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Nov 15, 2026 · 1:48
A Johnston County mother is running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to support a foster-care organization, SpaceX’s Starship returned to Earth and was caught by…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:10
Raleigh-Durham International Airport travelers faced cascading flight cancellations and delays after a rare nationwide FAA ground stop, full operations resumed following a more…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:29
The Carolina Hurricanes activated captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of their game against Seattle in Helsinki and placed Mike Reilly on waivers, while U.S. economic…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:24
Emergency crews in Durham are working to contain a water main break near the Streets at Southpoint, Aaron Goodwin has spoken about the emotional fallout following his estranged…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:05
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking the driver of a white Dodge Ram pickup in a Durham County hit-and-run that left pedestrian Windy Michelle Bixler with…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:19
A nationwide FAA ground stop caused extensive delays and stranded travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport before flights gradually resumed Saturday morning, and North…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:59
A nationwide air traffic control outage tied to antiquated equipment caused more than 2,500 flight cancellations and a four-hour ground stop, with officials warning of lingering…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:44
Freeze and frost warnings are in effect across parts of the Triangle as unseasonably cold temperatures are expected through the weekend, Granville County’s district attorney has…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:45
North Carolinians will receive $1.66 million in restitution under a multistate settlement with Acima Digital over deceptive rent-to-own practices, a Raleigh man charged with…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:54
The IRS raised the 2027 401(k) contribution limit to $25,500 with higher catch-up amounts for older workers, the median monthly mortgage payment fell to a six-week low of $2,755…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:43
Nvidia confirmed Jensen Huang’s immediate resignation as president, CEO, and board member, with CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO and earnings set for November 17, The News and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:35
WakeMed and Atrium Health agreed to five-year caps on rate increases for privately insured patients with enforcement still unsettled and FTC approval pending, North Carolina…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:48
A century-old call for a Durham County hospital is recalled, North Carolina’s incoming members of Congress attend freshman orientation as a close Fifth District race continues…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:28
Alexia Umansky, Candace Cameron Bure, and Collin Gosselin won season five of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, DJ Khaled said he lost 90 pounds with the help of Wegovy…
Nov 13, 2026 · 2:09
Durham faces a deepening drought that could soon force Stage 3 water restrictions, Julianne Hough responded to her brother Derek Hough’s joke about sibling dance intimacy on…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:48
A Wake County grand jury indicted former state Representative Jason Saine and Greater Carolina treasurer David Coble on felony charges including obtaining property by false…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:08
Durham city leaders launched a $1.65 million public-private partnership aimed at helping 400 people secure permanent housing by June 2027, Nvidia investors are reassessing the…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:05
The American Cancer Society issued updated prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending PSA testing every two years for average-risk men aged 50 to 69 and starting at 45 for…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:07
Tyler Cameron and Tate Madden are preparing for their first holiday season as expectant parents while managing their pets and careers, Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen made a rare…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:37
Wingstop is working to reverse a U.S. traffic slump despite a lowered outlook and a bullish analyst target, investors are evaluating a rules-based income ETF that rotates between…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:53
NC State University police warned that uninvited dorm-room tours tied to a viral trend could lead to criminal charges, Wake County implemented a hiring freeze for most government…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:14
Microsoft is working to resolve widespread Exchange Online and Teams connectivity issues while restoring Teams service, Jen Affleck detailed the financial strain and alleged…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:30
Palo Alto Networks CEO warned that major cyber breaches are likely as companies face costly security upgrades ahead of closely watched quarterly results, Just Ice Tea launched a…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:39
A South Carolina magistrate denied bond for Michael Comer, who is accused of burying his 11-month-old son alive in a dog crate, and a coalition of advocacy groups filed a lawsuit…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:23
