construction projects of all kinds. How about reversing that when possible with habitat restoration?. For example, 90% of the parking lot at the outlet mall is not being used. Why not remove the asphalt and plant trees, establish natural water areas...

Two state programs, one new and another extended, are aimed at supporting residents recovering from Hurricane Helene:. Private Road and Bridge Program: Residents with a private road, culvert, pipe, or bridge that was damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, may be eligible for assistance through North Carolina’s Private...