The Hornets lose to the Trail Blazers, 111-99, despite LaMelo Ball’s 22 points, as Portland’s strong defense and balanced scoring, led by Scoot Henderson’s 28, secures the win.

The Penguins visit the top-placed Hurricanes in a key division matchup amid a tight race.

Pittsburgh upset Stanford 64-63 in the ACC Tournament, with Damarco Minor scoring the go-ahead basket at the buzzer.

Teens spend one-third of their school day on smartphones, harming focus and learning, a UNC study finds.

Forsyth County deputy Kaleb Mitchell died in a crash while responding to a call, with no foul play suspected.

North Carolina Senator Graig Meyer will resign March 31, 2026, to lead a nonprofit focused on poverty and equity, creating a vacancy in the state Senate.

The 2026 NFL free agency saw top teams like the Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets, and Rams make major roster moves, especially on defense.

North Carolina launched a bipartisan commission to overhaul public education amid concerns over underfunding and inequitable resource allocation.

Tom Dundon sold a 12.5% stake in the Carolina Hurricanes to three new minority owners for $332.5 million.

North Carolina now lets adults 18+ take driver’s license road tests at private schools to cut wait times.