NC State University proposes a 3 percent undergraduate tuition increase for 2027–28 along with targeted graduate program increases, the Raleigh Christmas Parade will return…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:39
Peacock’s adaptation of The Good Daughter makes structural changes to Karin Slaughter’s novel, including introducing Rose Byrne’s character earlier and restructuring the sisters’…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:05
North Carolina State University condemned hazing at Sigma Nu and barred the chapter from campus for at least four years amid a criminal investigation, sports broadcaster Dan…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:12
The Children’s Place is shutting all branded stores and shifting to final liquidation after Chapter 11 bankruptcy, organizers have filed an application for a Dreamville-branded…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:21
Boeing is cutting about 2,500 jobs in its commercial airplane division amid production delays, Britney Spears is reportedly focusing on a private life and family relationships…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:53
Federal spending cuts under the Department of Government Efficiency removed $470 million from tribal climate and energy initiatives, new U.S. unemployment claims rose to 200,000…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:08
A Wake County grand jury indicted former North Carolina state Representative Jason Saine and nonprofit treasurer David Coble on felony embezzlement and false-pretenses charges…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:28
Target expanded its rapid delivery network with nearly 30% more same-day and next-day orders and 8.7% digital comparable sales growth, contrasting with Costco’s warehouse-focused…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:31
Republican incumbent Greg Murphy conceded North Carolina’s Third Congressional District race to Democrat Raymond Smith after provisional ballots gave Smith a nearly 300-vote lead…
Nov 12, 2026 · 0:42
Triangle communities marked Veterans Day with an annual pre-dawn Honor Run and a wreath-laying ceremony at North Carolina State University, Carys Veterans Freedom Park hosted a…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:36
A driver faces felony charges following a fatal crash that struck twenty-one cyclists in Apex, and the head of XPengs flying car affiliate criticized Teslas Roadster…
Nov 11, 2026 · 0:52
World War Two veteran George Chall celebrated his 104th birthday in Pittsboro, the National World War Two Museum moved to preserve his wartime medical service in its official…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:04
Bank of America cautioned that Targets margin pressures could derail its recent stock rally, investor Michael Burry took profits on a successful short position against…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:34
Apex and Cary officials are weighing the deployment of airborne chemical sensors as they continue investigating recurring sewer-like odors, while Raleigh police have charged both…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:48
President Donald Trump announced plans to phase out nearly four billion dollars in annual U.S. military aid to Israel, regional weekend events across the Triangle are headlined…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:56
Longtime North Carolina broadcaster Scott Mason has announced the launch of an independent video podcast following his departure from WRAL, former NFL coach Rex Ryan has…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:47
Bank of America downgraded Wix amid slowing partner growth and rising AI acquisition costs, Russias ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died suddenly at age…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:50
Connor Wood advanced to the Dancing With the Stars semifinals, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck addressed safety concerns regarding his departure from the Winnipeg Jets, and…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:07
Newly counted provisional ballots narrowed Republican Representative Pat Harrigan’s lead over Democratic challenger Ashley Bell into recount territory in North Carolina’s Tenth…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:02
Saint Augustine’s University has avoided filing an immediate Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan by requesting an extension through January 2027 to address $74 million in debt, the…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:24
Geico is cutting car insurance premiums despite rising claim costs eroding its profitability, a Virginia jury convicted Naresh Bhatt of first-degree murder in the death of his…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:11
Duke Energy secured narrow county rezoning approval for an LNG storage facility to support AI data center power demand, environmental advocates voiced opposition over ratepayer…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:39
The Durham Planning Commission rejected two suburban residential developments over infrastructure concerns, the commission unanimously recommended approval for an affordable…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:51
Palantir has partnered with AmeriLife to deploy artificial intelligence across life insurance and retirement operations, Morgan Stanley is recommending investors buy shares of…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:02
Durham police arrested a woman after determining a bomb threat at an Amtrak train station was not credible, while Fayetteville investigators are probing an isolated early morning…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:16
