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Battle over DEI heating up in North Carolina

August 27, 2025

Battle over DEI heating up in North Carolina

North Carolina Republicans are just one vote shy of overturning Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI bills, intensifying the state’s escalating political showdown.

Ukrainian woman who fled war stabbed to death at Charlotte light rail station

August 26, 2025

Ukrainian woman who fled war stabbed to death at Charlotte light rail station

Man charged with murdering Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska at Charlotte transit station as community raises funds for family expenses.

DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash

August 26, 2025

DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash

Department of Homeland Security delivers $124 million in August Hurricane Helene relief funds under Trump administration for debris removal and infrastructure.

College student’s parents killed, siblings injured in crash on school drop-off trip

August 25, 2025

College student’s parents killed, siblings injured in crash on school drop-off trip

A North Carolina highway crash kills a pair of beloved teachers, Maria and Donald Nunney, leaving college student son to care for seriously injured siblings.

Longtime Trump ally formally succeeds Whatley as Republican Party chair

August 22, 2025

Longtime Trump ally formally succeeds Whatley as Republican Party chair

RNC Chair Michael Whatley steps down to run for Senate in North Carolinan, and Trump-endorsed Joe Gruters takes over leading the Republican National Committee.

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

August 20, 2025

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured

August 19, 2025

Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured

A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver ruptured a line and fled.

New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

August 13, 2025

New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

August 11, 2025

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Bernie Sanders addresses whether he’ll run in 2028

August 10, 2025

Bernie Sanders addresses whether he’ll run in 2028

Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run while conducting Fighting Oligarchy Tour, focusing on working-class agenda.