Language

The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.

Across the street from the Metropolitan shopping complex east of Uptown is the Asian Library. Never heard of it? You're not alone. Since 1985, it's grown…

How do you pronounce "crayon?" When you were a kid, did you chase "lightning bugs" or "fireflies?" If you stepped outside and someone said, 'The devil is…

There’s a lot of money going into political advertising for presidential candidates in North Carolina. But you may not have noticed if the only language…