Coast Guard officials said the group abandoned their sailboat Magic Bus after it began taking on water 260 nautical miles offshore of Cape Hatteras.
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School districts across the state are bracing for the possibility of teachers calling out sick to protest school funding Friday.
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Chemours is looking to expand its plant in Fayetteville, and Wilmington City Council is not in favor.
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The Republican congressman spoke with BPR this week about negotiations over reopening the federal government, Hurricane Helene recovery and more.
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The bulk of the money will go towards reimbursing state emergency road and bridge work and millions are county governments as well.
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The Roberts Academy at Elon University will open next fall to exclusively teach children with dyslexia and serve as a training ground for future teachers.
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WFDD's David Ford spoke with Jim Shaw ACE Academy Executive Director Alexandria Shaw about the impacts of the FAA's mandated slowdowns at airports, including Charlotte Douglas International.
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After a period of uncertainty, November SNAP benefits are being funded.
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Federal lawmakers passed new regulations requiring U.S.-sourced and -manufactured solar panels for commercial projects seeking to get tax credits, making demand for domestic panels skyrocket.
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A finalized assessment estimates it would cost $40 million to fully renovate the affordable housing complex.
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The difference between Raleigh York and JacQuez Johnson is less than one percent of more than 2,300 votes cast in the race.
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Companies have begun using AI to interview potential employees, and a new study shows a number of job candidates may prefer being interviewed by AI.
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The AI entertainment landscape is starting to shift, with deals springing up between formerly adversarial AI companies and entertainment corporations, especially in the music space.
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James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
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Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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There were long lines at Logan Airport this morning as passengers queued up for help. The airlines have begun canceling flights to comply with a federal order related to the government shutdown.