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An outside forensic audit released Wednesday details the mysterious $1.8 billion fund in the South Carolina treasury, calling it an accounting error.

More than 63,000 Mecklenburg County voters cast early ballots ahead of Election Day Tuesday. Election officials say that’s up about 50% compared to the municipal election in 2023.

The cat was a welcome distraction for Yankee fans while their team was losing the game by six runs. The speedy cat evaded the grounds crew before finally being corralled in left field.

State regulators will host a virtual public hearing Monday, April 20, on Duke Energy Progress’ request to build a new natural gas-burning turbine at its Richmond County power plant.

The Charlotte Hornets continued their climb up the playoff ladder Thursday night, defeating the New York Knicks 114-103.

The Carolina Panthers selected University of Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Five year after a terminal cancer diagnosis, David J. Linden is still here, and he's still thinking about how his own mind is contemplating the end of his life.

The 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway is free to enter, and open until September 12, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from their first Stanley Cup in 20 years after a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night in Raleigh.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Jonathan Siegel {seagull} and puzzle master Will Shortz.

NPR's Sarah McCammon plays the puzzle with KUNM listener Tobias Duncan of San Cristobal, New Mexico and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz.

Police say the first youth curfew citations have been issued in Winston-Salem following an early morning vehicle break-in.

NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with KXJZ radio listener Suzanne Palmer and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's David Folkenflik plays the puzzle with Vermont Public listener Judy Alexander of South Burlington, Vermont along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Potential Republican U.S. Senate candidate Danny Ford II is suing the South Carolina Republican Party after being disqualified from the ballot under a new party rule.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School will shift to an asynchronous learning model for high school students this school year, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedules.

As President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, reporters from across NPR's newsroom fact-checked his speech and offered context.

The science fair is a nearly century-old right of passage for students. What role does the traditional science fair play in the digital age? How can these competitions be reworked to include broader participation and encourage students, and teachers, to explore hands-on learning?

Riverbank stabilization, lead and asbestos contamination are just some of the projects tribes planned to address before the Trump administration froze funds.

The Palisades fire has spread to more than 17,000 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.