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April 11, 2024

New poll reveals crucial battleground state prefers Trump over Biden in heated 2024 rematch

A new poll is the latest to indicate former President Donald Trump with a slight edge over President Biden in battleground North Carolina in their 2024 election rematch.

April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

April 6, 2024

Former Army colonel seeking to flip North Carolina House seat says Dem opponent is 'beholden' to Biden

A former Army colonel who's looking to flip a House seat from blue to red in North Carolina says her Democratic opponent is "beholden" to President Biden.

April 5, 2024

Small plane makes emergency landing on NC highway, clipping 2 vehicles

A small aircraft struck two vehicles Thursday while making an emergency landing on a highway near Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport in North Carolina.

April 3, 2024

1 hospitalized after North Carolina college dorm shooting

One person was hospitalized following reports of a shooting at a North Carolina Central University residence hall, according to police.

April 3, 2024

North Carolina election law attorney, nominated 4 times to US District Court judgeship, dies at 69

North Carolina attorney Thomas Farr, known for his work with redistricting and election law, has died at 69 years old. He was nominated four times to a U.S. District Court judgeship.

April 2, 2024

Many eligible North Carolina school voucher applicants won't get awards

Most higher-income families in North Carolina will not receive financial help in the upcoming school year due to a six-fold increase in applicants to the state's school voucher program.

April 1, 2024

North Carolina reports over 400,000 enrolled in Medicaid expansion program

Medicaid enrollment in North Carolina following an eligibility expansion has surpassed 400,000 in its first four months, according to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

April 1, 2024

RFK Jr says he meets ballot threshold in another key battleground state

Robert F. Kennedy's campaign says the independent presidential candidate has moved a step closer to his goal of getting on the ballot in all 50 states

April 1, 2024

NC State alumni report 150+ cancer cases possibly stemming from contaminants in shut-down campus building

More than 150 cancer cases linked to people who studied or worked in the since-closed Poe Hall on NC State's campus have been reported to local news since last fall.