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News

36 Horses Killed in North Carolina Boarding Stable Fire

Blaze destroys 15,000-square-foot facility, leaving only 7 horses alive

North Carolina Coach Optimistic About Caleb Wilson's Hand Injury

NC State, UNC set for top-20 ACC showdown

Science

Dare County GIS Launches New Drone Map Showing Hatteras Island Erosion

Interactive map allows public to view and compare drone imagery of coastal erosion over time

North Carolina Awards $2.4M in Science Museum Grants

Novant Symposium Highlights AI, Robotics in Neuroscience's Future

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Sports

No. 16 North Carolina Faces Injuries, Rivals NC State

Tar Heels look to win second straight without star freshman Caleb Wilson against tough Wolfpack squad.

No. 3 Duke Routs Syracuse 101-64

UNC's Caleb Wilson Sidelined with Hand Injury

YouTube Star MrBeast Urged to Fund ECU Football

No. 16 UNC Faces N.C. State in Lone Rivalry Showdown

Travel

North Carolina Governor Highlights Ski Industry's Economic Impact

Governor Josh Stein visits Appalachian Ski Mtn. to promote winter tourism in Western North Carolina

Ski Resorts Packed for President's Saturday

Asheville passenger rail could bring $1B economic boost

Economics

NC Energy Report Warns of Looming Rate Hikes

Electricity bills could rise 40-60% over next 15 years, state task force finds

Americans Ditch Coffee Shop Runs as Prices Soar

Soaring Coffee Prices Disrupt Americans' Daily Routines

Crime

Two men charged in Pitt County home invasion, held on ICE detainers

Suspects Jonathan Garcia-Larios and Zaid Mayen were in the country illegally, authorities say.

Police Officer Injured in Wilmington Intersection Crash

North Carolina Highway Patrol searches for driver in Wilmington chase

Four arrested in North Carolina theft ring

One dead in Durham train collision
Upcoming events

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Davidson College Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball

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Hell's Kitchen (Touring)

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Dirty Dancing in Concert
Holidays today

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National Drink Wine Day

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Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

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National Battery Day

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National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
Birthdays today

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Dr. Dre

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John Travolta
North Carolina news
Politics

Judge Dismisses Novel Climate Case Against North Carolina Utility

North Carolina Sees Voter Registration Shifts Ahead of Primaries

Asheville and Buncombe County Defend DEI Policies Against GOP Allegations

North Carolina House District 99 Candidates Discuss Stances Ahead of 2026 Primary
Weather

Daily Forecast for Conover, North Carolina

Gov. Stein to Announce North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint

Greensboro Hit by Widespread Power Outage

Daily Forecast for Laurinburg, North Carolina
Entertainment

J. Cole Reveals Tracklist and Themes for 'The Fall-Off' Album

Billy Strings Honored with Key to Asheville

J.Cole Plans Tour Stops in Hometown Fayetteville

Young Artists Shine at Tryon Fine Arts Center Showcase
Health

Charlotte Measles Outbreak Puts Vulnerable Groups at Risk

Teen with Rare Heart Condition Helps Other Patients at Atrium

WakeMed Lifts Visitation Restrictions

Charlotte Woman Saves Husband's Life with CPR During Cardiac Arrest
Lifestyle

Best U.S. State Capitals to Live In 2026

36 Horses Killed in Barn Fire at Former 'Big Lick' Stables in North Carolina

Seniors Struggle to Afford Basic Needs as Costs Rise

Multiple Shaw University Buildings Fail Fire Inspections
Automotive

North Carolina DMV Expands Self-Service Kiosks Across the State

Crash Closes Lanes on I-77 in North Charlotte

Supercharged 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport 6-Speed Auctioned on Bring a Trailer

Pothole on I-440 in Raleigh Damages 20 Cars
Tech

Charlotte Emerges as Next Big Mobile App Development Hub

Ubisoft Cancels 5 Games, Including Prince of Persia Remake

Microsoft Manager Shares Journey from Admin to AI Role

North Carolina's Tech Industry Maintains Momentum in 2026 Report
Business

Charlotte Developer Unveils Plan for Hundreds of Lake Norman Apartments

FedEx Hiring Drivers Across the US

SEN Design Group Abruptly Ceases Operations

Bank of America CEO Sees Improving GDP Outlook, Resilient Consumer Spending
Finance

Short Interest in First Citizens BancShares Drops by 28.2%

Mastercard Expands Digital Finance and AI Reach

Wall Street Zen Upgrades Alpha Modus (NASDAQ:AMOD) to 'Hold'

Bioventus Outperforms Rivals in Key Metrics

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