North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's legal team launched his promised investigation into allegations in a CNN report that he made lewd and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago. It's the latest chapter in the biggest story in North Carolina politics with a little over a month left until Election Day. WRAL's Paul Specht explains how we got here.

One in eight high school students in North Carolina use vapes. It's a growing epidemic of nicotine addiction among teenagers. WRAL Investigative Documentary Reporter Cristin Severance examined the alarming rise of teen vaping across the state.

Part of the largest project in NCDOT history finished this week. Phase 1 of Complete 540 opens to drivers after five years of construction. WRAL's Brett Kneese explains the impact of the highway and the timeline for Phase 2.

On Tuesday, many mail-in ballots are on their way to voters across North Carolina. This week, the state's top elections official addressed a suspicious package sent to the board of elections now part of a federal investigation. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains what we know about that incident and covers what you need to know before you head to the polls.

We're getting a closer look at how the old Durham Police Headquarters could transform in the future! The major makeover comes after years of sitting empty and is set to include shopping, affordable housing, and more. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains.

At least 22 buildings on NC State's campus have tested positive for PCBs in the last 7 years. That includes Poe Hall, which WRAL has covered extensively for almost a year now. The cancer causing chemicals were detected on the outside and inside of dorms, libraries, and classroom buildings. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong shares the findings.

Wednesday marked one week since 21-year-old Javion Magee was found dead with a rope around his neck under a tree in Vance County. His family and their attorneys were in Henderson to learn more more about the circumstances of his death. WRAL's Destinee Patterson walks us through the timeline of events leading up to his death.

Candidates who want to run North Carolina’s public schools are sparring over how to make schools safer, how to reverse the state’s teacher shortage and whether to invest in diversity initiatives for schools. Democrat Mo Green and Republican Michele Morrow participated in a series of recent debates. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst offers highlights.