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The American rapper and singer is a hardcore fan of the collectible trading card game who bought its most valuable card for $800,000 last year. His latest purchase may be worth double that price.

Legislation that would weaken Gov. Roy Cooper's appointment powers passed the House and Senate this week. The bill now heads to his desk for a likely veto.

Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID) announces Saturday that he will resign from the U.S. Senate at the end of the month. Sen. Craig has been dogged by a sex scandal that has caused the Republican Party to ostracize him.

In a sleepy town in the Ozarks, population 300, one woman is trying to turn the local public library into a hub for learning. She's one of thousands of librarians around the country working to bring a sense of community to isolated areas.

The Spanish Royal Academy has added "perreo" to its dictionary, but the term's been around for decades. The move puts a spotlight on the dance and its significance in reggaetón music.

In the village in southern India where some of her ancestors lived, Kamala Harris’ race for the White House has led to celebrations — and some reflections.

The state House voted Wednesday to override three of Gov. Roy Cooper's latest vetoes, but the controversial proposals are still likely months away from becoming law.

State lawmakers want to expand North Carolina's "Right To Try" law that allows some patients to try experimental drugs or medical treatments.

14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde breezed to the championship on Thursday night. The only previous Black winner was Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica, the only champ from outside the United States.

The Mecklenburg County Commission got a major shakeup on Tuesday, with longtime At-Large Commissioner Pat Cotham trailing by a large margin for one of the three at-large seats.

North Carolina House members on Monday approved a plan to curb the governor’s ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccines through executive action. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has shown no desire to exercise that power.

The COVID-10 relief bill will reduce health care costs and incentivize states like North Carolina to expand Medicaid coverage.

Top Republicans in the state Senate have filed major changes to the state’s election laws.

The bill would create a new felony charge for people who attack an energy facility. They’d face a $250,000 fine and up to eight years in prison.

A state Senate committee has approved legislation to force sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration agents.

Republicans in the state Senate want to crack down on recent protests by restricting the use of masks in public. The new bill also would create a felony offense for blocking traffic.

The funeral has been set for Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Mia Goodwin, who was killed last week in a wreck on Interstate 85.

County staff will fan out across Mecklenburg County on Wednesday to get a sense of how many residents are experiencing homelessness.

An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for the person Charlotte-Mecklenburg accuse of shooting and killing a CATS bus driver on Feb. 11.

The 116th NAACP Convention got underway this weekend in Charlotte. As part of it, an initiative took place that aimed to provide access and improve literacy in the community.