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January 15, 2023

300-pound flipper from humpback whale found dead in North Carolina to be displayed at park

A flipper from an endangered humpback whale that was found dead on one of North Carolina's barrier islands last month will be displayed at a park in the state.

January 13, 2023

North Carolina's Blue Cross appeals loss of state worker contract to Aetna

North Carolina's Blue Cross appealed the decision for state employees to choose a different insurance company. The board agreed to replace Blue Cross with Aetna starting in 2025.

January 13, 2023

Wisconsin, North Carolina latest states to ban TikTok on government-issued devices

Govs. Tony Evers of Wisconsin and Roy Cooper of North Carolina, both Democrats, are among the most recent in the nation to have signed off on TikTok bans for government devices.

January 13, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Cooper returning to public stage after knee surgery

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is returning to the public stage after partial knee replacement surgery during the holidays. Gov. Cooper will make his first appearance on Friday.

January 12, 2023

Missing Madalina Cojocari's parents 'had no friends,' were 'quiet' during group vacations, acquaintance says

The parents of missing North Carolina 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari "had no friends" and were "quiet" during an annual group vacation with friends, an acquaintance said.

January 11, 2023

North Carolina school district used COVID-19 money to boost staff salaries: report

Chalkboard, a K-12 public education news outlet, reported that Wake County Public School System used more than 40% of $442 million in COVID-19 relief funding to supply "bonus pay" to its employees.

January 11, 2023

Missing Madalina Cojocari search expands in western North Carolina: report

The search for missing North Carolina 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari has reportedly expended into Madison County, more than two hours from where she was last seen.

January 11, 2023

North Carolina legislature begins with increased GOP majorities

The North Carolina legislature is beginning its two-year session with slightly more GOP members on Wednesday. The legislature will resume its normal business on Jan. 25.

January 11, 2023

North Carolina vacation turns bloody as quadruple stabbing breaks out in Airbnb rental

Four people who were on vacation in North Carolina were stabbed at an Airbnb, leading authorities to arrest six other vacationers for the attack as well as on drug charges.

January 10, 2023

Missing Madalina Cojocari: Timeline of North Carolina girl's disappearance that went unreported for weeks

A timeline of events details the timeline of missing North Carolina 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari's disappearance between her last sighting to her parents' arrests.