This week, Democrats won stunning victories around the state and the country. There's a simple narrative behind the 'Blue Wave,' but beyond that, there's the complicated and even contradictory behavior of individual voters. And that, in a way, is both the real story and the lesson of this election.

For over a decade, the R/V Cape Hatteras served as Cape Fear Community College's 'floating classroom.' Now, following its retirement, it's being prepared for its next role: an artificial reef.

Authorities on Sunday arrested a man in a shooting during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University that left one person dead and at least one other person injured.

The Christmas tree industry contributes an estimated $250,000 to the state’s economy.