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Hurricane Helene flooded the Carolinas during peak tourist season last year. Now, the outdoor outfitters — those who remain — are gearing up for an uncertain summer.

During a recent public hearing, some residents spoke up against raising property taxes to, in part, fund government salary increases.

The reconstruction of the loops could pave the way for the eventual return of passenger rail service to Western North Carolina.

Sports gambling brought in $128 million in taxes the first year it was legal in North Carolina. Here's what the House and Senate budgets say about where that money goes.

Republican State Auditor David Boliek called on the city of Charlotte to disclose how much money it paid Police Chief Johnny Jennings in a recent financial settlement, and that his office will be investigating the matter. In a letter sent Tuesday to Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles, Boliek wrote that even if the settlement is worth just a penny, it should be disclosed to the public in a timely and transparent manner.

The North Concourse will include 7 gates, a new ticket lobby and a TSA checkpoint, as well as restaurants and retail stores.

David Fleming is the author of “Who's Your Founding Father?: One Man’s Epic Quest to Uncover the First, True Declaration of Independence.” He joins WFAE’s Marshall Terry to talk more about what has become known as Meck Dec.

His plan calls for investment in housing, infrastructure, climate resiliency and more.

This Tuesday, marks 250 years since citizens of Mecklenburg County say they became the first American colonists to declare independence from Great Britain. Not everyone believes the story, but that's not stopping the county from celebrating.

military and overseas voter must now provide photo ID to have their absentee ballots counted in races for state office