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Protesters gather outside terminal two at RDU Airport on Jan. 29 in response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants from certain countries from entering the U.S.

Legislators propose bill defunding 'sanctuary cities'

By Bailey Aldridge | February 27

North Carolina lawmakers are currently considering House Bill 63, which would defund immigration sanctuary cities that do not comply with federal immigration ...

HB2 repeal bill draws opposition from both sides of the aisle

By CJ Farris | February 27

The N.C. General Assembly has proposed another bill aimed at repealing the controversial House Bill 2.

Norma McCorvey (left), the plaintiff of Roe v. Wade, died at age 69. Here, McCorvey (Jane Roe) and her lawyer Gloria Allfred stand on the steps of the Supreme Court, 1989. Photo courtesy of Lorie Shaull.

Plaintiff in Roe v. Wade abortion ruling dies at age 69

By Carina McDermed | February 23

Dubbed “Jane Roe,” Norma McCorvey gained notoriety as the anonymous plaintiff in the 1973 decision which legalized abortion — but she became symbolically ...

Winner, winner, chicken… festival?

By Rebecca Ayers | February 22

A bill proposed Feb. 14 would make Fayetteville the host of North Carolina's official fried chicken festival — though the city has yet to hold a fried ...

First major ICE raids begin under Trump administration

By Charlotte Harris | February 22

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made 680 arrests in the second week of February, and 84 people were detained in North Carolina alone after the ...

Bill allowing concealed firearms without license proposed in General Assembly

By Fouad Abu-Hijleh | February 20

A bill proposed in the N.C. General Assembly would allow gun owners to carry a concealed firearm without a permit if passed.

Cooper proposes teacher pay raise

By Neecole Bostick | February 20

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday his plan to take steps to increase average teacher pay without raising taxes.

Duke study finds harmful level of element in lakes caused by energy plant

By Olivia Slagle | February 14

Research conducted by Duke University reported high levels of selenium in fish in lakes adjacent to Duke Energy power plants.

HB2 raises concerns at Raleigh's Moral March

By Ana Irizarry | February 13

Commentary on House Bill 2 was clear and common at Saturday’s Moral March on Raleigh — “BBQ not HB2,” “Worst in rights,” “Repeal HB2” ...

Michele Cox from Newton Grove, NC stands in front of the Federal Courthouse Building to ask Senator Tillis to vote no to Betsy DeVos.

DeVos confirmed as Secretary of Education in 51-50 vote

By Sam Killenberg | February 8

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s controversial Secretary of Education nominee, Betsy DeVos, Tuesday.

Israel proceeds with proposal on West Bank settlements

By Ari Sen | January 30

Israel plans to build 2,500 new housing units in the West Bank, despite a United Nations resolution denouncing the settlements.

NC Reps. prepare for a new legislative session

By Rebecca Ayers | January 30

With the election of N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and a Republican majority in the General Assembly, the future of laws like House Bill 2 and Medicaid expansion ...

More than 1,000 gather at RDU to protest 'Muslim ban' executive order

By Corey Risinger and Ana Irizarry | January 30

For one UNC graduate student from Iran, President Donald Trump’s executive orders last week shifted more than international policy.

Law limiting movement of sex offenders ruled unconstitutional by 4th circuit court

By Bailey Aldridge | December 7

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling declaring a North Carolina law restricting the movement of sex offenders unconstitutional ...

Study: Neighborhoods in rural Wake County are drinking contaminated water

By Neecole Bostick | December 5

A new study conducted by UNC researchers showed some predominately African-American communities in Wake County lack access to the municipal water system ...

Timothy Hennis, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, was accused of murdering a woman and her two daughters in 1985. His case was reopened in November. Photo courtesy of the FayObserver.

Appeal by former Fort Bragg soldier who murdered mother and 2 daughters was rejected in military court

By Montana Gramer | December 5

An Army appeals court's November decision to uphold the death sentence of Timothy Hennis, a former Fort Bragg soldier, is raising questions over the death ...

Gov. Pat McCrory concedes NC governor race to Roy Cooper

By Hannah Smoot | December 5

In a video statement released Monday, Gov. Pat McCrory conceded the North Carolina gubernatorial race to Roy Cooper. Almost four weeks after Election ...

Native Venus flytraps face poaching threat in North Carolina

By Olivia Slagle | December 2

Venus flytraps are facing danger from poachers on the North Carolina coast — a primary location where the plant grows in the wild.

Report: N.C. women see slight improvement in Fortune 1000 board representation

By Ari Sen | November 27

North Carolina sits in the middle of the pack for female representation in Fortune 1000 companies, according to a new report released by a women’s education ...

N.C. lawmakers seek federal designation for Greenville highway

By Carina McDermed | November 17

U.S. Representatives from North Carolina requested the Federal Highway Administration approve the designation of a Greenville highway as a high priority ...