Veterans across central North Carolina were honored with state civilian awards and service projects, a campaign launched nationwide to increase public recognition and support for…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:59
Generation X has surpassed Baby Boomers as the demographic with the highest rate of life insurance ownership, national restaurant and coffee chains are offering complimentary…
Nov 11, 2026 · 0:59
The University of North Carolina Board of Trustees is considering a ten percent tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduates starting in 2027, campus officials are proposing…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:05
A fatal collision involving thirty bicyclists in Wake County has renewed scrutiny on North Carolina roadway safety laws, businesses nationwide are offering Veterans Day discounts…
Nov 11, 2026 · 0:40
The North Carolina men’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Wyoming seventy-six to sixty-three on Tuesday night, the Tar Heels improved to three and zero on the…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:37
Veteran actor Stacy Keach has died at age eighty-five, Deutsche Bank projects SpaceX may earn over half its fourth-quarter revenue by renting artificial intelligence computing…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:58
Comcast has offered temporary internet speed upgrades ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI release, an Idaho man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for plotting an attack on behalf…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:41
North Carolina environmental regulators ordered Chemours to expand cleanup efforts following persistent PFAS drinking water contamination, while the University of North Carolina…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:29
Veterans gathered across Durham for Veterans Day ceremonies, Durham Technical Community College dedicated a memorial bench honoring World War II soldier Booker T. Spicely, and a…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:46
A hotter-than-expected October inflation report has heightened expectations for larger Federal Reserve interest-rate increases, benchmark Treasury yields climbed to five percent…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:33
North Carolina House Democratic Leader Robert Reives outlined an upcoming legislative agenda focused on lowering the cost of living, while members of the Sigma Nu fraternity at…
Nov 10, 2026 · 2:03
Mercer International has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure approximately 1.6 billion dollars in debt, former comedian Russell Brand has received a…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:25
Representative Virginia Foxx has taken a narrow lead over Chuck Hubbard in North Carolinas tight Fifth Congressional District race as provisional ballots are processed, while…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:31
North Carolina House Minority Leader Robert Reives outlined his agenda as incoming speaker, Asian fusion chain Bul Box closed its location near N.C. State University, and…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:56
North Carolina House Democrats announced plans to prioritize cannabis reform next year, Chapel Hill restaurant Bandido’s Mexican Cafe revealed it will close permanently after 31…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:17
Downtown Raleigh is preparing for its eighty-second annual Christmas Parade featuring over one hundred entries, while the Internal Revenue Service has announced tax year 2027…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:47
Raven Gates revealed her three-year-old son has been diagnosed with hyperlexia and a severe speech delay, Jordon Hudson filed a lawsuit alleging invasion of privacy over leaked…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:53
UNC Chapel Hill has broken ground on its first new dormitories in over twenty years, Saint Augustine’s University faces a crucial bankruptcy hearing regarding the redevelopment…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:31
North Carolina State University suspended its Sigma Nu fraternity chapter following a police investigation into severe hazing and drug use, while incoming state House leader…
Nov 10, 2026 · 2:03
A Raleigh man faces multiple charges after a fatal pedestrian collision on Spring Forest Road, the latest Social Security Trustees report projected the retirement trust fund will…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:52
Recent health inspections resulted in top marks across Durham County alongside violations in Wake County, North Carolina public schools prepare to close statewide for Veterans…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:48
Triangle communities are holding regional ceremonies to observe Veterans Day, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing back against an impeachment resolution introduced over the…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:55
North Carolina officials are weighing the dissolution of two financially troubled towns, a Virginia murder defendant testified that he dismembered his wifes body following what…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:21
The North Carolina Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Governor Josh Steins challenge against legislative limits on executive appointments, while Starbucks has launched…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:40
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended recent military strikes while rejecting a House impeachment effort led by Representative Thomas Massie, measles cases in the United States…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:35
