North Carolina Republicans scrapped the state's long-lived pistol permit requirement Wednesday, aided by the absence of several Democrats, which gave Republicans the numbers they needed to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper's veto for the first time since Republicans lost their veto-proof super majorities in the 2018 elections.

North Carolina ends pistol permit system

The man accused of hitting and killing an 11-year-old girl during the Raleigh Christmas Parade is set to face a judge Wednesday morning.

Man accused of hitting, killing 11-year-old girl at Raleigh Christmas Parade to appear in court Wednesday

Landen Glass in court

SBI Director Bob Schurmeier called on lawmakers Tuesday to grant the bureau more independence and said Gov. Roy Cooper's administration pressed for his resignation and meddled in hiring decisions.

'Clear intimidation': NC SBI director says governor's office tried to oust him

McCrory nominates Schurmeier to lead SBI

Raleigh's first air transportation hub opened in 1929 and closed in 1973; however, many people have no idea that one of its runways still remains right in downtown Raleigh.

Losing history: Final remnant of Raleigh's first airport vanishes beneath new development

Raleigh Municipal Airport

Police believe the stabbing stemmed from a workplace confrontation that happened between two men on Monday.

Police: Workplace fight led to stabbing death at Knightdale business

Crime scene do not enter tape

NCAA bracket

College hoops bracket challenge

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Nik Miles Coverage

Over the next 2 years, 100 electric vehicles will be introduced to buyers here in the U.S. and auto expert Nik Miles traveled to Norway to test the first Mercedes-Benz electric car that will be arriving in North America.

Nik Miles Coverage

Nik Miles preview: Mercedes electric vehicle will arrive in U.S. soon