Cooper launches Senate bid: Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday he's seeking the 2026 Senate seat of retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, casting his campaign as a fight to save the middle class — find out if he can flip the seat.
Blue crab harvest at risk: North Carolina plans to cut its annual blue crab catch by 21%, adding seasonal closures, trip limits and protections for female crabs to rebuild the overfished stock — find out what’s driving the proposed changes.
Thrown out dog still hopeful: Finley was tossed from a car in December, overcame heartworm and gained new skills through a prison training program, and still waits at the Catawba County shelter — find out how to give him a home.
NC schools regain $165M funding: After suing last week, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that $165 million in frozen federal education funds will return to North Carolina, ending weeks of uncertainty so districts can plan and hire for a strong year ahead — find out what this means for students.
Belichick’s Carolina recruiting coup: In his first cycle leading UNC, the 73-year-old coach has already assembled a top-20 class with 33 commitments—highlighted by seven four-stars and surprise flips like safety Jakob Weatherspoon — learn what’s driving their early momentum.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- Wilson County sees unregulated care homes rise
- Check North Carolina beach closures before swimming
- N.C. fishing village offers idyllic weekend escape
- North Carolina cannabis council seeks input Tuesday
- Try full moon hikes in North Carolina
- Jabil picks North Carolina over Florida
