National
Fourteen emails in 4 months: Records show Masterson’s work at alleged ‘no-show job’
Updated October 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
NC Reality Check
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Wake County
A Garner library closed for construction. Librarians say sickening fumes the real reason.
Updated October 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Business
Charlotte banks can force employees back to the office. It’s coming with a cost.
Updated October 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Food & Drink
‘Black build up’ on ice scoop holders: Durham restaurant gets ‘B’ grade
October 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Orange County
Chapel Hill, Carrboro may merge their police departments. Where talks stand.
Updated October 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Politics & Government
NC’s gas tax holiday is evident at the pump, though less so for diesel
October 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Elections
Fact check: How Eastern NC congressional candidates view immigration enforcement
October 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Food & Drink
Popular lobster pop food truck won’t return to NC State Fair over new vendor fees
Updated October 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Local
After GA rollercoaster death this week, how do we know NC State Fair rides are safe?
Updated October 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
National
Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race
Updated October 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Politics & Government
What a developer’s court win could mean for Raleigh’s data center rules
October 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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North Carolina
Missing, likely murdered, from the same rural NC county — all of them Black
October 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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