Tribal members gathered to celebrate federal recognition–and to honor their ancestors and lawmakers who helped along the way.

As schools ask counties for money, some commissioners say they are also struggling to keep up with rising costs for services.

Despite recent rainfall, NC is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades. Meanwhile, the war with Iran is spiking ...

Local leaders say counties should determine property revaluations and tax rates, not the North Carolina legislature.

Lawmakers and health officials are lauding a new deal to increase funding for Medicaid, the health care program that enrolls many low-income residents in rural southeastern North Carolina. After a ...

The legislature approved $319 million to keep the program afloat for more than 3 million recipients across North Carolina.

The legislature approved $319 million to keep the program afloat for more than 3 million recipients across North Carolina.

Members of the Lumbee tribe, which won full federal recognition last December, can soon access more federal programs and may open a casino.