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41+ min ago  (696+ words) A proposed federal lawsuit settlement would "heavily restrict" the North Carolina Department of Public Safety from confining juvenile detainees in their cells. Court documents filed Wednesday describe the deal that could end a 2024 class-action suit. The settlement affects "all pre-adjudication…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (256+ words) Posted by Brighton Mc Connell | Apr 15, 2026 | Development, Housing More than two years after announcing plans for a massive development east of Pittsboro and nearly ten months after breaking ground, Disney is sharing more details on what future residents can expect…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1006+ words) Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U. S. spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to long-standing concerns…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (354+ words) Double S Farm in Davidson County is just one local farm feeling the impacts of the historic drought. North Carolina has received less-than-average rainfall every month since September 2025. The dry conditions across the region are delaying planting for some farmers,…...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago  (893+ words) The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators. Related video above: States challenge repeal of Endangerment Finding by Trump's EPA The possible change is…...

8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (94+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- A California-based developer of autonomous, uncrewed aerial vehicles has filed a notice of appeal following the Fayetteville Board of Adjustment's finding that the zoning of its facility was not appropriate for its business-use. Swarm Aero appealing Board of Adjustments…...

2+ hour ago  (285+ words) WXII The man accused of setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire is expected to plead guilty, according to Danville City Sheriff Mike Mondu. Officials said Shotsie Buck-Hayes is expected to enter the plea in a court appearance on…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (187+ words) Cooper raised more than $13. 8 million in the first quarter, with more than 95% of donations of $100 or less coming from supporters in all 100 counties, according to the campaign. Cooper's first-quarter fundraising numbers are just shy of Whatley's total cash-in-hand of $16 million,…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (207+ words) Raleigh Water plans to activate water use restrictions this Monday due to the ongoing severe drought in central North Carolina. Officials noted in a public notice that the drought has impacted the watersheds that feed Falls Lake and Swift Creek....

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (490+ words) CLARKSBURG, W. Va. " A Harrison County woman sentenced to prison earlier this decade for access device fraud, forgery and third-offense shoplifting is facing 34 new access device fraud counts. Harrison Chief Magistrate Frank De Marco set a $34, 000 cash, surety or 10/90 bond for…...