Elections
Fact check: Ad attacks GOP candidate in NC over Trump-backed cuts to benefits
Updated October 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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National
Cowboys-Ravens game felt like Tony Romo’s end as CBS’ top NFL color announcer
Updated September 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM
National
U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map
Updated September 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Local
These loans promised no hidden fees. NC borrowers found a much bigger problem.
September 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Elections
Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper prompted FEMA workers to skip homes
Updated October 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Education
Can religious freedom override equal protection in a Wake school classroom?
Updated September 24, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Politics & Government
Along NC roads, the signs of Helene’s destruction are still hiding in plain sight
Updated September 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Politics & Government
Two years after Helene, NC roads are open but much rebuilding work lies ahead
Updated September 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Politics & Government
Chemours still leaking ‘forever chemicals,’ violating NC court order, group says
Updated September 24, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Orange County
$65 a year to check out Chapel Hill library books approved. When will it start?
Updated September 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Wake County
What challenges could WakeMed-Atrium merger run into as state and feds consider it?
September 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Food & Drink
‘Uncovered meats,’ lots of flies: 5 Triangle restaurants get ‘B’ scores
September 22, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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