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Heroic rescue: Video shows Good Samaritans saving driver from sinking SUV
Heroic rescue: Video shows Good Samaritans saving driver from sinking SUV
“It was surreal.”
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January 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Heroic rescue: Video shows Good Samaritans saving driver from sinking SUV
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe economy is weak under Trump: Poll
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe economy is weak under Trump: Poll
55% say the economy’s caused “financial strains” on their family.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe economy is weak under Trump: Poll
Chance of snow, highs in mid-30s Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
Chance of snow, highs in mid-30s Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Temperatures this evening fall through the 40s with skies remaining partly cloudy until late evening. Clouds start increasing after 8 p.m., leaving us with cloudy skie…
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January 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Chance of snow, highs in mid-30s Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
NC Sen. Thom Tillis reacts after Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland; 'Bad for America'
NC Sen. Thom Tillis reacts after Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland; ‘Bad for America’
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP/WGHP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition…
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January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NC Sen. Thom Tillis reacts after Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland; 'Bad for America'
Five tigers rescued from Honduras arrive at North Carolina sanctuary
Five tigers rescued from Honduras arrive at North Carolina sanctuary
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Carolina Tiger Rescue announced the safe arrival of all five tigers from Honduras, according to a Facebook post. The tigers arrived Friday at the Global Federation of…
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January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Five tigers rescued from Honduras arrive at North Carolina sanctuary
Missing boater rescued in North Carolina after Coast Guard search
Missing boater rescued in North Carolina after Coast Guard search
OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) — A missing boater was found Sunday after it was reported by family that he had not returned from a solo fishing trip, according to U.S. Coast Guard East. Assisted by…
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January 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Missing boater rescued in North Carolina after Coast Guard search
Raleigh Convention Center hosts first event since roof fire shuttered doors last month
Raleigh Convention Center hosts first event since roof fire shuttered doors last month
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s go time for athletes at the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend as the building opens its doors for the first major event since a roof fire shut it down last month. T…
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January 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Raleigh Convention Center hosts first event since roof fire shuttered doors last month
3 women arrested after high-speed chase ends on US 264 in North Carolina, deputies say
3 women arrested after high-speed chase ends on US 264 in North Carolina, deputies say
Three Greenville women were arrested following a high-speed chase that ended when the driver finally stopped along U.S. 64/264 near Zebulon late Friday morning, the Wake County Sheriff’s Offi…
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January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
3 women arrested after high-speed chase ends on US 264 in North Carolina, deputies say
North Carolina man facing child sex crimes in after sheriff says he was impersonating high school student
North Carolina man facing child sex crimes in after sheriff says he was impersonating high school student
A man attempting to impersonate a student at a high school in Red Springs, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
North Carolina man facing child sex crimes in after sheriff says he was impersonating high school student
South Carolina man arrested in connection with organized dogfighting ring
South Carolina man arrested in connection with organized dogfighting ring
Justin Elzer King was arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty, criminal conspiracy, and drug distribution after SLED officials seized pitbull-type dogs from his property and fou…
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January 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
South Carolina man arrested in connection with organized dogfighting ring
United in grief: NASCAR family honors lives lost in December Statesville plane crash
United in grief: NASCAR family honors lives lost in December Statesville plane crash
NASCAR fans, friends, and family members gathered at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte to honor the memory of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three other men who tragically died in …
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January 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
United in grief: NASCAR family honors lives lost in December Statesville plane crash
‘Hold my cola’: Man’s antique bottle collection celebrates family and North Carolina roots
‘Hold my cola’: Man’s antique bottle collection celebrates family and North Carolina roots
Johnny made the leap from dairy to soda bottles and says he’s made a lot of friends in the collecting community.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
‘Hold my cola’: Man’s antique bottle collection celebrates family and North Carolina roots
VIDEO: Fisherman spots humpback whales along North Carolina coast
VIDEO: Fisherman spots humpback whales along North Carolina coast
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man fishing along the North Carolina coast shared with CBS 17 videos of two sea creatures a little too big to capture with a rod. Ryan Cooper, originally from Clayto…
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January 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
VIDEO: Fisherman spots humpback whales along North Carolina coast
North Carolina auditor says state could save millions by cutting long-vacant jobs; 190 have been empty for 5+ years
North Carolina auditor says state could save millions by cutting long-vacant jobs; 190 have been empty for 5+ years
A new report from the Office of the State Auditor suggests North Carolina could save millions of dollars by eliminating vacant jobs at the state level.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
North Carolina auditor says state could save millions by cutting long-vacant jobs; 190 have been empty for 5+ years
More retailers impacted by penny shortage: How they're responding
Penny shortage: How you may be impacted as more retailers hit
You may be able to earn a little extra dough thanks to the penny shortage.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
More retailers impacted by penny shortage: How they're responding
Social Security: What is the minimum amount a retiree is entitled to?
