Posted Aug. 7, 2015 at 9:18 AM Updated at 9:44 AM

i A mural asserts local music pride in Bristol, Va., one of the stops along The Crooked Road — a trail that connects music venues through the mountains of the state. Desiré Moses hide caption itoggle caption Desiré Moses A…

Residents: New law threatens unique community

 Purchase Photos Contributed photo Retiring Richmond Community College Trustee Bert Unger was honored at Tuesday’s board meeting and granted trustee emeritus status for his many years of service on the board. Pictured are, from left, board Chairwoman Claudia Robinette, RCC…

North Carolina State Representative Dean Arp (R-Union) has introduced a general obligation bonds bill that would supply $400 million for supplemental highway funding across the state. H.B. 943 would put the bond option, which would aim to raise approximately $2.86…

Recent editorials from North Carolina newspapers: Aug. 2 News Observer, Raleigh, on North Carolina’s sales tax plan: Among the big policy changes stuffed into the state Senate’s budget is a proposal that could take significant revenue away from urban counties…

Last Updated Aug 4, 2015 8:11 AM EDT New York — American Airlines announced on Monday that it will no longer carry shipments of big game trophy animals, including rhino, elephant, leopard, buffalo, or lion carcasses, CBS News correspondent Anna…

Sales tax-free weekend is approaching, giving shoppers around the state the chance to buy school items, clothing, computers and more without having to pay sales tax. From 12:01 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday, shoppers can avoid the 6 percent sales…

It’s been the summer of the shark. In tourist-heavy North and South Carolina, 11 people have been attacked, leaving visitors concerned about swimming. Could the same thing happen here? State marine biologist Greg Skomal says, probably not. “When we hear…

Related Coverage MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) – Leaders from all of the towns and counties in the Outer Banks gathered Monday morning to say they do not support a proposed North Carolina bill. Senate Bill 369 would change the way sales tax…