New study discovers tiny molecules found in blood called piRNA could predict whether older adults are likely to survive two or more years.

More than 20 local and statewide progressive organizations called on Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to pause the Interstate 77 widening project.

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

Horizon 30 mined the Carter Quarry site outside of Poplar without a permit for several months last year. Now, DEQ is seeking to reopen a lawsuit against the company to force it to clean up the site adequately.

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians. Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry through settlements and licensing deals. While many professional musicians remain skeptical of the budding AI music industry, some artists, like Christopher "Topher" Townsend, already are embracing the technology and creating hit new tracks and digital extensions of themselves.

Duke Energy is moving forward with plans to merge its two Carolina utilities, and a coalition of environmental, business and consumer advocates has reached a settlement intended to deliver immediate benefits to customers.

Recent polling shows that former Trump Administration official Laurie Buckhout and longtime Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck are leading in the redrawn district. But many voters have yet to make up their minds.

Starting in 2020, all North Carolina schools were required to use a framework called Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS, to help identify struggling students. But some families and advocates say the system is creating delays for children who need special education services.

Indie rock vet Jason Narducy chats with WUNC ahead of his show with Michael Shannon at Cat's Cradle on Saturday night.