Early warning notification systems were put to the test this past week as tornadoes swept across N.C., leaving a lot of damage and some questioning how the program works.

For the second year in a row, Time Warner Cable gave back to the community through their Hands Helping Heroes program.

The shootings on the 300 block of W. Davie Street in Raleigh near several nightclubs on Monday morning.

Gangs are a problem for communities all across North Carolina. That’s why law enforcements agencies took part in the first day of a two-day conference on Monday that deals with the issue.

State Schools Superintendent June Atkinson said the success of women candidates in last week's primary shows North Carolinians are progressive compared to the rest of the country.

Gov. Mike Easley wants to raise the tax on cigarettes and alcohol so the state can pay for mental health programs and increase teacher pay to the national average.

Summer break is a month away, but some Guilford County schools are gearing up for what they hope will be a busy summer when it comes to feeding those who need a hand.

The North Carolina Zoo lost about $120,000 in visitor revenue when it had to close over Mother's Day weekend because of a broken water line.