Wake school board drafting lobbying letter to keep the U.S. Department of Education
The letter lists several federal education priorities, including expanding the free school meal program operated by the U.S.
In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way
President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit. Yet his ...
Pair linked to border agent's death were renting in Chapel Hill
A man accused of murder in California appears to have sought a marriage license with a woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Joy ride thieves take advantage of unlocked cars
Garner Police are investigating multiple car break-ins over the last couple of weeks.
'Something told me to turn around': State lawmaker recounts fiery rescue
A veteran North Carolina lawmaker found himself in a different role Monday night - that of a first responder. His ...
Treasury tells Congress that DOGE had ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems
A Treasury Department official wrote a letter Tuesday to federal lawmakers saying that a tech executive working with Elon ...
Amazon rolls out electric delivery vehicles
The company says it's part of a plan to cut emissions, although some critics say its not enough. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin gives you an inside look.
Bill would loosen concealed carry rules, Berger signals support
Senate leader Phil Berger signaled support for a bill to enable gun owners to carry concealed handguns in public more easily. He shot down a similar proposal in 2023.
Residents, immigration activists speak at Wake County school board meeting after guidance on ICE cooperation
Education Justice Alliance, a non-profit organization that addresses inequities in the education system that disproportionately impact Brown and Black students, said several people planned to speak at ...
Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.
Mike Walden: What is the status of manufacturing in North Carolina?
The sector has rebounded post-pandemic, yet trails behind national growth. Walden discusses the potential impact of emerging ...
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into ...