Elections
Fact check: Where NC’s 1st District candidates stand on the economy
October 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Politics & Government
Without greenhouse gas limits, Duke Energy claims it will save $10 billion
Updated October 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
State Politics
How much of NC’s gas tax relief would actually reach the pump, and how soon?
Updated October 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Local
Fraudsters target Triangle residents with dog-sitting scams. How they work
October 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Elections
Fact check: Where NC’s 1st District candidates stand on immigration
Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Real Estate News
Trump administration investigating Wells Fargo over minority homeownership efforts
Updated October 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Business
Duke Energy, data center giants agree on new rules for large power users in NC
Updated October 8, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Food & Drink
Chicken on floor, live roaches in kitchen: 3 Triangle restaurants get 'B’ grades
October 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Elections
Fact check: Ad targets NC Democratic candidate’s donations and political ties
Updated October 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Politics & Government
What NCDOT would lose and drivers would gain by suspending NC’s gas taxes
Updated October 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
State Politics
How NC lawmakers can call a special session — and why they rejected Stein’s call
October 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Wake County
Cary staff fielded ICE office space inquiry. Why wasn’t council told?
Updated October 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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