The small town of Washington, North Carolina, has a James Beard-nominated restaurant, charming boutique inns, and lots of history.

Trump administration officials outlined the president’s $1.01 trillion-defense budget, a 13% increase over last year. With foreign aid gutted and Biden-era clean energy programs out of favor, North Carolina leaders say the state should position itself to get a bigger piece of this defense pie.

A U.S. Army Veteran and coordinator of the 15th Street Coalition, Ellen Brabo, will officially file her candidacy for Mayor of Washington on Tuesday, July 8.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't seek reelection. That news Sunday comes one day after he announced his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs.

North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis made an unexpected decision not to seek a third term. Here’s what the reaction has been.

This year’s top five is rounded out by Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio. Virginia was No. 1 in 2024 and 2021.

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025.

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