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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
Durham County

Durham County Library banned library’s LGBTQ+ Pride display. Then this happened.

Durham County Library banned library’s LGBTQ+ Pride display. Then this happened.
“It was not the result of any Board action or policy,” a county spokesperson said. “The Board has not adopted any policy prohibiting Pride Month displays or LGBTQ-related materials.”
Updated June 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Why NC’s bipartisan ‘down-zoning’ reform bill is now about ... wake surfing
Politics & Government

Why NC’s bipartisan ‘down-zoning’ reform bill is now about ... wake surfing

Updated June 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Raleigh to consider selling downtown convention center’s naming rights to bank
Wake County

Raleigh to consider selling downtown convention center’s naming rights to bank

June 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
NC State Health Plan board approves higher costs for some retirees in 2027
Politics & Government

NC State Health Plan board approves higher costs for some retirees in 2027

June 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
NCDOT seeks feedback on plans to replace a bridge over US 70 in Garner
Wake County

NCDOT seeks feedback on plans to replace a bridge over US 70 in Garner

June 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
NC attorney general gets involved with Ticketmaster after Canes ticket fiasco
Politics & Government

NC attorney general gets involved with Ticketmaster after Canes ticket fiasco

June 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Involuntary commitment reforms pass NC House + New parent advisory council
Under the Dome

Involuntary commitment reforms pass NC House + New parent advisory council

June 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Why Roy Cooper wants Canes to win Stanley Cup — and drink Sun Drop from it
Politics & Government

Why Roy Cooper wants Canes to win Stanley Cup — and drink Sun Drop from it

June 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Mecklenburg missed ‘flashing red signs’ before girl found dead, NC legislators say
Local

Mecklenburg missed ‘flashing red signs’ before girl found dead, NC legislators say

June 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Should NC pass a law to protect outdoor pets from extreme weather?
State Politics

Should NC pass a law to protect outdoor pets from extreme weather?

June 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
UNC Athletics celebrated Pride month in social media post. Now, it’s deleted.
Education

UNC Athletics celebrated Pride month in social media post. Now, it’s deleted.

Updated June 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NC’s Mike Causey faces allegations of inappropriate texts. Here’s what to know
State Politics

NC’s Mike Causey faces allegations of inappropriate texts. Here’s what to know

June 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Animal welfare advocates ask lawmakers to pass 'Duke's Law'
State Politics

Animal welfare advocates ask lawmakers to pass 'Duke's Law'

Updated June 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
NC says it might have to cut ferry service because of high diesel prices
Politics & Government

NC says it might have to cut ferry service because of high diesel prices

June 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Raleigh wants to plant 24,000 trees by its 240th birthday. There’s a problem.
Wake County

Raleigh wants to plant 24,000 trees by its 240th birthday. There’s a problem.

June 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Bourbon tours for state lawmakers are under NC scrutiny. How we got here.
State Politics

Bourbon tours for state lawmakers are under NC scrutiny. How we got here.

June 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Mecklenburg County employees fired, disciplined after 6-year-old girl’s death
Politics & Government

Mecklenburg County employees fired, disciplined after 6-year-old girl’s death

Updated June 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley campaigns on tax cut for service workers
Elections

NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley campaigns on tax cut for service workers

Updated June 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
NC security firm filed false training records for its guards, state says
Politics & Government

NC security firm filed false training records for its guards, state says

Updated June 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Alleged drug dealer is charged with killing her mom. NC says there’s no victim
Crime

Alleged drug dealer is charged with killing her mom. NC says there’s no victim

Updated June 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Raleigh cop accused of excessive use of force. Why the case will continue.
Crime

Raleigh cop accused of excessive use of force. Why the case will continue.

Updated June 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
RDU tries novel approach to stormwater flowing off its massive parking lot
Local

RDU tries novel approach to stormwater flowing off its massive parking lot

June 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC House limits data centers, requires nuclear power before closing coal plants
Business

NC House limits data centers, requires nuclear power before closing coal plants

June 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Canes fans confused by AI player photo posted by NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley
Carolina Hurricanes

Canes fans confused by AI player photo posted by NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley

June 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
NC House Democrats propose 3 judicial constitutional amendments
Under the Dome

NC House Democrats propose 3 judicial constitutional amendments

June 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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