This letter comes from Veronica McLaurin-Brown, a retired educator and advocate who pushed to end suspensions for young students in the New Hanover County Schools district.

This week, Democrats won stunning victories around the state and the country. There's a simple narrative behind the 'Blue Wave,' but beyond that, there's the complicated and even contradictory behavior of individual voters. And that, in a way, is both the real story and the lesson of this election.

Hundreds gathered for a performance in Kannapolis that spotlighted and celebrated West African culture this past weekend.

Trump administration policies and Congressional inaction have undermined Hurricane Helene recovery in many parts of Western North Carolina.