Soybean harvest hit by trade tensions as China halts purchases from North Carolina farmers

We're right in the middle of the Soybean harvest, which typically goes on from September through October. Soybeans are a critical part of North Carolina agriculture and they're something News 12 spoke about with multiple members of Congress, as...

North Carolina lawmakers weigh pros and cons of privatizing liquor sales

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers are considering privatizing liquor sales. The state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission handles the oversight for all ABC stores. Some members of the Government Efficiency Committee want to investigate the cost...

Chris Stock enters NC Senate race, pledges focus on education, economy and local leadership

Wake Forest attorney Chris Stock announced this week that he will seek the Republican nomination for North Carolina Senate District 18, which covers parts of northern Wake and Granville counties. Stock, a longtime Wake Forest resident, said his...

Group keeps GSMNP open during critical fall season despite shutdown

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WLOS) — An agreement between a group of stakeholders and the federal government will keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) running despite the government shutdown. "This is a revenue-drawing...

Weather cancels and postpones weekend events across eastern North Carolina

Events across eastern North Carolina scheduled for this weekend are being postponed or canceled due to inclement weather. Below are some of the communities' statements regarding their events. This story will be updated as more communities release...

Firing through the Shutdown: Trump’s Mass Layoffs Erode the American Government

Screen Capture If governance is no longer a calling but a casualty of politics, then the republic will not fail through force or revolution, but through erosion from within. By Matthew A. McIntosh Public Historian Brewminate Introduction As the...

Bill Belichick pledged an NFL approach at North Carolina. Program insiders call it dysfunctional

Reported by Bruce Feldman, Brendan Marks and Stewart Mandel North Texas quarterback Chandler Morris had thrown for 3,774 yards and 31 touchdowns when he put his name in the transfer portal shortly after the 2024 regular season. Two days later, on...

Flagler County Sheriff's Office Arrests North Carolina Fugitive

A fugitive from North Carolina was arrested this week by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the agency announced Friday. 50-year-old Luis Sosa is wanted on sixteen sex offense charges, with the victim being a minor. The warrant for Sosa’s arrest...

<![CDATA[Ypsomed Announces New U.S.-Based Manufacturing Site in North Carolina ]]>

Ypsomed announced a new manufacturing facility located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, and is planning to invest $250 million in its initial phase. The expansion aims to bring the company closer to its customers while also creating the ability...

Bank of America Shares Jump On Stellar Q3 Results

After yesterday's solid Q3 results from banking giants JPM, Wells, Citi and Goldman, the earnings juggernaut continued this morning with Bank of America reporting third-quarter earnings that also beat estimates across the board, as...

NC Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Oct. 15, 2025

The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 15 drawing 10-13-28-34-47, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball...

PBS North Carolina begins to lay off employees

PBS North Carolina has laid off employees due to cuts from federal funding. According to the Raleigh The News & Observer, PBS North Carolina has laid off 32 employees and eliminated 16 vacant positions, in addition to offering voluntary...

Redistricting Chaos Takes Center Stage At Supremes; Ketanji Compares Race To Being Disabled

While House lawmakers remain largely absent from Washington’s high-stakes government-funding fight, the real political action this week is happening in statehouses and courtrooms across the country - where the battle over congressional maps is...

North Carolina LGC approves bonds for Charlotte and Fayetteville

Charlotte, North Carolina, buildings in 2012. Charlotte plans to issue a $200 million short-term, variable-rate bond. Bloomberg News North Carolina's Local Government Commission approved requests from the Fayetteville Public Works Commission to...

Trump Nemesis Letitia James Finally Gets a Taste of Her Own Justice

NORFOLK, VA- Things are about to go from bad to worse for smug New York Attorney General Leticia James. James, who was elected to that post after promising to “get” Donald Trump [for something], has seen karma come back at her as she was recently...

Swiss auto-injector specialist Ypsomed invests $248M to build manufacturing facility in N.C.

Auto-injector specialist Ypsomed is hopping on the U.S. manufacturing bandwagon, investing 200 million Swiss francs ($248 million) to build a plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina. It will be the first U.S. facility for the 41-year-old Swiss...

Biogen highlights recent $2 billion investment in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment to expanding its...

The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina

From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation. With its stunning landscapes, ranging from beautiful beaches to magnificent mountains, historic landmarks,...

Where to find these 8 viral foods in North Carolina

Take a bite of these viral foods in North Carolina that are taking over our social media pages. Scrolling through your “FYP” (For You Page) on Instagram can feel like you’re taking a trip around the world. One minute you’re catching up on the...

Waiting for Leandro

When Republican lawmakers asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider a landmark ruling in the Leandro case in 2023, it took the court’s new Republican majority only 30 days to grant the unusual request. It was the latest in a 30-year legal battle...