For the past 65 years, St. Andrews University has been a major economic engine for the small town in Scotland County. That all changed on May 5, when the university shut down for good after years of financial challenges. County leaders have been working to draw industry and development to multiple sites, and they hope the St. Andrew’s campus can be one of them.

North Carolina needs $5 million for the federal government to provide $125 million for the SUN Bucks program. It helps feed more than a million kids.

The Trump Administration cut funding for Affordable Care Act navigators this year by 90%. In North Carolina, that meant about 60 fewer people helping people traverse the often-complicated signup process.

North Carolina is facing a looming deadline to find more funding to cover new federal work requirements for Medicaid.

North Carolina could remain without a new budget until at least April. Lawmakers had scheduled their first session of 2026 this week but aren't planning to hold any votes.

Since Cary's former town manager has resigned over spending concerns, residents and leaders across the Triangle have questions surrounding how the town has spent its money. Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht says he wants to be more transparent to those with questions about what happened.

City of Raleigh leaders were called before a state House committee Wednesday to discuss a video that claimed the city violated a federal ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Stein touted efforts to help people leaving prison find jobs, housing and healthcare. But he said more work is needed on mental health to keep communities safe.

New business formations reached record pace in North Carolina in the second half of 2025. Elaine Marshall says her team needs more staff to handle all the paperwork.

Democrats have dominated voter registration in North Carolina for decades. Now the GOP has more voters than Democrats.