The survey by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon was originally meant to settle a border dispute between the then-colonies of Maryland and Pennsylvania. But when it was used in the 1820 Missouri Compromise to establish the limits of human bondage in the still adolescent United States, it became synonymous with the fundamental divisions that exploded into civil war four decades later.

If voters approve it, qualifying businesses could serve liquor by the drink. The change could give restaurants and other eligible businesses another way to serve customers.

There are three constitutional amendments on the ballot for Tuesday's election.

Michael Whatley is crisscrossing North Carolina in the final days before the midterms, with help from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The question is on the ballot in Bladen, Dare and Columbus counties, as well as Hoke, Sampson and Currituck. Guilford County is the only urban community with a sales tax referendum this election.

Sound Rivers’ Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman said state environmental officials inspected the site September 18th and met with Martin Marietta’s environmental engineer, and the inspection report states the site has not been developed and there were no plans to begin construction at the time of the visit.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents are investigating an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County.

Pamlico County’s annual domestic violence vigil honors victims as North Carolina reports rising domestic violence-related homicides and leaders call for prevention.

In celebration of N.C. A&T's 100th homecoming this weekend, ten alumni, each 100 years old or more, will serve as honorary grand marshals.

Bennett College in Greensboro plans to sell a multi-million dollar painting from the Harlem Renaissance to fund a women’s health initiative.

Every October, there’s a unique annual Appalachian tradition that predicts winter weather. WFDD’s Reyna Drake recently traveled to the High Country to get the forecast.

Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela presents a fresh challenge for Trump-backed President Delcy Rodríguez and reignites questions over the prospect of new elections.

Wisconsin is enjoying its first Major League Baseball championship since the Milwaukee Braves took the title in 1957.

President Trump returned to South Carolina - the second time in eight days. The amount of attention and money its U.S. Senate race is getting is raising questions about how red the state really is.

As Russia hosts African leaders, it's making a pitch for influence, security partnerships and access to the continent's mineral wealth. But China and the U.S. are also vying for Africa's favor.

Cases and controversies from President Trump's aggressive immigration are making their way to the Supreme Court this term, with several more disputes percolating on the emergency docket.

A new report alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska's all-important U.S. Senate race.

Best-selling children's author R.J. Palacio talks about her new picture book called The Haunted Playground. It's about what ghosts get up to when they're off the clock.

Retired military and national security leaders have been stepping up work to prepare local officials for possible worst-case scenarios like armed immigration officers or military at the polls.

Candy companies are responding to increase in cocoa costs this year with creative combinations that use less chocolate. Despite higher prices for candy, consumers are still spending on Halloween.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ousted another top general from the Pentagon, further adding to a sense of discord amongst senior military leadership.