North Carolina poised for another leading step on digital currency

(The Center Square) – Authorization of the state treasurer to diversify North Carolina’s investment portfolio through digital assets has been proposed this week in the House of Representatives. The bill comes five months after the General Assembly, by veto …

January sports wagering revenue up 108.7% in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – January yielded the third highest revenue return from legalized sports gambling in North Carolina since inception last March. The $13.4 million trails only the $18.9 million in April and $14 million in November. College football …

Inside North Carolina’s First Black-Owned Postpartum Retreat

Everyone needs support, especially new mothers. Now, help is here.  North Carolina’s first full-service postpartum retreat opened business on Saturday, February 1. Ziva Postpartum Retreat is located inside the Le Meridien Hotel Charlotte. It will offer new …

Reactions to Clemson basketball's massive ACC win over North Carolina

Brad Brownell and the Clemson men's basketball team are among the absolute best in college basketball in 2025, picking up another huge ACC win over blue blood North Carolina. It was a 85-65 blowout victory over the Tar Heels on Monday, with the Tigers …

The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover

It's an early Thursday morning and Michael Lombardi is focused on breaking down tight end tape.  He knows what his boss, Bill Belichick, wants at the position but it is still an arduous challenge. The former NFL general manager has been breaking down …

2 universities to build $2B children’s hospital in North Carolina

UNC Health and Duke Health have announced plans to build a new children’s health system in North Carolina in what will be the state’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids, according to a Jan. 28 release from Duke. The project is …

North Carolina sees height of winter respiratory illness season

This winter has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses, raising concern among government and public health officials. Top respiratory illnesses include influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  During the most recently recorded week of …

Pentagon moves to restore Fort Bragg name to North Carolina’s Fort Liberty

Defense Secretary Pete Hedgseth has approved reverting the name of military base Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg. Hedgseth approved a memorandum on Monday to change the name, but with a different namesake. Located just west of Fayetteville, the base was …

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

Microchip Company Shuts Down, North Carolina Pet Owners Urged to Act

Check to make sure your pet's microchip still works. People are freaking out after a chip company called Save This Life went under. The chips have to be re-registered through another company before they'll work again. Getty Images Getty Images Lost …