2+ week, 27+ min ago   (174+ words) RALEIGH — The DWI case against North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was resolved June 10, according to court records. State eCourts records show Sanderson entered a plea deal and was sentenced on the DWI level 5 charge June 10. Sentencing documents in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (622+ words) Kane Realty has marketed the innovation district as “a walkable, nature-forward district designed for indoor and outdoor collaboration and connection.” The area is built around open natural space, with nature trails that will connect to Raleigh’s greenway system. A series…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (505+ words) CHAPEL HILL — UNC Health is putting significantly more money behind the venture capital operation that began at Rex Healthcare more than a decade ago. The health system has renamed Rex Health Ventures as UNC Health Ventures and set aside $125 million…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (358+ words) RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved more than $814 million across North Carolina for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, PFAS treatment, stormwater improvements, school renovations, public safety facilities, affordable housing and senior living projects during its August meeting. Funds will finance…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (537+ words) This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Read Part 1 here. RALEIGH — In part one of an interview with North State Journal, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley discussed his focus on government responsiveness to workers and improvements for wages and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (711+ words) RALEIGH — The Triangle has seen a surge in e-bike use in recent years, with Raleigh’s dockless bikeshare program recording more than 5,500 e-bike trips in a single month. Under North Carolina law, an electric-assisted bicycle has fully operable pedals, a motor…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (879+ words) At a recent JV football game in Durham, officials realized that there were no helmets available for the players. Obviously, helmets are a big expense, and the school decided that, limited budgets and all, they couldn’t afford to splurge. “We’ll…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (633+ words) RALEIGH — After a national search, the State Board of Community Colleges has selected Monty Sullivan to lead the North Carolina Community College System, according to a press statement issued in late July. “The Board committed to conducting the most disciplined…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (699+ words) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor’s recent audit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s LOGO Program found financial and record-keeping issues prior to privatization, including $1.2 million in outstanding payments. Additional issues ranged from missing contracts to…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (387+ words) RALEIGH — A Texas doughnut chain known for its hot glazed doughnuts and savory kolaches is preparing to expand into the Triangle, adding another fast-growing restaurant brand to the region’s competitive breakfast market. Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a two-unit franchise agreement…...