The former provost at UNC-Chapel Hill has filed a legal complaint against the school. Chris Clemens says the University’s BOT conducted a pattern of open session violations around faculty tenure votes and communicated secretly so as not to create public records. www.wunc.org/education/20...

The award recognizes the work educators at Washington Elementary have done over several years to embed health and wellness into its culture. www.wunc.org/education/20...

From Carolina Public Press: Western NC’s economy has rebounded well by some measures. But one year after Helene, limited access to food, housing and good jobs persists. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

The CDC vaccine advisory panel today voted against having states require prescriptions for the COVID-19 vaccines this fall. In the meantime, seniors and adults with high-risk conditions can still get a COVID-19 shot without a prescription at North Carolina pharmacies. www.wunc.org/health/2025-...

A UNC-Chapel Hill program partnering with a dozen community colleges across the state has lost a federal grant to help train future preschool teachers to better serve students with disabilities. www.wunc.org/education/20...

"A lot of people go to parks to see the ranger in the flat hat tell the story. And with fewer people, you have to do less." www.wunc.org/environment/...

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in North Carolina. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

Durham County officials say President Trump's executive orders make it unclear if using the county's money to sponsor the popular annual Pride event would put tens or hundreds of millions of county funds in jeopardy. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

Politicians and commentators on the right have seized on the deadly assault in Charlotte as a symbol of what's wrong with public transit. The numbers say trains and buses remain safe overall, but assault has eclipsed robbery and theft as the biggest concern. www.wunc.org/2025-09-19/a...

Small rural fire departments across North Carolina are struggling to recruit volunteer firefighters and pay for the rising cost of equipment. That’s prompting the state legislature to look more closely at the future of firefighting. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

AP reports: Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a civil lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

[email protected] reports: Across the state, more than 2,500 students were identified as homeless as a direct result of Helene, according to state data obtained by The Associated Press. www.wunc.org/2025-09-18/h...

Durham is holding elections for mayor and three city council seats this fall. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision on each race. www.wunc.org/2025-09-16/t...

Sound Rivers had alleged that Mungo Homes was polluting a pair of tributaries to Lick Creek in Southeast Durham while building a 216-acre development. www.wunc.org/environment/...

PBS North Carolina has begun laying off employees this week in response to the elimination of federal funding for public media. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Public Radio East reports: The unoccupied home on Tower Circle Road near Buxton, NC is the 12th house collapse on Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches over the past five years. www.wunc.org/2025-09-17/h...

NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local stations are asking for more help. www.wunc.org/2025-09-17/n...

AP reports: Former North Carolina congressman Wiley Nickel has announced his candidacy for Wake County district attorney. Nickel was elected to the U.S. House in 2022 but didn't seek a second term due to redistricting. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

The U.S. government urgently is trying to develop a homegrown supply chain of rare earths, especially for military use. China produces much of the world's supply of processed rare earth elements and the rare earth-enhanced magnets used in powerful electric motors. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

Drummer and producer Kassa Overall chats with WUNC music reporter Brian Burns about his new album "Cream" ahead of his performances at Missy Lane's Assembly Room on Sept. 18-19. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

WFAE reports: Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have announced that they will merge ahead of next school year. www.wunc.org/2025-09-16/q...

Hey folks, for @wunc.org I'm looking to hear about your experiences getting the Covid vaccine since the announcement last Friday - was is a pretty smooth experience? Were you asked about a high-risk condition? Or are you still being asked for a prescription? Reach out to me at [email protected].

AP reports: A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law making it a crime for felony offenders to vote before completing their punishments without knowing they were breaking the law is unconstitutional. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

All caught up on the latest news in North Carolina? Test your knowledge with WUNC's weekly news quiz! www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...

By January, a new state law will require North Carolina school districts to restrict students’ cell phone use. Some schools were already trying similar policies, and students say they're less distracted in class. www.wunc.org/education/20...

The federal government has only funded 9% of the total damage Helene caused in the state. In a press conference today, Gov. Stein noted that the federal government typically funds about 40 to 50% of states' total damages. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

As of this past weekend, seniors and adults at least 18 years old with a high-risk condition can get a COVID shot without a prescription in North Carolina. The CDC's vaccine advisory panel will also meet later this week to set guidelines on the updated COVID vaccines. www.wunc.org/health/2025-...

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers who have announced they do not plan to run for reelection to their current seats in 2026. That number currently stands at 10 senators and 27 House members. www.wunc.org/2025-09-15/a...

The U.S. House has passed a measure that would pave the way for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to receive federal benefits. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

Known by his family and friends as "Uncle Joe", Gen. Maj. Joseph Alfred McNeil was honored for his civil rights legacy. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

North Carolina is one of a handful of states that requires a prescription to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies. That could change in the coming days when the CDC's vaccine advisory panel sets its guidelines for the updated vaccines. www.wunc.org/health/2025-...

The state’s most conservative lawmakers have for years formed the House Freedom Caucus, and now there’s a similar caucus for legislators on the left. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Carolina Public Press reports: Despite pros and cons, some NC educators are moving to private schools. citing less bureaucracy, better classroom funding and personal faith. www.wunc.org/education/20...

The Environmental Management Commission met on Thursday and adopted new regulations on PFAS, wetlands, and testing for bacteria in recreational waters. www.wunc.org/environment/...

About 45% of the North Carolina is "abnormally dry." That means some crops are wilting and stream levels are below normal. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

WFDD reports: Michael Perkins, a biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, says identifying the new mussel type was welcome news in a year that’s been tough for state conservationists. www.wunc.org/2025-09-10/b...

Figures from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates show that North Carolina improved its health insurance and Medicaid coverage in 2024. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is sending fear and caution across some immigrant communities in North Carolina. In the Triangle, it’s creating economic concerns for many Latinos. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

Boliek's announcement comes days after video of an August stabbing on a CATS light rail train was made public. There has been significant national outrage about the incident. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

From NC Health News: A watchdog report finds NC among the many states struggling to keep “forever chemicals” from landfills out of rivers and groundwater. www.wunc.org/environment/...

The district is facing a deficit of more than $46 million. A recent report from State Auditor Dave Boliek found numerous decisions that resulted in it spending more money than it brought in. www.wunc.org/education/20...

The Hopscotch Music Festival every year features day parties, or shows that are free for the public to attend and often feature local acts at venues around downtown Raleigh. WUNC's Eli Chen illustrates her thoughts about a few of this year's day parties. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

WFAE reports: DeCarlos Brown has been charged with a federal crime in connection with the killing of Iryna Zarutska, 23, last month on the light rail in Charlotte. www.wunc.org/2025-09-09/f...

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Brown is criticizing the Republican National Committee's decision to support former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley's campaign. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

Anti-DEI groups claim they belong to the public. University leaders say they are faculty members' intellectual property. A look at the copyright debate. www.wunc.org/education/20...

Transco's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project will deliver more natural gas to North Carolina. Critics say the pipeline poses safety and environmental risks. www.wunc.org/environment/...

Hopscotch 2025 is officially in the books! WUNC’s Brian Burns was at the festival all three days and wrote about his experience on our website. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

Senate leader Phil Berger is facing a “party disloyalty” charge from an N.C. Republican Party group that wants to see him banned from party leadership roles. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

The bipartisan, GOP-majority state elections board reversed a policy guideline on how to deal with registered voters whose records contain mismatched numbers. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

The Trump administration wants to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a conservation policy that protects undeveloped areas in national forests. The deadline to submit public comment is September 19. www.wunc.org/environment/...