Some colleges are struggling with a declining number of prospective students, but Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are moving in the opposite direction.
The big winner in last week’s $1.33 billion Mega Million lottery drawing wasn’t from North Carolina, but the state still gained a couple of new millionaires as several Tarheel State residents raked in secondary winnings.
The Raleigh Fire Department’s staffing shortage could affect citizens with medical needs, in addition to the department's ability to keep fires contained.
A Facebook post bemoaning the state of the Raleigh Fire Department’s truck maintenance, blamed on staff shortages related to lack of funding, that went viral has prompted responses about the situation.
The summer heat might be a good excuse to take a dip to cool off, but if rivers are your water of choice, be wary in the Upper Neuse, a river expert says.
With talk of a recession gaining momentum, economists are warning Americans about tough times ahead — not just because of the downturn, but because inflation has eaten through much of what people set aside during the pandemic.
Jordan Lake is generally popular, especially when the weather is warm. Pet owners, however, should take care as algae blooms are thought to have sickened, and even killed, some dogs over the weekend.
The Wake County School Board had the foresight, even before the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, to evaluate the effectiveness of having police presence on school campuses, giving it a nod of support to continue.
Some people are choosy about how many vaccinations their pets get, and some brush off the suggested vaccines, opting instead to only go for the most important ones like rabies protection -- but you might not be doing your pet any favors by skimping on shots.
As gas prices hit another record in North Carolina on Monday, it’s no surprise that people are looking around for ways to pay less. Some are thinking a club membership might be worth it.
Wake County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion 2022-23 budget on Monday, and it promises increases in spending that will translate to higher property taxes.
Even if you don’t believe in global warming, everyone can take small steps to care for the environment and control dangerous waste that harms other species.
Today's third-graders probably are not familiar with the 1972 movie "Butterflies Are Free," but a class project let them experience the film's theme.
On Thursday, a forklift fell through the roof of a townhouse in Cary while the home’s owner was inside, but fortunately no one was injured in the freak accident.
The Triggle Academy of Irish Dance in Raleigh recently went for the brass ring, competing in the 50th Annual World Irish Dancing Championship in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and coming home with some well-earned hardware.