A Powerball player just missed a massive jackpot prize — but still won big in North Carolina. The player bought a ticket that matched all but one number picked in the May 12 drawing, making it worth $50,000, results show. The winning numbers: white balls 15-16-41-48-60, with red Powerball 21.

North Carolina Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has been sworn in to a new term after her Republican rival challenged the results over six months.

Genentech plans to invest $700 million in a new facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 420 jobs and joining the region's robust life sciences ecosystem.

The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a weather alert at 1:34 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. The alert is for Alleghany, Surry and Wilkes counties.

The University of North Carolina football program has hired veteran PR expert Brandon Faber amid Bill Belichick issues.

In RJ Davis' last season with the North Carolina Tar Heels, the UNC guard posted 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Throughout his five-year career at North Carolina, Davis averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

North Carolina has the fourth-highest egg prices in the country, a new survey has found. According to the survey from Coventry Direct, the average price of a dozen eggs in North Carolina is $5.14, which is 6% higher than the national average of $4.

The first sit-down interview with Paul Tine, who became head of the embattled Division of Motor Vehicles this month.