Three Durham nursing homes earned top national ratings in the latest U.S. News evaluation, UNC Chapel Hill trustees are considering out-of-state tuition hikes alongside planning…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:09
North Carolina hemp retailers are facing imminent federal bans on synthetic THC products, an upcoming regulation that caps THC at zero point four milligrams and effectively…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:02
A London court sentenced comedian Russell Brand to ten and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault, police confirmed ongoing investigations into separate rape…
Nov 10, 2026 · 2:02
The Daily Tar Heel editorial board endorsed several key candidates including Nida Allam for Congress, Federal Reserve officials signaled potential interest rate hikes driven by…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:58
Morgan Stanley analysts project a potential S&P 500 test of the 7,100 level before a year-end rally, Bed Bath & Beyond opened its first standalone brick-and-mortar store since…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:05
Durhams municipal reservoirs have dwindled to seventy-eight days of accessible water amid persistent drought, city officials are weighing stricter Stage Three water restrictions…
Nov 10, 2026 · 0:50
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting to present a 340 million dollar plan to widen U.S. Route 64 to six lanes between Apex and Cary,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:45
A suspected impaired driver faces criminal charges after killing a cyclist and injuring seven others in Holly Springs, the future of NC States Sigma Nu fraternity house remains…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:34
The Country Music Association addressed public backlash after denying veteran singer Sammy Kershaw red carpet access at its sixtieth anniversary awards show, comedian Russell…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:24
A seventy-six-year-old driver faces nineteen charges after a fatal crash involving thirty cyclists in Raleigh, North Carolina health officials confirmed nine flu-related deaths…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:44
A 76-year-old driver faces multiple charges after a fatal crash involving cyclists in Wake County, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell slightly to 7.18 percent, and the…
Nov 9, 2026 · 2:05
North Carolinas State Bureau of Investigation issued new guidance to tighten oversight on automated license plate readers after a pilot captured nearly 320 million tags, while a…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:34
North Carolina campaigns face a statutory deadline to remove political signs from public roads, while congressional Democrats prepare oversight hearings and budget restrictions…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:49
Justin Guarini reflected on rebuilding his career after early commercial setbacks, Danielle Fishel addressed workplace tensions and setting boundaries on the set of Girl Meets…
Nov 9, 2026 · 2:00
Acumen Pharmaceuticals is halting development of its Alzheimer’s drug and cutting 90 percent of its workforce following a failed clinical trial, Costco has surpassed Kroger to…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:40
Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims is issuing refunds following customer backlash over its holiday advent calendar, British comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to ten and a half…
Nov 9, 2026 · 0:55
A North Carolina driver has been charged with driving while impaired and felony death by vehicle after allegedly striking a group of thirty cyclists, prosecutors report that one…
Nov 9, 2026 · 2:00
A North Carolina judge gave prosecutors thirty days to respond to a new trial motion in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case, state voters approved two constitutional amendments…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:49
House lawmakers face a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship docked in Galveston,…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:29
A Clayton woman faces an upgraded involuntary manslaughter charge following a fatal June crash involving drugs and speeding, while Democratic Senator Haseeb Fatmi secured…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:34
Stephen Colletti and Alex Weaver released their first holiday card following the birth of their son, Olivia Culpo and her children attended an NFL game to support Christian…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:23
The Triangle region is bracing for the coldest air of the season with widespread frost and freezing temperatures expected this week, while Charlotte soul food staple Mr. Charles…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:33
Police in Chapel Hill arrested a man in connection with a commercial fire on Franklin Street, and a fatal house fire caused by a space heater in Union County prompted local…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:15
North Carolina State University has ordered the Sigma Nu fraternity to vacate its house following hazing allegations and a criminal probe, and the College Football Playoff…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:50
Target has launched an exclusive 350-item Harry Potter holiday collection ahead of the franchises television reboot, SanDisk shares have fallen 64% from their June peak amid…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:41
CoreWeave is negotiating with Texas officials to protect its data center expansion from proposed construction freezes, and fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean crew member who…
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