Measles exposure in Wake, Durham and Orange occurred at various locations on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6. Johnston County also reported a measles case Wednesday — the first it's had since 2018. www.wunc.org/2026-02-12/w...

A new Black History Month exhibit showcasing the Black men and women who built and designed some of North Carolina’s iconic buildings launched recently at North Carolina Central University’s James E. Shepard Memorial Library. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

8,500 acre Chatham Park Development could transform Pittsboro, N.C. www.wunc.org/economy/2026...

The Energy Saver NC program was funded with $208 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. It is intended to help low- and moderate-income households slash utility bills. www.wunc.org/environment/...

After seeing reports of Native Americans being detained by ICE in other states, the Triangle group is collecting resources to give to tribal members. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

City of Durham reports and correspondence show few people have received federal HIV/AIDS housing assistance, despite the city having millions of federal dollars for this assistance. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

The group of Buddhist monks is set to reach Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday. The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka. www.wunc.org/2026-02-10/b...

This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year. www.wunc.org/2026-02-08/p...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to eliminate 25,000 vacant positions and implement the largest reorganization of its giant health care system in three decades. www.wunc.org/military/202...

NC Health News reports: Supporters call the changes modernization; critics warn they could weaken safeguards in the Toxic Substances Control Act, the nation’s primary chemical safety law. www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/02/09/c...

"He'll be remembered for the rest of his life in Carolina history. And I couldn't think of a better person to have that with him." www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

WFDD: North Carolina health officials are reporting 17 measles cases in the state since December. According to the state health department’s measles dashboard, the majority of infections have been in unvaccinated youth under the age of 18. www.wunc.org/2026-02-06/n...

Starting March 9, an unspecified number of federal employees could lose their current job protections and be converted into at-will employees at Trump's discretion. www.wunc.org/2026-02-06/i...

The Coharie Indian Tribe launched an effort to clean out debris from the Great Coharie River near their headquarters north of Clinton. That led to a unique recreation and tourism initiative where tribal members lead visitors on guided kayaking trips. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

happy olympics! and in the spirit of the winter games, this week on @wunc.org’s The Broadside, how the icy slopes of NC are becoming one of the most vibrant scenes for snowboarding in the country: www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...

A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries. www.wunc.org/2026-02-06/m...

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order on Thursday that he hopes will boost the state's ability to provide mental health services. In recent months, there have been three high-profile murders allegedly perpetrated by people suffering from mental illness. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Wake County has developed a 50-year plan for conserving water supplies for a rapidly growing population. The plan aims to address issues such as groundwater contamination and increased flooding, and develop guidance for potential data center development. www.wunc.org/environment/...

At Wednesday's public hearing regarding Duke Energy's plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, community members expressed concern about delaying the retirement of some coal plants and building new natural gas plants. www.wunc.org/environment/...

The second season of PBS North Carolina's Shaped By Sound premieres today with a performance by the indie rock band Wednesday. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

WFAE: North Carolina schools saw a decrease in crimes for the third year in a row last school year, according to the latest numbers from the state Department of Public Instruction. www.wunc.org/2026-02-04/n...

Blue Ridge Public Radio: The town of Canton could be the latest North Carolina municipality to ban cryptocurrency mining and data centers. www.wunc.org/2026-02-04/c...

NC Health News: The legal battle between Duke Health and WakeMed over a cancer-fighting linear accelerator has a David vs. Goliath flavor. www.wunc.org/health/2026-...

The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along. www.wunc.org/2026-02-04/t...

WFAE reports: In a four-page letter sent earlier this week to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Thom Tillis asked her to turn over detailed records from “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” www.wunc.org/2026-02-03/t...

The more than $1 trillion spending agreement includes a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13. www.wunc.org/2026-02-03/h...

There were three motor vehicle deaths across North Carolina this weekend as heavy snowfalls covered the state's roadways and made driving conditions hazardous. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

"I've been playing in this scene now for 25 years, and as it's changed, I've changed. Your town is kind of your chosen family, and there is definitely a closeness within our music community. There's just so much talent coming out of here and there always has been." www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

WFDD reports: A legal advocacy group recently released documents suggesting the federal government is considering Greensboro for an immigration detention facility. www.wunc.org/2026-02-02/d...

AP: Public school systems in and around some of the biggest southeastern cities — Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis and Raleigh — are part of the wave of school closures this week. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

Bill Bamberger, a UNC alumnus and Duke University professor, spent the past two academic years photographing and working with more than 250 students at Durham School of the Arts for the newest iteration of his series "Boys Will Be Men." www.wunc.org/arts-culture...

"This is a new merger, a new chapter, and I think there aren't many examples of how exactly this can be done. And so, these two institutions and the city are working together to write a whole new playbook." www.wunc.org/education/20...

The $45 fee for not having a Real ID at the TSA checkpoint is now in effect. Here's what you need to know to avoid paying it. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." www.wunc.org/2026-02-02/h...

In addition to several inches of snow across much of North Carolina, Stein warned about potential overwash on the Outer Banks and wind chills well below zero degrees Fahrenheit in western North Carolina. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

In Wake County, Christmas trees are given a second life as mulch for local parks and trails. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

State and federal money has been slow to arrive, but Madison County locals have been able to get things up and running with donations and volunteer labor. Now they're hoping tourists will return for what could be a make-or-break 2026. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

In its proposed 2025 resource plan, Duke Energy said it wants to add seven combustion turbines in the coming years. The utility is considering Belews Creek for two of those. www.wunc.org/environment/...

A winter storm watch will be in effect beginning Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The watch will cover all of central North Carolina. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

The National Weather Service predicts up to eight inches of snow during this weekend's storm. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

From Blue Ridge Public Radio: In this latest release, the lion’s share went to North Carolina Emergency Management for the shower stations, water distribution and other emergency services deployed during Helene. www.wunc.org/2026-01-28/f...

Duke, WakeMed, and UNC Health systems are treating more weather-related injuries following the recent winter storm. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

WFAE reports: State regulators are still reviewing Duke Energy’s request to raise rates across North Carolina. The rate hikes would be implemented over two years, starting in 2027. www.wunc.org/2026-01-27/n...

Meteorologists project that central North Carolina will see more snow this Saturday, but it won't be as intense or hazardous as the ice storm last weekend. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

A new study shows a correlation between police-related stress and cardiovascular disease in Black women, specifically those with concern for their children. www.wunc.org/health/2026-...

Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

The Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026. In its place will be a special one-night event at DPAC called Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

The report card's authors looked at the condition of stormwater, wastewater, dams, roads, bridges, drinking water, and aviation. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

From WFAE: A Charlotte man has been indicted on a federal felony charge for allegedly assaulting officers during immigration enforcement operations in November 2025. www.wunc.org/2026-01-26/f...

The Lumbee Tribe has purchased land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County where it's considering building the state's first casino east of Charlotte. www.wunc.org/politics/202...