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Updated February 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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UNC baseball embracing win-now approach in transfer portal era
Updated February 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Food & Drink
New Prohibition-era cocktail & cigar lounge opening first NC location in Durham
February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Food & Drink
Elegance lands on Durham’s Geer Street. Here’s a look inside Delancey Tavern
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
North Carolina
People with measles visited Charlotte Lidl store, area QuikTrip, officials say
Updated February 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
North Carolina
NC teen died of exposure in heavy snow, brutal temps, medical examiner rules
Updated February 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Business
‘Athletic country club’: High-end gym opens second Cary site (with child care)
Updated February 9, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Local
NC man spent 11 1/2 years incarcerated. Now he’s bought a prison for $275,000.
Updated February 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Sports
How fake recruiting offers target Charlotte athletes through email, social media
February 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Real Estate News
Rare, 1840s Johnston County cottage saved from demolition. Who rescued it?
Updated February 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Politics & Government
With raises on the line, why NC House Speaker Destin Hall isn’t budging
Updated January 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Food & Drink
New cafe offering banh mi & baked goods is opening soon in the Triangle
Updated February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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