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Last week, the Old Growth Forest Network added the Chestnut Loop Trail in McDowell Nature Preserve to its map of the country’s oldest forests.

Duke Energy said this Thursday morning that its profits are up significantly this year, driven by population growth around Charlotte, power plant construction and new data centers.

Many graduate students say their morale is at an all-time low as administrators enforce policies taking away supports. Some in the campus community worry what this will mean for Carolina's reputation and teaching ecosystem.

Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.

Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.

An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.

As students and parents push for less screen time, the Wake school board looks to reduce how many student devices it buys. At a recent board meeting, principals cautioned that could have some negative effects.

Every North Carolina county has soil and water conservation district seats on the ballot this fall. Here’s what the role involves, and why it matters in Western North Carolina.

Promoters say the untested drugs can build strength, delay aging, and treat PTSD. Medical experts warn about potential safety risks.

Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.