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LATEST FROM JOSH SHAFFER
Local
Handcuffed activists, dead dogwoods, Velvet Cloak — This day in Triangle history
July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Local
It’s been 20 years since Raleigh reopened Fayetteville Street. How’s it doing?
July 20, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Local
Junior Johnson sells his house, bank robber nabs $5k — Today in Triangle history
July 20, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Local
Richard Petty’s new car and baseball-loving bear cub — Today in Triangle history
July 19, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Wake County
Wake DA: Criminal investigation continues into Cary financial misconduct
Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Local
A baseball game beats boring meetings — Today in Triangle history
Updated July 16, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Local
New owner keeps longtime mom-and-pop hardware open, locally owned and downtown
Updated July 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Local
A rum ship & this piggy goes to market — Today in Triangle history
Updated July 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM