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54+ min ago   (489+ words) A black hole star or quasi-star had been just a theory — until now A space mystery, sparked by telescope readings, has led astronomers to identify an all-new type of star — black hole stars. Related video above: The dark energy pushing…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (88+ words) Here are predictions for Week 1 of the 2026 high school football season. Which Fayetteville teams will start 1-0? High school football picks for Fayetteville teams in Week 1 High school football is back, and it's time for the first in-season bulletin board material....

19+ hour, 15+ min ago   (481+ words) We haven't talked about PWAT levels much this summer. There's a good reason: as dry as it's been, there hasn't been much to talk about. But PWAT, or Precipitable Water, should play a large part in this weekend's forecast for…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (398+ words) Rockingham County students head back to class next week. Rockingham County’s interim sheriff, district attorney, and superintendent shared that their offices will work even harder to keep students safe, even before they get on campus. If you’re driving Monday morning,…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (423+ words) The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion as experts warn of the impact on borrowing costs and the economy. The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion, a financial milestone that experts warn could lead to higher borrowing costs for Americans. Data from…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (196+ words) Four people charged with the theft of multiple vehicles and vehicle parts The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged four people in connection with the theft of multiple vehicles and vehicle parts from a property on Stockyard Road in Siler…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago   (274+ words) SALEM — As the South Essex Sewerage District is calling upon its member communities for their support for legislation to modernize their regional wastewater system, Salem officials are continuing their longstanding request of increased compensation for hosting the facility. The…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (204+ words) Week 1 of the North Carolina high school football season is finally here. After months of buildup, Thursday, Aug. 20, marks the start of the 2026 season for nearly 100 teams across the state as the possibility of storms pushed games up a day....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (100+ words) Week 1 of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season will arrive a day early for some teams. The threat of storms across the state on Friday, Aug. 21, has pushed dozens of teams to reschedule their season openers. Several games have…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (82+ words) Week 1 of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season is just days away. Here are five bold predictions for Wilmington-area teams. Wilmington high school football Week 1 bold predictions The North Carolina high school football season returns Friday, Aug. 21, with a…...