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Attorney says adidas executive admits $40,000 payment to deliver Dennis Smith Jr. to NC State

The attorney for adidas executive Jim Gatto told a federal court in New York Tuesday morning that her client paid the family of Dennis Smith Jr. $40,000 to secure his commitment to play basketball at N.C. State, Yahoo Sports reported.

October 02, 2018 03:30 PM

Schools in areas damaged by storm can waive 20 attendance days, NC leaders agree

Politics & Government

Schools in areas damaged by storm can waive 20 attendance days, NC leaders agree

October 02, 2018 12:29 PM

’You can’t go back and build over and over.’ But buying out homes won’t be cheap.

Politics & Government

’You can’t go back and build over and over.’ But buying out homes won’t be cheap.

October 02, 2018 06:25 PM

Lost in downtown Raleigh? Could kiosks be the answer, or just a distraction?

Wake County

Lost in downtown Raleigh? Could kiosks be the answer, or just a distraction?

October 02, 2018 06:22 PM

Colbert’s children’s book about Trump’s visit to NC will benefit the Carolinas

Entertainment

Colbert’s children’s book about Trump’s visit to NC will benefit the Carolinas

October 02, 2018 02:39 PM

Video shows car slamming into pedestrians in downtown Raleigh

Local

Video shows car slamming into pedestrians in downtown Raleigh

October 02, 2018 06:22 PM

WRAL meteorologist to retire after 25 years at the station

Local

WRAL meteorologist to retire after 25 years at the station

October 02, 2018 10:08 AM

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‘She’s finished well.’ Wake school board members recall legacy of Kathy Hartenstine.

October 02, 2018 07:16 PM

Federal help is on the way for college students affected by Hurricane Florence

October 02, 2018 06:04 PM

Harris Teeter partners with BP for a fuel rewards program for VIC shoppers

October 02, 2018 05:46 PM

‘We need your help:’ Florence victims call on lawmakers to spend more on recovery

October 02, 2018 05:36 PM

Bull City Politics: Jewish leaders tell council member, take Israel out of statement

October 02, 2018 05:30 PM

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Watch Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder do the Stanley Brothers’ ‘Lonesome Night’

September 29, 2018 09:15 PM

First Ladies of Bluegrass with special guest Rhiannon Giddens perform ‘Up Above My Head’

September 29, 2018 12:49 AM

Tim O’Brien plays the Capitol Stage at Wide Open Bluegrass

September 28, 2018 05:44 PM

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Video shows car slamming into pedestrians in downtown Raleigh

Local

Video shows car slamming into pedestrians in downtown Raleigh

October 02, 2018 06:22 PM

Lost in downtown Raleigh? Could kiosks be the answer, or just a distraction?

October 02, 2018 06:22 PM

2 more deaths in NC are blamed on Florence, bringing the total to 50 across 3 states

October 02, 2018 11:40 AM

As charter school enrollment increases, 35 new ones want to open in NC in 2020

October 02, 2018 04:20 PM

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NC State, ECU to agree to play football game on Dec. 1 to make up for hurricane cancellations

Sports

NC State, ECU to agree to play football game on Dec. 1 to make up for hurricane cancellations

October 02, 2018 03:58 PM

Canes’ Darling to be sidelined for couple of weeks

October 02, 2018 12:26 PM

‘We haven’t accomplished anything’ yet ... Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon awaits ‘results’

October 02, 2018 10:43 AM

Attorney says adidas executive admits $40,000 payment to deliver Dennis Smith Jr. to NC State

October 02, 2018 03:30 PM

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’You can’t go back and build over and over.’ But buying out homes won’t be cheap.

Politics

’You can’t go back and build over and over.’ But buying out homes won’t be cheap.

October 02, 2018 06:25 PM

Schools in areas damaged by storm can waive 20 attendance days, NC leaders agree

October 02, 2018 12:29 PM

‘We need your help:’ Florence victims call on lawmakers to spend more on recovery

October 02, 2018 05:36 PM

Federal help is on the way for college students affected by Hurricane Florence

October 02, 2018 06:04 PM

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Before you accuse someone of racism, look in the mirror

Opinion

Before you accuse someone of racism, look in the mirror

October 02, 2018 05:55 PM

Passing a NC voter ID amendment would create a 21st century poll tax

October 02, 2018 06:02 PM

Letters: Tenants also have a role in evictions

October 02, 2018 02:03 PM

NC’s small towns need to team up on utilities and other services

October 01, 2018 04:02 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Amazon is going to start paying a $15 minimum wage. That’s good news in the Triangle.

Amazon’s new minimum wage will be a boost for Garner’s Amazon distribution center which will employ 1,500 people. It could also lead to higher entry level wages in other businesses.

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Attorney says adidas executive admits $40,000 payment to deliver Dennis Smith Jr. to NC State

October 02, 2018 03:30 PM

WRAL meteorologist to retire after 25 years at the station

October 02, 2018 10:08 AM

This is a big get for Kevin Keatts. Four-star guard Jalen Lecque chooses NC State.

October 02, 2018 10:19 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 1, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 1, 2018

October 02, 2018 06:58 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Virginia

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Virginia

September 30, 2018 12:26 AM

Photos from IBMA and Wide Open Bluegrass 2018

Photos from IBMA and Wide Open Bluegrass 2018

September 29, 2018 09:07 PM

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Colbert’s children’s book about Trump’s visit to NC will benefit the Carolinas

Stephen Colbert joked about President Trump’s interest in a washed-up yacht during a trip to New Bern, NC, after Hurricane Florence. Now the “Whose Boat is This Boat?” book will be published with proceeds helping North and South Carolina.

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WRAL meteorologist to retire after 25 years at the station

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WRAL meteorologist to retire after 25 years at the station

October 02, 2018 10:08 AM

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Chef Scott Crawford is planning a new steakhouse. But the opening is a few years away.

living

Chef Scott Crawford is planning a new steakhouse. But the opening is a few years away.

October 02, 2018 09:00 AM

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