Social Security: What is the minimum amount a retiree is entitled to?
Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social Security Administration.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Social Security: What is the minimum amount a retiree is entitled to?
Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines
Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines
(NEXSTAR) – After Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “turned the food pyramid upside down,” health experts are weighing in on what they see as the most worrying – and positive – asp…
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January 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines
Crash with injuries closes NC 68 North in Greensboro between Gallimore Dairy Road, Americhase Drive
Crash with injuries closes NC 68 North in Greensboro between Gallimore Dairy Road, Americhase Drive
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The northbound lanes of NC 68 are closed between Gallimore Dairy Road and Americhase Drive due to a crash with injuries, according to the Greensboro Police Department. Mot…
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January 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Crash with injuries closes NC 68 North in Greensboro between Gallimore Dairy Road, Americhase Drive
Both sides on edge as Supreme Court appears poised to uphold transgender athlete bans
Both sides on edge as Supreme Court appears poised to uphold transgender athlete bans
Both those for and against transgender athlete bans are on the edge of their seats after oral arguments at the Supreme Court this week, where a majority of the justices seemed open to allowing the …
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January 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Both sides on edge as Supreme Court appears poised to uphold transgender athlete bans
Ocasio-Cortez ramps up fight with Vance amid 2028 speculation
Ocasio-Cortez ramps up fight with Vance amid 2028 speculation
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is increasingly taking aim at Vice President Vance, her possible opponent in a 2028 presidential matchup, should she choose to launch a White House bid. …
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January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Ocasio-Cortez ramps up fight with Vance amid 2028 speculation
High Point store clerk charged after customer shot, killed at Circle K, police say
High Point store clerk charged after customer shot, killed at Circle K, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man working at a gas station in High Point has been charged after a shooting left a customer critically injured, according to police. At about 6:40 p.m. on Monday,…
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January 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM
High Point store clerk charged after customer shot, killed at Circle K, police say
Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests
Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests
ICE has also been accused of detaining four Oglala Sioux tribal members this week.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests
Woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal, report says
Woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal, report says
21 incidents have been reported in connection to Revenge of the Mummy since its 2004 opening date.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal, report says
911 call, police radio released in Luigi Mangione arrest: 'He looked like the CEO shooter'
911 call, police radio released in Luigi Mangione arrest: ‘He looked like the CEO shooter’
The 911 call and police radio audio in Luigi Mangione’s arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania were released Friday to Nexstar’s WTAJ News.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
911 call, police radio released in Luigi Mangione arrest: 'He looked like the CEO shooter'
Quarterback Darian Mensah leaving Duke, entering transfer portal on last day
Quarterback Darian Mensah leaving Duke, entering transfer portal on last day
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke’s football program caught quite a surprise in the closing hours of the transfer portal. Quarterback Darian Mensah is leaving the program after all, according to a social …
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January 17, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Quarterback Darian Mensah leaving Duke, entering transfer portal on last day