The Wilmington-area chemical company successfully used a legal loophole to escape financial penalties for years of toxic dumping. This decision marks the second time the company's owner has evaded full accountability for polluting the exact same Navassa property. Concerned citizens and local advocates now fear the ruling sets a dangerous precedent for future industrial pollution.

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting a workshop on September 15 in Washington to help officials from the state's 20 coastal counties manage coastal marine debris. The event will focus on increasing the storm resilience of residential docks and implementing proactive ordinances for abandoned or derelict vessels. Participants will receive specialized toolkits and structural guides designed to prioritize cost-effective local prevention over expensive post-disaster cleanups.

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a new school bus safety ordinance allowing the use of automated stop-arm cameras to issue tickets.

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 in favor of dissolving Ronda's town charter.

State Representative Wyatt Gable of Jacksonville has announced that $1.5 million has been secured in the newly passed state budget for the nonprofit organization HBOT4Heroes.

The debate over a proposed Stokes County data center has drawn packed crowds for months. This week, residents made their last public appeals ahead of a final vote on the matter.

From solemn morning bell tollings and silent evening parades to community service projects and tribute stair climbs, there are numerous ways to stand alongside local first responders, military families, and neighbors to honor the lives lost and the heroism that followed.

Koch, a Jacksonville native and White Oak High School alumna, served as a mission specialist aboard the historic Artemis II flight in April, becoming the first woman to journey around the moon.

Throughout his career, the writer and farmer found joy in a world without end.

While twenty-five years have dulled the immediate shock of the strikes on the World Trade Center, Shanksville, and the Pentagon, the enduring impact on local communities remains unmistakable. For retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Russell Jamison, now a resident of eastern North Carolina, the day did not just change history—it permanently reshaped his identity.

President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, Trump and Vance issue plea for Americans to vote Republican in last night of convention, Trump-backed redistricting map effectively blocked in Missouri.

Morning Edition hosts Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin both reported from the Sept. 11 terror attack sites. Steve recalls reporting outside the Pentagon and Michel recounts her time in lower Manhattan.

The spotlight on Friday's inflation report is even brighter than usual. The cost-of-living update will be a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates next week.

Many financial technology companies are applying to become banks. The Indicator finds out what it takes to go through this process and what benefits come with a bank charter.

The last person NPR's Steve Inskeep interviewed before the 9/11 attacks was an up-and-coming Democratic lawmaker named Nancy Pelosi. Now, they discuss how the world changed after that day.

Vice President Vance delivered remarks at the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention, as President Trump relished his last convention as the Republican Party's dominant leader.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.

As data centers go up in American communities, homeowners and realtors have feared they could lower property values. A new report finds the effects vary widely.