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Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, as a Category 5 storm with winds topping 185 miles per hour, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the island. The storm tore through Southwestern Jamaica, leaving homes destroyed, roads flooded, and families in urgent need of food, water, and medical care. […]
The federal government shutdown is now hitting home. Millions of Americans who depend on food stamps could lose support next month. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps more than forty million people. Without new funding, benefits will stop on November 1st. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed it will not use emergency funds […]
Nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see their food benefits cut off or reduced in November if the federal funding gap continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the government won’t have enough money to cover full SNAP payments unless Congress or the administration steps in soon. […]
After the Breezy Bowl concert at Carter-Finley Stadium, frustration spilled across social media as fans tried to make sense of the massive traffic meltdown. Thousands were stuck on I-40, Trinity Road, Blue Ridge Road, or Edwards Mill Road for hours. Some abandoned their cars and walked on the interstate just to get to the show […]
This National Coaches Day, we’re celebrating one of North Carolina’s most respected leaders, Coach LeVelle Moton of North Carolina Central University. Recently, Governor Josh Stein presented him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state’s highest civilian honor. The award recognizes his dedication to service, leadership, and lasting community impact. Coach Moton has […]
North Carolina continues to be home to some of the nation’s top colleges, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Eleven state colleges and universities earned spots among the country’s best, showcasing the strength of higher education in the state. Top Schools: Other North Carolina Universities: With these rankings, North Carolina colleges continue to […]
Two North Carolina cities have earned spots on a national list of the safest places to live, according to a recent report. Charlotte ranked ninth and Raleigh came in tenth among the 50 most populous U.S. cities, based on lower rates of violent crime, traffic deaths, and other risks, according to SmartAsset, which updated its […]
New test results show U.S. high school students are struggling with core skills, raising concerns about the country’s educational and economic future. Scores for 12th graders in reading and math have dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. The drop continues a decade-long decline that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to […]
Six co-workers who call themselves “The Money Team” are celebrating after scoring a $100,000 Powerball prize. The group includes Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina; Keshia Gary of Southern Pines; Thomasine Hairston of Bennettsville, South Carolina; Saad Pressley of Rockingham; Genesis McLaurin of Hamlet; and Kaprise McLean of Laurinburg. They’ve made a tradition of pooling […]
A man is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing at a popular Raleigh bar early Wednesday morning, the Raleigh Police Department reported. Around 6 a.m., WakeMed staff notified police that a man had arrived with a stab wound. Officers responded to the hospital and then went to Dogwood Bar on Glenwood Avenue, where they […]
The North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick will appear in a season-long series to be streamed on Hulu, Belichick announced to the team Sunday. “This is about the UNC football program,” said Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots. “It’s going to feature the players […]
Wake County leaders are making student nutrition a top priority, starting with a healthy breakfast in the school cafeteria each morning. “If you see a Pop-Tart or chips, it’s not the same item that you see in the Walmart. It’s going to be a whole grain Pop-Tart,” said Tiffany Lawrence, director of child nutrition services […]