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This big man would've been a nice addition for the Tar Heels.

Durham City Council has signed off on a $4.5 million funding package aimed at speeding up the creation and preservation of affordable homes across the city. The money is set to back both new construction and renovation work, while also paying for services that help low-income residents stay in their homes. City leaders

Three Triangle restaurants, Herons at The Umstead in Cary, the Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham and The Fearrington House Restaurant in Pittsboro, have landed on Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Award list. Herons held onto its Five-Star status for the 14th straight year, Fearrington House earne

RALEIGH — Protesting, chanting and marching. Property damage, arson and rioting. This was the oscillating pattern in downtown Raleigh over the weekend of May 30 to June 1 in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Each night, the protests gave way to riots, with businesses and government buildings...

WakeMed will hold a series of forums where the public can “listen, learn and discuss” its planned merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health . The five meetings will take place at community centers and WakeMed hospitals on May 19, 21, 26, 27 and 28. WakeMed also plans to hold a virtual forum at noon on May 20 and has cr

A man from Illinois has been extradited to Craven County after investigators say he posed as a deputy in a scam targeting local residents. According to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began receiving reports on March 17, 2026, about a caller claiming to be a Craven County deputy. The caller told victims th

A routine wait for the bus turned frightening Monday evening when a person was shot at a bus stop on New Hope Church Road in Raleigh and taken to a hospital with injuries officials described as non‑life‑threatening. The shooting happened near Craftsman Drive at about 6 p.m., and officers shut down the immediate area wh

Eric Church did not attend the University of North Carolina. He went to App State. You would not know he is a Mountaineer, outside of a brief appearance at The Rock 10 years ago. The country music singer once again ignored his alma mater during a commencement speech in Chapel Hill. His speech was full […] The post Eric

Could there be room for one more Class of 2026 standout to add to next year's roster?

Anil Kochhar announced that he and his wife will cover final-year education loans incurred by graduates of North Carolina State’s Wilson College of Textiles