State Politics
SBI director appears at NC fundraiser. Why ethics experts say that’s a problem
Updated August 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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National
Nolan Wells case: Chilling death threats from Illinois lead to third arrest
Updated August 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
State Politics
Wake DA: Greater Carolina probe expanding to include a look at Florida developer
Updated July 31, 2026 at 9:32 AM
National
California man arrested, accused of Nolan Wells-related death threats toward judge
Updated July 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Real Estate News
Interactive map exposes NC’s housing flaw — apartments banned almost everywhere
July 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Real Estate News
Interactive map: Where apartments are allowed in the Triangle — and where they aren’t
July 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Real Estate News
Wake County turns public land into 200 affordable homes. What's behind the push?
Updated July 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM
North Carolina
CMPD officer arrested for misusing Flock camera system, agency says
Updated July 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Sports
Two more people accuse brother of NASCAR legend of failing to restore classic cars
Updated July 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM
National
New subpoenas target Nolan Wells’ social media, location-tracking accounts
July 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Education
Carolina North offers UNC ‘opportunity’ – if it complies with philosophy prof’s will
Updated July 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
National
Parents of Nolan Wells’ friends, and local officials, told to expect lawsuit
Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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