North Carolina legislative leaders on Tuesday released a long-awaited $34.4 billion state budget agreement that would provide broad pay raises for teachers and state employees, continue personal income tax reductions, invest more than $700 million in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, and expand funding for public safety, education, and healthcare programs.

A major economic development project could soon bring millions of dollars in investment and dozens of jobs to Troutman and Iredell County.

North Carolina will have a presence at the upcoming Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., but not through an official state delegation, sparking debate over funding and political priorities.

More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled due to a potential undeclared allergen, according to federal health officials and manufacturer notices.

A newly released report from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shows reported incidents of white-collar crime increased across the state between 2020 and 2024.