Inside the Triangle’s illegal gaming cafés — where the internet rarely works

Gambling continues at internet sweepstakes cafés in Raleigh, Cary and Durham, even though they violate the law.

Takeover of governor’s appointment powers partly rejected by NC appeals court

An all-Republican panel of judges agreed with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein in part but upheld other changes by the state ...

What court filings, prosecution have revealed about charges Cecil Brockman faces

Brockman is due back in court next month. Several political leaders and state lawmakers have called on him to resign.

NC governor can’t veto a redistricting map. Here’s the unlikely person to blame.

Gov. Roy Cooper wrote the law that prohibits governors from vetoing redistricting maps, back when he was a NC state senator.

The ACC preseason poll is here. Where do the Triangle teams rank?

The Duke men’s and women’s basketball teams both led the voting in the ACC preseason poll. Here’s what Triangle hoops fans ...

How Duke’s true freshmen are having an impact on the Blue Devils defense

Because of injuries, freshman linebacker Elliott Schaper got a lot of snaps in the win over Cal, and led Duke with 12 tackles ...

Expect intense Raleigh traffic with major concerts, NC State Fair. Here’s where

Billie Eilish, Tate McRae and NBA YoungBoy shows during the NC State Fair could lead to heavy traffic. (Sabrina Carpenter’s ...

Break-in turns chaotic when neighbors interrupt and gunfight ensues, NC cops say

A home break-in erupted in gunfire when neighbors got suspicious and went next door to challenge an intruder, according to ...

Mega Millions players win millions across US. Where were lucky tickets sold?

More than 400,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000 in the drawing.

Gambling halls get raided across North Carolina. Then why not in Raleigh or Durham?

In 2006, North Carolina repealed its grandfather clause and barred all video gaming machines. Manufacturers sued, claiming ...

Gambling campaign donations go to sheriffs, legislators, NC appeals court judge

Jefferson Griffin’s campaign received thousands from Robeson County gambling operator while lawsuit was in progress.

Corning Optical plans up to $268M expansion outside Charlotte, with over 130 jobs

Under an economic development agreement with the city of Hickory and the county, Corning Optical will take over a lot that covers almost 33 acres in Trivium Corporate Center. Hickory and Catawba are ...