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Fayetteville man arrested after home robbery while impersonating police:
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (205+ words) A Fayetteville man was arrested after police said he impersonated an officer and robbed a home. Jayden Boone, 27, dressed as a police officer to gain access to a home and stole money from the residents after telling them he was…...
Salem to ban gas-powered leaf blowers starting in 2030
49+ min ago (217+ words) SALEM â The City Council has given final approval to an ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers in Salem by 2030, although city departments are exempt. Small Craft Advisory until TUE 2:00 PM EDT Coastal Flood Advisory until TUE 12:00 AM EDT SALEM â…...
GOP senator sees North Carolina race as a lost cause
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (439+ words) President Donald Trump’s thirst for revenge against Republican lawmakers who refused to sufficiently bow to him is backfiring spectacularly—and nowhere more so than in North Carolina. Trump effectively pushed out Tar Heel State GOP Sen. Thom Tillis last June,…...
Opinion: North Carolina's farm families are hurting - don't tax them more
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (284+ words) In June, Gov. Josh Stein signed the NC Farm Act into law. It passed by a landslide - 110 to 2 in the House, 48 to 0 in the Senate - the kind of agreement Republicans and Democrats in Raleigh almost never reach these days. One…...
5 Things to Know about new Winston-Salem/Forsyth interim superintendent
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (98+ words) Randy Bridges will be sworn in as the new interim superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on Tuesday. He will begin on Oct. 1. U.S. News and World Report's annual college rankings was released Tuesday. The contract begins Oct. 1 and runs until…...
NC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (699+ words) The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the go-ahead on Friday in a 6-3 vote to use a revised federal database to verify voters’ citizenship ahead of the November General Election. The League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information…...
North Carolina reused dredged material that would have been discarded offshore to rebuild an eroding bird island near Wanchese; within a week, oystercatchers and terns were exploring the new habitat
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (435+ words) A North Carolina island that had been losing land to erosion has been restored using material removed while clearing a nearby navigation channel. The dredged material, which would otherwise have been placed offshore, was used to rebuild Wells Island near…...
How Much of a Nest Egg You Need To Retire Comfortably in North Carolina—Breaking Down the Costs
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (846+ words) Social Security covers only part of retirement costs in any state, leaving most retirees dependent on personal savings. A comfortable retirement in North Carolina costs about $75,300 a year for couples and about $53,400 for a single retiree. After Social Security, a…...
Top NC court stays rulings for Beech Mountain in property-rights cases
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (529+ words) The North Carolina Supreme Court has placed a temporary hold on three rulings favoring Beech Mountain in disputes with property owners over a 2024 town infrastructure project. The state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of the town in all…...
No. 17 Cal Downed By North Carolina - California Golden Bears Athletics
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (342+ words) 9/27/2026 5:18 PM | Field Hockey Van Wiechen Records Nine Saves As Cal Battles Until Final Whistle The No. 17 California field hockey team fell to North Carolina (5-4, 2-1 ACC), 4-0, Sunday afternoon to close out its ACC home-opening weekend. The Golden Bears are now 0-2 in…...