North Carolina’s state auditor will examine the Opportunity Scholarship program, which now sends taxpayer dollars to more ...

Federal tax credits of up to $1,700 each can start in 2027 for North Carolina families whose children are participating in ...

North Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation to make permanent a State Bureau of Investigation pilot program using ...

You may be feeling down due to the cold weather this week — or perhaps because your home heating bill is going up. For homeowners planning to electrify their homes ...

Gov. Josh Stein announced on Tuesday the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC, a rebate program designed to lower household electricity bills, as North Carolina grapples with rising energy costs and ...

North Carolina unveiled a significant initiative Thursday to combat rising energy costs and promote sustainability during an event at Trane Technologies' campus in Davidson. The Energy Saver NC ...

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Rebuild NC program is putting a pause on new projects for areas affected by storms, the North Carolina Office of Recovery & Resiliency (NCORR) states. In September ...

A state program meant to help low- and moderate-income households make upgrades that will slash their utility bills is now available in all 100 North Carolina counties, Gov. Josh Stein and N.C.

In our Reality Check stories, Charlotte Observer journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? RealityCheck@charlotteobserver.com. Kayla ...

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson holds a gun lock during a news conference announcing the N.C. S.A.F.E. for Schools program, a statewide campaign to provide all 115 school districts with ...

Buying a home in North Carolina can be more affordable than you think. The state’s housing agency offers down payment help of up to 3% or $15,000, and some city programs go even further, with ...

The audit comes as the Opportunity Scholarship program has tripled the number of students and dollars spent over the past two years.