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Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years.
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Wake County approves designs for new animal center
Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years.
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The Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026. In its place will be a special one-night event at DPAC called Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community.
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Rhiannon Giddens' Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026
The Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026. In its place will be a special one-night event at DPAC called Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026. In its place will be a special one-night event at DPAC called Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community.
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The report card's authors looked at the condition of stormwater, wastewater, dams, roads, bridges, drinking water, and aviation.
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Civil engineers give North Carolina infrastructure a 'C-minus' in new report card
The report card's authors looked at the condition of stormwater, wastewater, dams, roads, bridges, drinking water, and aviation.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The report card's authors looked at the condition of stormwater, wastewater, dams, roads, bridges, drinking water, and aviation.
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From WFAE: A Charlotte man has been indicted on a federal felony charge for allegedly assaulting officers during immigration enforcement operations in November 2025.
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Federal grand jury indicts Charlotte man accused of assaulting Border Patrol agents
A Charlotte man has been indicted on a federal felony charge for allegedly assaulting officers during immigration enforcement operations in November 2025.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
From WFAE: A Charlotte man has been indicted on a federal felony charge for allegedly assaulting officers during immigration enforcement operations in November 2025.
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The Lumbee Tribe has purchased land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County where it's considering building the state's first casino east of Charlotte.
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Lumbee Tribe buys land off I-95 for possible casino
The Lumbee Tribe has purchased land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County where it's considering building the state's first casino east of Charlotte.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The Lumbee Tribe has purchased land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County where it's considering building the state's first casino east of Charlotte.
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WFAE reports: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties to help alleviate stress placed on energy grids while saving people money on their monthly utility bills.
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Energy rebate program launches in Mecklenburg and Wake counties to help residents save on electricity
This weekend put a strain on energy grids across the East Coast, downing power lines and testing power plants. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality launched an energy rebate program in Mecklen...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
WFAE reports: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties to help alleviate stress placed on energy grids while saving people money on their monthly utility bills.
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With the snow and icy weather winding down, emergency shelters in Wake and Durham counties are planning to close.
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Wake and Durham to close emergency shelters but white flag shelters will remain open
With the snow and icy weather winding down, emergency shelters in Wake and Durham counties are planning to close.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
With the snow and icy weather winding down, emergency shelters in Wake and Durham counties are planning to close.
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A winter storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Triangle on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org.
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Live Updates: Snow and ice blanket central NC
Snow and sleet covered much of central North Carolina Saturday night. Forecaster say more sleet expected Sunday and continue to warn of hazardous driving conditions.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:27 PM
A winter storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Triangle on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org.
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For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org.
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Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.
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5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting
Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.
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The State Highway Patrol says it has responded to more than 200 crashes overnight through 6 a.m. Sunday due to the winter storm. None of them involved fatal injuries.
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For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org.
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Live Updates: Snow and ice blanket central NC
Snow and sleet covered much of central North Carolina Saturday night. Forecaster say more sleet expected Sunday and continue to warn of hazardous driving conditions.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The State Highway Patrol says it has responded to more than 200 crashes overnight through 6 a.m. Sunday due to the winter storm. None of them involved fatal injuries.
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For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org.
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As of 6 p.m., 85% of flights that were scheduled to depart tomorrow from RDU have been canceled. Most airlines have stopped or reduced operations.
For the latest updates on winter storm preparations, head to wunc.org.
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For the latest updates on winter storm preparations, head to wunc.org.
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Live Updates: North Carolina braces for a major winter storm
Forecasters predict that a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain will come through North Carolina starting this Saturday, and is likely to create dangerous icy conditions.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:51 PM
As of 6 p.m., 85% of flights that were scheduled to depart tomorrow from RDU have been canceled. Most airlines have stopped or reduced operations.
For the latest updates on winter storm preparations, head to wunc.org.
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For the latest updates on winter storm preparations, head to wunc.org.
