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UNC-Chapel Hill joins War Department fellowship amid education overhaul
8+ min ago (626+ words) UNC-Chapel Hill will serve as a new partner in a US Department of War fellowship program that prepares senior military officers for strategic leadership positions. The university announced that it had been approved to participate in the department’s Senior Service…...
Lindberg special master finalizes $1.6 billion restitution order
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (855+ words) A special master has finalized his recommendation that former top North Carolina political donor Greg Lindberg pay more than $1.6 billion in restitution in connection with his guilty plea in an insurance fraud case. A court document filed Thursday shows that…...
Raleigh hostage situation highlights importance of texting 911
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (48+ words) Text-to-911 can provide a discreet way to reach emergency responders during situations in which speaking on the phone may not be safe. Text-to-911 can provide a discreet way to reach emergency responders during situations in which speaking on the phone…...
Drought showing signs of improvement in the Triad | More improvement possible
50+ min ago (547+ words) Exceptional drought has shrunk in the Triad | Drought continues to improve across North Carolina mountains and foothills Drought conditions improved for just about everyone in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, July 23. Several counties saw a drought downgrade…...
US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (595+ words) Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice. Related video…...
Wilmington Mountain Music Fest returns Saturday
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (280+ words) WILMINGTON — The fifth annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest returns Saturday at the Wilmington Ball Park, with performances beginning at 3 p.m. This high-energy, family-friendly event features live entertainment, local food and drink vendors, and a strong sense of community spirit. This…...
House Republicans vote to advance $95 billion spending bill. What happens next?
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (298+ words) House Republicans began advancing a $95 billion reconciliation package Wednesday, funding the Iran War, farmers, and voting reforms while seeking to bypass a Senate filibuster. House Republicans voted Wednesday to pass a $95 billion bill, kick-starting the process to pass a series…...
When will the rain end? Flood threat continues across central North Carolina - AOL
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (252+ words) Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Friday, bringing a continued risk of flooding across central North Carolina. On Thursday, some could see 2 to 4 inches of rain in our viewing area, with isolated spots picking up more than…...
Trump continues to claim Iran wants to make a deal, despite 12 consecutive nights of strikes
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (548+ words) President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders have exchanged threats over civilian infrastructure as U.S. strikes persist amid escalating tensions. President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders are trading threats over civilian infrastructure as U.S. strikes continued for the 12th straight night since the conflict…...
Security video captures gunman firing AR-style rifle at Las Vegas homes in broad daylight
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (119+ words) A man, armed with an AR-15, fired several shots in a Las Vegas neighborhood Sunday in broad daylight, local news station KVVU reported. The man, identified by police as 39-year-old Daniel Lujan Jr., is seen on surveillance video knocking on…...