Lucille Sherman

In one of North Carolina Republicans' final acts with unchecked power in the state legislature, GOP lawmakers ushered into law Wednesday legislation

⚠️ A fire on a parked electric Chapel Hill Transit bus on Tuesday has prompted the transit system to temporarily pull its 10 other electric buses out of service "out of an abundance of caution." (Chapelboro)

Benchwarmers Bagels will open a third location in North Hills.

The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at N.C. State University is facing a loss of university recognition and eviction from its chapter house following violations of community standards involving alcohol, university policies and housing standards for keys and access devices. (WRAL)

Raleigh's chances of having a White Christmas — or at least one inch of snow on Christmas Day — are around 2% based on historical data, WRAL reports.

The woman who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 admitted for the first time that she fabricated the story. She's currently serving time for a 2013 second-degree murder conviction. (WBTV)

We compiled this list by eating our way across the region and chatting with fellow diners.

The Raleigh convenience store owner accused of fatally stabbing a customer took the stand in his murder trial. (WRAL)

📣 Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein announced four more cabinet picks Tuesday: Eddie Buffaloe was renominated as secretary of the Department of Public Safety, Kristin Walker to the Office of State Budget and Management and Joey Hopkins to the Department of Transportation.

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, so it's time to start making plans.