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“All we’re asking for is for him just to be acknowledged,” Ellen Sorrells said about her son’s request to cross Orange High School’s stage.

NC’s medical marijuana legalization bill has not seen action since last year. Should it resurface, a Democratic senator who voted for the bill said he would no longer back it without fixes.

The “Triangle’s Train” is one of a handful of places in North Carolina where people can ride the rails and travel back in time. Here are others.

“It really disturbed me,” the council member said. “Deeply, I literally burst into tears right after the meeting.”

A red wolf in Durham gave birth to seven puppies, bringing the species to less than 300 wolves. Here’s when and where you can see them.

Plus, will Republicans take up another major gun rights bill this year?

This is the second time Meadows has been indicted for allegations that he tried to overturn the 2020 election.

Mother claims video promotes “racism against white people.” School leaders disagree, saying it is “not only appropriate ... but a solid choice” to teach students.

Diarra recorded 311 rebounds for the Wolfpack this season. He pulled down 112 in the postseason.

The man ran from the crash and left the injured infant behind, Guilford deputies said.

After the UNC System Board of Governors took the first step to target DEI at public universities, Sen. Phil Berger said lawmakers might “look at” the same for state government.

Defenseman played just 31 games in regular season but could be paired with Brady Skjei in Stanley Cup playoff series against Islanders

UNC Greensboro’s provost shared her breast cancer diagnosis as the school announced her departure.

The cafe attached to Logan’s Garden Shop has been a lunchtime favorite for decades.

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget proposal for the 2024 legislative short session asks for significant teacher raises. See what he wants.

Incoming flights were diverted, while outgoing ones were held at the gate.

The veteran defenseman suffered a lower-body injury in the Canes’ Game 2 win against the Islanders on a non-contact play.

Wake’s two academies are looking for a new partner after ending their agreement with embattled St. Augustine’s University.

Police say the man was taken to a hospital, twice, after an assault last week.