North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has launched an online complaint form for drivers to report gas stations that don’t pass along the savings from the state’s temporary gas tax suspension, a sign that relief at the pump is not guaranteed.
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Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Chefs Fill the State Fair’s Got to Be NC Cooking Stage
RALEIGH – Chefs from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby towns will cook live at the N.C. State Fair, October 15-25, when the Got to Be NC Cooking Stage runs daily demonstrations built around North Carolina ingredients.
Making the wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round costing NC schools more than ever
With cost of diesel fuel hitting records, school districts across North Carolina are reckoning with how they’ll afford to keep buses going.
NC Lawmakers Suspend Gas Tax Less Than a Month Before Election Day
RALEIGH – North Carolina lawmakers voted Wednesday to suspend the state’s 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax through November 30, interrupting a planned legislative break to pass the measure less than a month before Election Day.
As Duke Energy Seeks Another Rate Hike, Questions Arise Around Michael Whatley’s Connection to the Utility
Keeping the lights on is a top priority for every North Carolina household, but as energy costs keep climbing, more families are falling behind.
Struggling with food insecurity in Central NC
Surging costs drive demand at food pantries like CORA in Chatham County and across much of NC. Further loss of resources could be devastating.
Raleigh Wide Open Returns Downtown This Weekend With Free, Three-Day Music Lineup
Raleigh’s streets fill with bluegrass, Americana, folk and gospel music this weekend as Raleigh Wide Open returns for its 2026 run, October 1-3, with free admission throughout.
Lenoir, Greene Counties in Extreme Drought as Kerr Lake Hits Near-Record Lows
Much of the Triangle region remains in drought, with Lenoir and Greene counties among the state’s hardest-hit after a notably dry September, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s report released Thursday.
Places to stay. Western NC housing recovery continues 2 years after Helene.
Federal funding woes have made housing recovery uneven after Helene. But state and nonprofit programs helping create success stories.
Benson Mule Days Brought Four Days of Fun to Benson
Benson came alive this weekend as the community celebrated more than 75 years of tradition during Benson Mule Days, a four-day festival that attracted thousands of visitors from across North Carolina and beyond.