North Carolina Senate passes budget plan, moves to house

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested and goes heavy on lowering taxes for state residents. The GOP-controlled …

Eric Church's Chief Cares Breaks Ground On North Carolina Housing Development

Country music star Eric Church's Chief Cares has broken ground on its first mid-to long-term housing development that aims to support families affected by Hurricane Helene. Church and his wife Katherine founded the nonprofit in 2013. The housing …

LR students leave their mark at 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science meeting

Lenoir-Rhyne University students showcased their academic excellence and research expertise at the 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) annual meeting at Fayetteville State University on March 28-29. The NCAS meeting serves as an important …

North Carolina WR Christian Hamilton enters NCAA transfer portal

North Carolina receiver Christian Hamilton has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. He spent the past two seasons with the Tar Heels and will have three years of eligibility remaining. Hamilton took a redshirt during his true …

North Carolina transfer EDGE Beau Atkinson will visit Georgia

Georgia enters the April transfer portal window with a major need at EDGE. The Bulldogs will play host to one of the best prospects at that position soon. On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports that North Carolina’s Beau Atkinson will visit both UGA and Ohio State. …

North Carolina transfer defensive lineman Beau Atkinson will visit Ohio State

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is already making moves in the transfer portal — the same day the portal opened. The Buckeyes will reportedly receive a visit from now-former North Carolina EDGE Beau Atkinson, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound …

NASCAR returning to historic North Carolina racetrack in front of sellout crowd

‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ Will Shine in Communities Across North Carolina April 18

Published 3:55 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 From America 250 NC RALEIGH — As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, America 250 NC invites all North Carolinians to take part in a powerful national …

North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what the new Democratic governor requested and doubles down on already enacted income tax cuts. Largely along party …

Brightspeed Wins Big Again in North Carolina Broadband Awards

Brightspeed won awards to cover some of the costs of bringing broadband to 11 North Carolina counties yesterday. A total of $29 million in funding was awarded for 17 counties in total. Other companies awarded funding include Windstream (two grants for two …