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NC Rep. Richard Hudson, the fifth-highest ranking House Republican, loses reelection

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NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount

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Blue wave: NC Democrats flip state House after 16 years of Republican control

The N.C. General Assembly building in downtown Raleigh. — The N.C. General Assembly building in downtown Raleigh. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

NC Senate Republican enters race for leader. What he wants GOP to do after losses

NC Senate Republican enters race for leader. What he wants GOP to do after losses

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President Trump persuaded these NC voters, but not the way he intended

President Trump persuaded these NC voters, but not the way he intended

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC’s Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC’s Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

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Education

NC schools need $40 million for rising fuel costs. Will state lawmakers help?

NC schools need $40 million for rising fuel costs. Will state lawmakers help?

School districts are spending twice as much as they did a year ago on fuel for school buses due to rising diesel prices.

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Who is Ken McCool? What to know about Democrat who ousted NC Rep. Tricia Cotham

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A Raleigh bar, beloved for 40 years, will return after more than a decade away

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Sadlacks is coming back to Raleigh! Drew Jackson explains.

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC’s Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

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Politics reporter Danielle Battaglia breaks down NC's election 'Blue Tsunami'

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Alamance County pastor takes down controversial sheriff with promise of reform

Elections

Alamance County pastor takes down controversial sheriff with promise of reform

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Gas sales temporarily stopped at 15 Triangle stations. Here’s where and why

Business

Gas sales temporarily stopped at 15 Triangle stations. Here’s where and why

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Trending Stories

Democrats sweep all 4 Wake County school board races to increase majority

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Democrats sweep court races as Anita Earls wins reelection to NC Supreme Court

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Duke’s Diaz sees Doeren’s firing at NC State as part of bigger football problem

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NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount

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Multiple coffee shops across Triangle will close or change in the coming months

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One of Raleigh’s most influential restaurants will close after 13 years

Food & Drink

One of Raleigh’s most influential restaurants will close after 13 years

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Multiple coffee shops across Triangle will close or change in the coming months

Food & Drink

Multiple coffee shops across Triangle will close or change in the coming months

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Cowell wins 2nd term as Raleigh mayor, as incumbents sweep City Council races

Wake County

Cowell wins 2nd term as Raleigh mayor, as incumbents sweep City Council races

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NC Senate Republican enters race for leader. What he wants GOP to do after losses

State Politics

NC Senate Republican enters race for leader. What he wants GOP to do after losses

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Bank of America says slower AI spending could help chip stocks after midterms

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Ford and GM see savings drivers may pay for later

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Doo-wop legend who sang ‘Money Honey,’ other R&B hits, to get NC marker

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Doo-wop legend who sang ‘Money Honey,’ other R&B hits, to get NC marker

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Willie Rowe wins reelection as Wake County sheriff; Democrats sweep court races

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Willie Rowe wins reelection as Wake County sheriff; Democrats sweep court races

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Democrats sweep all 4 Wake County school board races to increase majority

Elections

Democrats sweep all 4 Wake County school board races to increase majority

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Raleigh voters back housing and transportation bonds; Knightdale approves parks bond

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Raleigh voters back housing and transportation bonds; Knightdale approves parks bond

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NC schools need $40 million for rising fuel costs. Will state lawmakers help?

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NC schools need $40 million for rising fuel costs. Will state lawmakers help?

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A Raleigh bar, beloved for 40 years, will return after more than a decade away

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Alamance County pastor takes down controversial sheriff with promise of reform

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Sadlacks is coming back to Raleigh! Drew Jackson explains.

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Rivalry Wednesday: Duke–NC State has no trophy. Should it?

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Rivalry Wednesday: Duke–NC State has no trophy. Should it?

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Notre Dame football weekend guide: Where to eat, stay and visit in South Bend

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‘A lot of things for us to clean up.’ How Duke basketball wants to improve

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I asked experts to sum up NC’s historic midterm results in 5 words or less | Opinion

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I asked experts to sum up NC’s historic midterm results in 5 words or less | Opinion

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A conservative and progressive on the message NC voters just delivered to Republicans

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Conservative: Voters just delivered a humbling message to NC Republicans | Opinion

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Hey Republicans, this is what a ‘mandate’ actually looks like | Opinion

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Durham coworking space lowers real estate barriers for startups priced out of downtown

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Don’t want to pay a $90 parking ticket? Maybe you’ll get a discount

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Don’t want to pay a $90 parking ticket? Maybe you’ll get a discount

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Blue wave surges in NC: Cooper wins Senate, Democrats flip state House

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Blue wave surges in NC: Cooper wins Senate, Democrats flip state House

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Wake voters support $149 million Wake Tech bond. What the money funds

Education

Wake voters support $149 million Wake Tech bond. What the money funds

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NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount

Elections

NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount

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