Barack’s magic beans

‘No budget, no pay’ bill targets lawmakers as deadline pressure mounts

Legislation would tie lawmaker pay to timely budget passage, amid broad public support for stricter accountability rules.

JDIG funds pharmaceutical manufacturer in Durham

An Illinois-based pharmaceutical manufacturer plans to invest $1.4 billion in Durham County.

Our rights don’t stop at the gate. Neither do threats.

For too long, military bases have effectively been treated as so-called “gun-free zones.” But the reality is that these zones are often anything but safe.

School districts shift schedules ahead of May 1 teacher protest

NC schools adjust schedules as teachers plan May 1 protest in Raleigh, raising concerns over staffing shortages and classroom disruptions statewide.