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Among today's winter storm updates:
- NC receives an emergency declaration
- Wake County opens two emergency shelters in Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Sleet and freezing rain are expected to start tonight
- UNC-Chapel Hill declares campus state of emergency
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- NC receives an emergency declaration
- Wake County opens two emergency shelters in Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Sleet and freezing rain are expected to start tonight
- UNC-Chapel Hill declares campus state of emergency
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Live Updates: North Carolina braces for a major winter storm
Forecasters predict that a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain will come through North Carolina starting this Saturday, and is likely to create dangerous icy conditions.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Among today's winter storm updates:
- NC receives an emergency declaration
- Wake County opens two emergency shelters in Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Sleet and freezing rain are expected to start tonight
- UNC-Chapel Hill declares campus state of emergency
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- NC receives an emergency declaration
- Wake County opens two emergency shelters in Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Sleet and freezing rain are expected to start tonight
- UNC-Chapel Hill declares campus state of emergency
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Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press.
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Governor: A person has been shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown
Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press.
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North Carolina has requested and received an emergency declaration from the federal government ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein said at a briefing earlier today.
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Gov. Stein: "It's about time to stay put" as winter storm moves in
A winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet and ice to North Carolina over the weekend. That's expected to result in widespread power outages and make travel risky into the early part of next week...
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January 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM
North Carolina has requested and received an emergency declaration from the federal government ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein said at a briefing earlier today.
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The latest forecasts show sleet and ice accumulation to begin Saturday evening
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January 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The latest forecasts show sleet and ice accumulation to begin Saturday evening
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This week, the Carrboro-based band T. Gold is celebrating the release of their second record, "Life is a Wonder and It's Cruel."
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Six years after their debut, Carrboro's T. Gold bounce back with Life is a Wonder and It's Cruel
T. Gold is the project of the Carrboro based Sleepy Cat Records co-founders Saman Khoujinian and Gabriel Anderson. They're back this week with the first new record in six years.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
This week, the Carrboro-based band T. Gold is celebrating the release of their second record, "Life is a Wonder and It's Cruel."
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Among the latest winter storm updates:
-Forecasters upgrade winter storm watch to warning in parts of central NC
-Gov. Stein says to prepare to stay home for several days
-Orange County will open public shelter Saturday morning
-RDU Airport plans to remain open
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-Forecasters upgrade winter storm watch to warning in parts of central NC
-Gov. Stein says to prepare to stay home for several days
-Orange County will open public shelter Saturday morning
-RDU Airport plans to remain open
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Live Updates: North Carolina braces for a major winter storm
Forecasters predict that a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain will come through North Carolina starting this Saturday, and is likely to create dangerous icy conditions.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Among the latest winter storm updates:
-Forecasters upgrade winter storm watch to warning in parts of central NC
-Gov. Stein says to prepare to stay home for several days
-Orange County will open public shelter Saturday morning
-RDU Airport plans to remain open
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-Forecasters upgrade winter storm watch to warning in parts of central NC
-Gov. Stein says to prepare to stay home for several days
-Orange County will open public shelter Saturday morning
-RDU Airport plans to remain open
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A group of Buddhist monks are passing through the Triangle for their Walk of Peace.
"I think it’s what our nation needs. I think it’s the one thing right now that people can come together about. Everyone's so divided. We don't need to be."
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"I think it’s what our nation needs. I think it’s the one thing right now that people can come together about. Everyone's so divided. We don't need to be."
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Buddhist monks on national Walk of Peace receive flowers, tears, and gratitude along an NC highway
On Friday, the monks set out toward Apex to make a stop and participate in a ceremony with the town before heading to Washington, D.C.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
A group of Buddhist monks are passing through the Triangle for their Walk of Peace.
"I think it’s what our nation needs. I think it’s the one thing right now that people can come together about. Everyone's so divided. We don't need to be."
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"I think it’s what our nation needs. I think it’s the one thing right now that people can come together about. Everyone's so divided. We don't need to be."
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Durham officials provided an update this morning on winter storm preparations, which include expanding capacity of emergency shelters and pretreating major roads for ice.
Head to our liveblog more updates and info on how to prepare for this weekend's inclement weather.
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Head to our liveblog more updates and info on how to prepare for this weekend's inclement weather.
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Live Updates: North Carolina braces for a major winter storm
Forecasters predict that a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain will come through North Carolina starting this Saturday, and is likely to create dangerous icy conditions.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Durham officials provided an update this morning on winter storm preparations, which include expanding capacity of emergency shelters and pretreating major roads for ice.
Head to our liveblog more updates and info on how to prepare for this weekend's inclement weather.
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Head to our liveblog more updates and info on how to prepare for this weekend's inclement weather.
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For more than two years, Williamston’s local hospital has sat empty. The closure of Martin General Hospital has meant much longer ambulance rides and big concerns about the state of healthcare in this rural county.
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'Crisis of healthcare': Williamston seeks state funding to reopen shuttered hospital
For more than two years, Williamston’s local hospital has sat empty. The closure of Martin General Hospital has meant much longer ambulance rides and big concerns about the state of healthcare in this...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
For more than two years, Williamston’s local hospital has sat empty. The closure of Martin General Hospital has meant much longer ambulance rides and big concerns about the state of healthcare in this rural county.
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"Embers from that fire in the South Carolina outbreak have started landing here in North Carolina, and unfortunately we have a lot of dry tinder, meaning that we have communities with low vaccination coverage rates," said NC's chief epidemiologist Zack Moore.
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NC's epidemiologist says state's measles cases are "embers" from SC outbreak's "fire"
North Carolina has seen 11 measles cases since December, with many of them occurring in communities where vaccination rates are below a level that would prevent community spread.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
"Embers from that fire in the South Carolina outbreak have started landing here in North Carolina, and unfortunately we have a lot of dry tinder, meaning that we have communities with low vaccination coverage rates," said NC's chief epidemiologist Zack Moore.
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Gov. Josh Stein visited the small town of Bethel to highlight federal grants to build new houses, awarded to eight local governments across the state.
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Gov. Stein touts federal grants to replace small-town houses
Gov. Josh Stein visited the small town of Bethel Thursday to highlight federal grants to build new houses, awarded to eight local governments across the state.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gov. Josh Stein visited the small town of Bethel to highlight federal grants to build new houses, awarded to eight local governments across the state.
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Ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein is warning North Carolinians to be prepared to stay off of roads over the weekend and to go without power for a few days.
"This has the potential to be a massive disruption to people's lives," Stein said earlier today.
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"This has the potential to be a massive disruption to people's lives," Stein said earlier today.
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Gov. Stein: Stay off roads over the weekend, finish preparing for winter storm by Friday evening
A winter storm is expected to impact much of North Carolina over the weekend, bringing frigid temperatures and icy conditions. Duke Energy is warning that prolonged outages are possible.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein is warning North Carolinians to be prepared to stay off of roads over the weekend and to go without power for a few days.
"This has the potential to be a massive disruption to people's lives," Stein said earlier today.
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"This has the potential to be a massive disruption to people's lives," Stein said earlier today.
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AP: An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina, acknowledging that he carried out a 2022 killing rampage that left five people dead, including his older brother and a police officer.
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Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5
An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina in 2022.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:03 PM
AP: An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina, acknowledging that he carried out a 2022 killing rampage that left five people dead, including his older brother and a police officer.
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The Raleigh City Council voted to allow development at parts of North Hills of up to 37 stories tall. Some residents in the area opposed the decision.
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North Hills receives Raleigh Council approval for taller towers
The Raleigh City Council voted to allow development at parts of North Hills of up to 37 stories tall. Some residents in the area opposed the decision.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Raleigh City Council voted to allow development at parts of North Hills of up to 37 stories tall. Some residents in the area opposed the decision.
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