Rankings were compiled using the 50/30/20 rule, which says no more than 50% of income should be spent on necessities.

Prison advocate groups call for the release of nearly 2,000 incarcerated people to ease overcrowding, improve conditions.

There are plenty of state parks in North Carolina convenient to our biggest cities. But for those up for a little bit of a drive, the small town state parks ...

About 15 miles from Asheville, North Carolina, smaller but equally energetic Black Mountain is ready for its day in the sun.

See how Hurricane Helene’s intense winds and floodwaters wiped out many of North Carolina’s forests, especially in the ...