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The star driver told NPR just two weeks ago that he wasn't sure when he'd be leaving the sport. He recently took time off to recover from a concussion.

Federal and state officials are pushing electricity producers to shift away from fossil fuels to fight climate change. Here in North Carolina, state regulators are drafting a plan this fall to do that. Duke Energy is promoting its vision for a gradual "clean energy transition." At the same time, business and environmental groups are calling for a faster and cheaper shift.

For more than a year, residents from the Wilmington Housing Authority have been displaced because of mold in their homes. Now more units are coming back online, but WHA officials say they’ll have to cut some benefits starting this Friday to make ends meet.

A bipartisan infrastructure bill faces a crucial test in the Senate. Dry, windy conditions fuel Oregon's Bootleg Fire. The Tokyo Olympics, which begin this week, are different because of COVID-19.

Global supply chain issues have hampered the economic recovery. The Biden administration is trying to fix some of those issues through deals with the private sector.

Elections directors in New Hanover and Brunswick counties are getting ready for the 2022 midterms. WHQR visited their offices and has this report.

Cubans are fleeing because of a steep economic downturn. Immigration is a big issue as leaders meet at this week's Summit of the Americas — but communist-controlled Cuba isn't invited.

Wrenching testimony by gymnasts about sexual abuse may spur Congress to act.

Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination based on sex in educational institutions. College sports had to change. This is the story of how four women fought to make that happen.

Flus and colds could be more prevalent this year because they didn't spread as much last year due to pandemic restrictions. We answer questions about the flu vaccine and how to stay protected.