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Entering the game, the Wolfpack didn’t have any signature wins but it didn’t have any bad losses, either. Georgia Tech changed that.
‘Gonna have to grit it out’: NC State’s loss to GT hurts NCAA Tournament resume
Entering the game, the Wolfpack didn’t have any signature wins but it didn’t have any bad losses, either. Georgia Tech changed that.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Entering the game, the Wolfpack didn’t have any signature wins but it didn’t have any bad losses, either. Georgia Tech changed that.
Our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Sundays.
NC Gov. Josh Stein criticizes legislature for ‘politicized’ UNC System boards
Our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Sundays.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Sundays.
Looking to revamp your beauty routine? Shop Ulta's Love Your Skin Event this week for deals on skincare, from Tarte to COSRX and more.
Shop Ulta's Love Your Skin Event for Top Deals on Skincare
Looking to revamp your beauty routine? Shop Ulta's Love Your Skin Event this week for deals on skincare, from Tarte to COSRX and more.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Looking to revamp your beauty routine? Shop Ulta's Love Your Skin Event this week for deals on skincare, from Tarte to COSRX and more.
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
Cameron Boozer’s monster performance lifts Duke basketball to rout of Stanford
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
Mega Millions ticket hits a big prize at NC grocery store. Does the winner know?
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
UNC basketball goes 0-for-West Coast. What went wrong in stunning loss to Cal
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
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January 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
For a man who made millions by slapping his name on buildings and various products, President Donald...
Commentary: Trump tarnished the image of Christianity, and now he's dragging down the police
For a man who made millions by slapping his name on buildings and various products, President Donald...
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January 18, 2026 at 5:50 AM
For a man who made millions by slapping his name on buildings and various products, President Donald...
Charlotte couldn’t keep pace with Warriors in 136-116 defeat.
Why LaMelo Ball came off bench in Hornets’ loss to Steph Curry-led Golden State
Charlotte couldn’t keep pace with Warriors in 136-116 defeat.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Charlotte couldn’t keep pace with Warriors in 136-116 defeat.
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
1 killed in Harnett County crash; authorities looking for driver
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
Charlotte murder suspect on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list captured in Mexico
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
Suspected ‘TikTok trickster’ arrested in Cary, bond increased to $500,000
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
NC State basketball falls to Georgia Tech at home. Observations from the ACC loss
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
Cameron Boozer’s monster performance lifts Duke basketball to rout of Stanford
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The Duke Blue Devils completed a California sweep as Cameron Boozer scored 30 points in a lopsided win over the Stanford Cardinal.
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”
NC tiger sanctuary rescues 5 big cats in Honduras, flies them home to safety
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”
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January 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
Mega Millions ticket hits a big prize at NC grocery store. Does the winner know?
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
bit.ly
January 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The numbers matched those on all five white balls to win $1 million, officials said. With the new built-in multiplier, the prize doubled.
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
UNC basketball goes 0-for-West Coast. What went wrong in stunning loss to Cal
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
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January 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
California sent UNC back to Chapel Hill with a second loss on its West Coast swing. What went wrong for the Tar Heels?
As of Saturday morning, the National Weather Service predicts wet snow on Sunday afternoon — with accumulation mainly on elevated surfaces.
This weekend could bring snow to the Triangle. But it won’t be much.
As of Saturday morning, the National Weather Service predicts wet snow on Sunday afternoon — with accumulation mainly on elevated surfaces.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
As of Saturday morning, the National Weather Service predicts wet snow on Sunday afternoon — with accumulation mainly on elevated surfaces.
Deputies seized a kilo of cocaine, guns and cash in one of the NC county’s largest busts of a cockfighting ring in its history.
Deputies bust cockfighting ring, find 400 roosters in cages, NC sheriff says
Deputies seized a kilo of cocaine, guns and cash in one of the NC county’s largest busts of a cockfighting ring in its history.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Deputies seized a kilo of cocaine, guns and cash in one of the NC county’s largest busts of a cockfighting ring in its history.
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
1 killed in Harnett County crash; authorities looking for driver
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Passenger died in crash, driver fled.
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
Charlotte murder suspect on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list captured in Mexico
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Authorities searched for the suspect in the killing of a Showmars Restaurant worker for nearly a decade.
It happened near a school on the Marine base, officials said.
Off-duty police officer dies in ‘security incident’ at Camp Lejeune, NC cops say
It happened near a school on the Marine base, officials said.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
It happened near a school on the Marine base, officials said.
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
Suspected ‘TikTok trickster’ arrested in Cary, bond increased to $500,000
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Brenton Fillers, 56, is wanted in Spanish Fort, Alabama, for felony larceny. His bond was increased tenfold when a police chief raised concerns.
The property includes about 150 feet of waterfront access through landscaped paths to a dock. Many areas of the home look out to the lake.
‘Picturesque oasis.’ See home for sale on private North Carolina mountains lake.
The property includes about 150 feet of waterfront access through landscaped paths to a dock. Many areas of the home look out to the lake.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The property includes about 150 feet of waterfront access through landscaped paths to a dock. Many areas of the home look out to the lake.
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
NC State basketball falls to Georgia Tech at home. Observations from the ACC loss
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The Wolfpack offense struggled all afternoon, with Darrion Williams and Paul McNeil scoring a combined 19 points.
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”
NC tiger sanctuary rescues 5 big cats in Honduras, flies them home to safety
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
“All will receive exceptional veterinary care, species-specific enrichment, thoughtful nutrition and access to large, naturalistic habitat.”