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New reports show how much Whatley trails Cooper in NC Senate fundraising
Updated October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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During chilly Charlotte show, Ed Sheeran talked about almost everything. Almost.
October 18, 2026 at 9:57 AM
National
Two killed, multiple injured when truck hits crowd at Wichita youth soccer game
Updated October 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
National
Alex Murdaugh to appear at Friday hearing where lawyers will argue DNA, gun issues
Updated October 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM
National
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce praised for supporting Taylor Swift at her workplace
Updated October 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
National
Edmiston family threatens to sue Sea Tow audio engineer over Nolan Wells-related posts
Updated October 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Elections
We asked four candidates for NC’s Senate seat what they’d do if they win
Updated October 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
National
Latest updates: ‘Life-threatening’ Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Destin
Updated October 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
National
Mississippi Coast no longer in Hurricane Isaias ‘cone of uncertainty’
Updated October 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
National
These social media stars are facing defamation lawsuits from friends of Nolan Wells
Updated October 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Elections
NC’s Michael Whatley pauses TV ads for Senate election as campaign rethinks strategy
Updated October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
National
10 p.m.: First Tropical Storm Isaias warnings issued for South MS, including hurricane warning
Updated October 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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