LocalNC restarts emergency ferries as storm closes Outer Banks Highway on HatterasGov. Josh Stein declares emergency as nor’easter sends ocean water over NC 12, washing away sand dune and damaging pavement.Updated October 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
A fragrance tenant left Southpoint. Why the Durham mall says it’s owed over $620KUpdated October 22, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ filmed in NC to star Tom Cruise, Anne HathawayOctober 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
National fast food chain closes NC locations after franchisee files bankruptcyOctober 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM
3 Triangle restaurants earn big Michelin honors. Here’s who is now in the guideUpdated October 21, 2026 at 11:38 PM
LocalNorth Carolina highway deaths fell 12% in 2025 — but some risks persistedUpdated October 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
HomepageRaleigh’s got a new 75-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton. Could it be a new species?October 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
BusinessNC quartz mine may get $56M from Dept. of Commerce, boosting semiconductorsOctober 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM
StateTeen recorded sex in UNC Charlotte dorm, shared it with fraternity, police sayUpdated October 22, 2026 at 12:21 PM
StateDisturbing detail found in DNA of eastern NC’s bear population, researchers sayOctober 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
StateBirdwatcher dies of injuries suffered during attack at boat ramp, NC sheriff saysOctober 22, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Local470+ complaints about gas stations filed so far with NC Fuel Check. What’s next?Updated October 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Politics & GovernmentTrump touts new NC quartz plant, but manufacturer calls it a ‘potential project’Updated October 22, 2026 at 9:04 AM
StateDog trapped 3 days on 200-foot cliff is reached by climbers, NC rescuers sayUpdated October 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM
North CarolinaCommerce secretary announces new manufacturing project in North CarolinaOctober 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Politics & GovernmentA timeline of Mike Causey’s sometimes-turbulent tenure as NC insurance chiefOctober 21, 2026 at 1:14 PM
EducationPentagon ends foreign funding audit at Duke and UNC. One went ‘above and beyond’Updated October 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
North CarolinaRaging nor’easter has ripped apart NC’s Outer Banks highway, state crews sayUpdated October 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM
State68-year-old woman killed by stray bullet while standing on porch, NC police sayOctober 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
North CarolinaThe Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedyUpdated October 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM
North CarolinaKatie Ellen stood by Hedgepeth’s accused killer. After her death, her mom does tooUpdated October 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
EducationUNC signs deal to end federal probes and keep funding. What it’ll do in exchangeUpdated October 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM
BusinessRDU loses another nonstop flight to Canada amid pullback in cross-border travelUpdated October 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM
LocalDay 8 live updates: Jury to assess handwriting found at Faith Hedgepeth murder sceneUpdated October 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
StateDeputy fired for misusing county’s license plate reader system, NC sheriff saysOctober 20, 2026 at 12:37 PM
ElectionsJD Vance backs NC GOP candidates before toss-up races decide control of CongressUpdated October 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM
StateTwo deputies hurt, suspect killed during domestic dispute call, NC sheriff saysOctober 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
StateMiles of busy coastal highway closed due to worsening storm off NC’s Outer BanksUpdated October 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
StateTowering fire levels NC church just hours ahead of Sunday morning servicesUpdated October 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM