North Carolina

With so few residents paying into the system, major infrastructure issues can quickly become costly.

A migrating North Atlantic humpback whale recently made a special stop off the NC coast, treating local boaters to a rare sunset sighting as it fed on baitfish. The Cape Fear Dolphin Research group located and observed the massive marine mammal offshore of Lockwood Folly Inlet on Thursday, thanks to a collaborative effort by the local boating community. In a social media post , the research group said the Seabattical Fishing Charters alerted them of the sighting in Brunswick County, while Ollie

A nearly year-long contract fight between WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare ended for employer plans on October 15, when the Raleigh hospital system went back in network for those members. Medicare Advantage is a different story. WakeMed says it “remains out of network for Medicare Advantage plans,” which leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare members in the same position as […] The post WakeMed’s Raleigh hospitals rejoined UnitedHealthcare employer plans October 15, but stay out of network for UnitedHe

Officials say Piedmont Memorial Park is not in compliance with state cemetery law; visits remain permitted.

Neighbors say Charlotte's $1,500 heritage tree fee is too small to save two century-old live oaks slated for removal.

Electric scooters have carried just about everything at this point, from commuters and tourists to groceries and probably more than a few ill-advised passengers. But two riders in Charlotte, North Carolina, may have just raised the bar after police stopped them cruising down the street on an actual couch apparently powered by a pair of Lime electric scooters.

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren before the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Dave Doeren era in Raleigh has officially come to an end.NC State has finally parted ways with Doeren following his 14 seasons at the helm.NEWS: NC State has fired coach Dave Doeren. The firing comes in the wake of a loss at Stanford on Friday night. He w

Same hospital system, two different answers. WakeMed’s Raleigh hospitals returned to UnitedHealthcare’s network on October 15 for people with employer-sponsored plans. They remain out of network for people in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans, who have until December 7 to switch. What the October 15 contract changed WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare signed a new multi-year contract for... The post WakeMed hospitals in Raleigh rejoined UnitedHealthcare’s employer plans October 15 but stay o

Don't be surprised to see more drones zipping through the Charlotte sky as Wing grows its delivery service with Walmart, and its competitor Zipline eyes expansion here. Why it matters: Charlotte's fast population growth and sprawling suburban landscape make it an attractive market for these futuristic services, from the autonomous ride-hailing showdown to the drone-delivery race . The latest: Wing is now delivering packages from seven Walmart stores, with two more coming. Orders are taken via th

Residential customers of Duke Energy Progress in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area would pay about $9.62 more a month starting January 1, 2027, if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a settlement announced in August. Attorney General Jeff Jackson has refused to sign it. The commission has not issued a ruling. What the […] The post Duke Energy Progress customers in eastern North Carolina would pay about $9.62 more a month from January 1 if regulators approve a deal the a