Triangle News

Residents in several central North Carolina counties affected by last month's Tropical Storm Chantal can now apply for state-funded financial aid. This assistance follows a state disaster declaration issued Tuesday by Gov. Josh Stein.

A controversial rezoning request to allow the construction of a high-rise development at Heritage Square in the Hayti neighborhood was withdrawn by developers before the Durham City Council could vote on it.

Eating excessive calories is 10 times more influential than sedentariness in driving the obesity epidemic, researchers say.

Cary has purchased a multimillion-dollar electric pumper firetruck as part of its Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy goals.

A group of mostly young Asian refugees are cooking meals for families whose homes at a public housing community on South Estes Drive in Chapel Hill were flooded earlier this month due to Tropical Storm Chantal.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal caused flooding across Central North Carolina, causing rivers like the Eno and Haw to reach record flood levels.

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has selected real estate firm Pacific Elm Properties to work on a plan to redevelop a 136-acre tract of land adjacent to Lake Crabtree County Park.

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov. Josh Stein announced the declaration Thursday, citing overwhelmed local response efforts.

Carrboro's damage estimates from Chantal have reached about $19 million, a significant chunk in the climbing cost of the storm in Orange County.

In August, the city of Raleigh will upgrade its current e-bikes program. New parking locations will also be installed throughout the area.

Cicely Mitchell and New Orleans-raised artist Chief Adjuah announced a new festival coming to Durham today. Missy Lane's Block Party will take place on October 4.

As summer is underway, the NC Farm Bureau is advocating for farm vehicle safety on roads to cut down on accidents and deaths.