More than six years after the federal smoking age was raised to 21, North Carolina law still allows tobacco sales to people 18 and older. Why it matters: The discrepancy between state and federal law has created a gray area that makes it easier for teens to access nicotine,

North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the finalists for this years Teacher of the Year award.

Across North Carolina, ice and snow are set to linger as the state faces one of its most widespread winter events in years.

A coastal storm has a chance to bring wintry weather back to the Triad

Warming Shelters are open across southeastern North Carolina because of a forecast for prolonged cold weather.

UNC has approved $8 million to plan for a satellite campus breaking ground by 2027 two miles north of downtown Chapel Hill.

Significantly colder air is in place in the Piedmont Triad this week, with lingering icy travel impacts after the winter storm. We look ahead to potential snow this weekend.

Can Year Two under Bill Belichick be better? Will the schedule help? Here's the CFN analysis of the North Carolina slate.

School districts and universities in North Carolina are making plans for Wednesday due to lingering impacts from the winter storm.

Pre-med students are able to get clinical hours that far exceed the minium required for medical school applications.