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After months of negotiations and delays, North Carolina lawmakers have approved a new state budget, ending a prolonged legislative process that left funding for several key priorities uncertain for over a year. The long overdue $34 billion budget was signed by Governor Josh Stein on July 7, 2026. The spending plan includes investments in public education, infrastructure, healthcare, public safety, and economic development while addressing the state's continued growth and long

As North Carolina prepares for the 2026 election cycle, disputes over early voting locations are surfacing in counties across the state, fueling concerns about voter access and election administration. The debates come as Republican leaders continue to support proposals that would shorten North Carolina's current early voting period, a move supporters say would improve election efficiency but critics argue could make voting more difficult for working families, seniors, and ru

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced Thursday that she will resign from office effective June 30, bringing an end to a historic tenure that spanned five terms and helped shape one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.

Leaders across northeastern North Carolina are mobilizing in response to Senate Bill 214, a proposal that would grant Franklin County the authority to annex land in neighboring Halifax, Vance, and Warren counties without local consent.

As of April 2026, North Carolina remains without a new state budget. Making it the only state without a budget.

Substantial sits down with Dr. James E. Ford, Executive Director of CREED, to discuss why the fight for racial equity in education continues.

As election seasons unfold, making your voice heard doesn’t have to wait until Election Day. Early voting is taking place now through Feb. 28.

North Carolina has officially joined a growing list of Republican-led states reshaping the political map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This week, state lawmakers approved a new congressional redistricting plan designed to strengthen the GOP’s grip on federal representation—a move that could flip at least one House seat and further solidify Republican control in Washington. The move makes North Carolina the third state this year to pass new district lines at the urging

Why HBCUs Matter More Than Ever. When DEI is dismantled, HBCUs stand as a safe haven.

From marching bands to meaningful traditions, HBCU homecomings across North Carolina honor Black excellence and legacy.

USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended. Among those colleges and universities affected is NC A&T.

We’ve curated a list of galleries across the state. While commendable in its efforts to highlight and showcase the vibrant artistic...

NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green poses for photographer Trey Joyner at her home. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and...

Meet Maya Brooks Maya Brooks, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art North Carolina Museum of Art How and why did you become a curator? As...

Substantial President Greg Hedgepeth sits down for an exclusive interview with Oscar award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

Written By: Thom Ruhe, President and CEO, NC IDEA Foundation Data shows that the more diverse our entrepreneurial ecosystems become, the...

A sit down with Kevin Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Small Business Development Fund Written By: Dava Greely Kevin...

A conversation with Tammie Hall, Division Executive Director NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Written By: Dava Greely...