An increase in Mecklenburg’s sales tax to 8.25% would raise billions for roads and transit upgrades — prices would rise slightly on most things you buy.

A new annual report shows North Carolina charter schools are becoming more diverse, but traditional public school districts are still serving more high-need students.

We're going to get an update on what's been going on at the General Assembly in Raleigh this session. But instead of focusing on the typical big bills like the budget, we're going to look at some fishy business lawmakers have been up to — literally.

It’s an awful feeling when your car is towed. You not only have to scramble to find out where your car went, but often there’s no way to know what you’ll be charged, because in North Carolina, towing companies have been able to charge whatever they like. But that could change under a bill that state lawmakers are now considering.

Small and joyous gatherings have cropped up in Hot Springs, Lake Lure, Sylva, Murphy and Waynesville over the last few years.

Thousands of people are arriving in Charlotte for the NAACP’s national convention, which kicked off Wednesday. The convention, which has not been held in Charlotte since 1996, is expected to generate about $17 million for the local economy.

A new poll from Catawba College shows North Carolinians are deeply divided on President Trump’s handling of key issues, including immigration.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is a heavy favorite to win reelection this fall.

Candidate filing for local elections began Monday. The Monroe City Council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Robert Burns. Parts of Central North Carolina are recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal. And the NAACP national convention comes to town.

NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. How schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties have fared since Helene.

A new North Carolina law allows a two-year grace period for driver's licenses that expire starting July 1 of this year. It’s one of several changes at the NCDMV aimed at cutting down long lines.