State Politics
NC gives up on its effort to regularly replace vehicle license plates
July 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Politics & Government
NC homeowners pooled Helene relief money for road fix. Their HOA has gone silent
July 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Food & Drink
Undated deli meat & boiled eggs: 3 Triangle restaurants earn ‘B’ grades
July 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Orange County
Vacant and abandoned: Investor‑owned Carrboro homes rack up liens post‑Chantal
Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Orange County
Chantal was ‘off the charts,’ but aftermath offers NC lessons for future storms
Updated July 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Orange County
Floodprone housing remains vacant, families still in hotels a year after Chantal
July 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Politics & Government
DOGE canceled a grant to NC Central using ChatGPT. Now, it’s reinstated.
July 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Latest News
Does NC legislature value teacher experience? Educators react to pay raises
Updated July 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Politics & Government
NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much
Updated July 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Politics & Government
Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth
Updated July 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Food & Drink
Durham restaurant earns ‘C’ for mouse droppings, ants crawling on produce
Updated July 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Politics & Government
NC’s executions stopped almost 20 years ago. Will they resume under Iryna’s Law?
June 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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