Life-saving weather alerts: Sign up now for AVL Alert, CodeRED, Nixle and other county systems to receive critical hurricane and storm warnings in Western North Carolina — find out how.
Erin still menaces East Coast: Hurricane Erin battered North Carolina, has weakened to a Category 2 storm offshore, but powerful surf, storm surge warnings and Outer Banks evacuation orders remain in place — learn what risks persist.
Virtual academy sees record enrollment: North Carolina Virtual Academy welcomes 4,000 students for the 2025 school year, offering tuition-free, state-accredited courses, flexible schedules, and a three-day Canvas orientation before classes begin — find out how to apply.
Harris heads back to North Carolina: Former VP Kamala Harris will take the stage at Durham Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15 to discuss her new memoir “107 Days,” with tickets on sale Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. — find out how to secure yours.
Avelo’s $57 nonstop flights: This fall, the budget carrier will offer one-way nonstop tickets from Palm Beach International to Concord beginning Oct. 23 and to Wilmington from Nov. 20, though carry-on and checked bags cost extra — find out how to snag a seat.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- N.C. Affordable Housing Conference starts Sept. 30
- N.C. man wins $100K lottery on anniversary
- US News reveals Western NC school rankings
- J&J invests $2B, creates 120 NC jobs
- Ex-NASCAR driver lists NC home for $12M
- NC landlords can lease units without AC
