Thomas Day was a free man of color who owned slaves. He also might have been an abolitionist.
Wheels of Fortune
Dwayne Davis had an unusual opportunity to buy his way out of a long prison sentence. Then the deal blew up.
Do The Right Thing
The State Employees’ Credit Union is embroiled in a fight over who will decide the identity and future of the country’s second-largest credit union.
Garbage In, Toxics Out
A Zebulon recycling facility with a record of violations undercuts claims about turning plastic waste into an environmental benefit.
The Dive Q&A: Wilmington’s Airport Is Soaring, Flying
ILM’s growth has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.
What’s in a Pseudonym?
After two women accused a college student of sexual assault, he sued to clear his name—and keep it a secret.
How State Vacancies Are Hurting Businesses
Lagging salaries in state government have made it difficult to fill vacant jobs, and the budget deal falls short of the boost many say is needed.
On the Grind
A Jewish woman from Charlotte and a British-educated Iraqi bought a café in Hamlet. What happened next surprised everyone.
Keeping the Lights On
Duke Energy has billed a new $14.5 million microgrid project in Hot Springs as a leap forward. But will it lead to greater grid resilience?