What was lost is now found. Researchers believe they might have cracked the case of the lost colony of Roanoke — a great American mystery that has eluded historians for centuries. The caper concerns a ...

A 16th-century map could offer insights into the enigma surrounding the settlers of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Established in 1587 on the island that now shares its name, near the current North ...

Programs in North Carolina and across the country are bringing energy efficiency to rural customers without breaking the bank ...

This is really a solid lead.” Archaeologists from the First Colony Foundation, a North Carolina nonprofit devoted to Roanoke-related archaeology, set out to investigate the area indicated on the ...

Dare County is pleased to announce that a new plaque designating Roanoke Island as the first Purple Heart Island was installed at the Dare County Veterans Memorial site in Manteo (300 Queen ...

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a winter weather advisory for a few counties in central North Carolina.

In December, the Federal Highway Administration awarded the first grants under a new $125 million Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program.

It is the season for respiratory illnesses and the number of cases is rising statewide. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday updated its weekly Respiratory Virus ...

A North Carolina man is facing more serious charges after the car he was in was pulled over for a window tint violation. The traffic stop took place Monday in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Mostly sunny with a high of 59 °F (15 °C). Winds N at 7 mph (11.3 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 54% chance of precipitation. Winds from NNE to NE at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low ...