More than 1 million students have earned degrees from the UNC System. We selected one alumni from each of the 17 campuses as a snapshot of the range of callings.

Divisiveness, declining finances and flagging football fortunes marked Cecil Staton’s tenure as leader of eastern North Carolina’s most critical institution.

The biannual High Point Market, the furnishings industry’s largest gathering of manufacturers, importers and retailers, is the biggest economic event in the state.

A commuter-rail system linking Chapel Hill, Duke University and Durham hits a snag when Duke University blocks it over concerns with the proposed route.

The rivalries and rows that have shaped the state.

By Mike MacMillan About 250 private-equity professionals gathered last week for the 12th annual Alternative Investments Conference, hosted by the Institute for Private Capital at UNC Chapel [...]

Catawba Brewing sees 69% year over year growth. Western Caroina University nears search end for new chancellor.

Rochelle Small-Toney finds herself on rocky ground as city manager of Rocky Mount.

BB&T’s CEO Kelly King creates a merger of equals with SunTrust Banks — the biggest U.S. bank deal in a decade.

A hospital system CEO and North Carolina’s treasurer bicker over pricing, cost shifting and growth — with huge implications for eastern North Carolina.