Benoit Richaud is a figure skating choreographer for 16 athletes representing 13 countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He has gone viral for his outfit changes in the kiss and cry area.
Invisible hands: the communities of support behind the 19 monks’ journey
Story by Zoe Sinclair Photos by Allison Helms Sounds of rushing feet, moving tables and…
Between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Americans Wait
As protests intensify in Iran and tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, members of North Carolina’s Iranian community navigate distance, limited communication, and uncertainty about what comes next. While many share deep ties to their homeland, perspectives within the diaspora often diverge from those inside Iran, particularly regarding the role of U.S. intervention.
Health care workers, first responders reflect on Hurricane Helene’s emotional impact
By Emma Unger About two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina with historic…
A story stitched in color
By Sienna Ayes A dark green mesh helmet caked heavy with dust. A white-and-blue silicone…
Fear, Mental Health Gaps, and the Aftermath of Iryna Zarutska’s Killing
The Blue Line light rail crossing at 9th Street Station in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday,…
Snapshot of Charlotte: How the city is coping in the aftermath of Iryna Zarutska’s murder
Story by Mackenzie Thomas Photos by Jinrui Liu Naya Clark has been riding the light…
North Carolina universities adapt to artificial intelligence in the classroom
Story by Mary Mungai As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the economy, higher education…
The hidden dangers of AI therapy for teens
Photo by Emaan Parvez Story by Emaan Parvez Juliana Peralta was only 13 when she…
N.C. schools’ cellphone regulations mark a new era in education
Story by: Ellie Kollme Though a new state law gives schools until Jan. 1, 2026…