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DEI now banned in NC public schools. Will it have a ‘chilling’ effect on teachers?
Updated June 25, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Local
What does the latest Census data show about your NC county? Find out here.
Updated June 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Crime
Former Triangle teacher charged in Hinge date assault: Did schools know his past?
Updated June 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Wake County
RPD’s response times have almost doubled. Can Raleigh hire enough officers to fix it?
Updated June 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Wake County
‘An old house:’ Why WakeMed says it needs Atrium merger to fix Raleigh campus
June 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Orange County
Another NC rural party venue is under fire. This time neighbors filed a lawsuit.
June 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Food & Drink
Dirty knives, crab improperly thawing at Durham restaurant: latest inspections
Updated July 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Crime
Attorney, in exclusive interview, says ex-NC State trainer denies sexual abuse
Updated June 22, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Crime
One NC State trainer lawsuit dismissed. Why abuse, accountability questions remain
Updated June 22, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Education
How effective are NC charter schools? Researchers to take a deep look at them
June 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Real Estate News
Rezoning near NC State puts households at risk as owners seek seven-story tower
June 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
State Politics
NC ethics commission dismisses complaint of sexually harassing texts from Mike Causey
Updated June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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