On January 1, several new laws went into effect in North Carolina. Another notable law, Senate Bill 452, raises the minimum liability insurance requirements for drivers in North Carolina from $30,000 ...

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina distributed $1,810,337 to nonprofits, including Transylvania Habitat for Humanity, providing hurricane recovery services in western North Carolina.

Panelists Shawn Hendrix, Matt Van Swol and Erin Derham discuss how Western North Carolina is still grappling with the devastation from Hurricane Helene months after the hit on ‘The Bottom Line.’ ...

North Carolina, with nearly 100 deaths from Tropical Storm Helene and thousands of heat-related illnesses. Experts link these impacts to climate change, urging action to protect communities and build ...

Some communities are investing in new infrastructure and designs not only to protect residents but improve quality of life.

2024 brought record heat, deadly storms and extreme weather to North Carolina, with nearly 100 deaths from Tropical Storm Helene and thousands of heat-related illnesses. 2024 brought record heat, ...

On Jan. 1 in the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to ...

The Asheville metro area still has the state’s highest unemployment rate, according to the state Department of Commerce.

New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, with an immediate focus on more temporary housing and ...

Lexington County volunteers are working to restore hope to displaced Swannanoa residents after Hurricane Helene swept through ...

Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including ...

State Auditor Dave Boliek sent Gov. Josh Stein the following response to his request for Council of State concurrence on Executive Orders No. 1 and 2: Dear Governor ...