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CATS audit finds millions in lost fares, security concerns
35+ min ago (575+ words) A new report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is losing an estimated $5 million to $6.5 million annually to fare evasion while identifying broader concerns involving security, coordination with law…...
Edwards campaign funds linked to Vegas trip
46+ min ago (702+ words) Text messages included in the report from the House Ethics Committee indicate that US Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-NC11, allegedly used campaign funds for a trip to Vegas with a female staffer. On Aug. 3, Edwards was found in violation of the House…...
NC lands nearly $300M for rail safety, track upgrades
58+ min ago (721+ words) North Carolina is set to receive nearly $300 million in federal funding to eliminate railroad crossings, build grade separations, and expand track capacity in Guilford, Durham, and Wake counties, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The North Carolina Department…...
Bar owners label Cooper testimony ‘crucial’ in COVID shutdown case
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (1704+ words) Listen to this story (18 minutes) Bar owners suing over North Carolina government’s shutdown of their businesses during the COVID pandemic want to hear from former Gov. Roy Cooper. They explained in a court filing Friday why Cooper’s sworn testimony is…...
Mariners' Cal Raleigh on track to set dubious never-before-seen MLB history | Sporting News
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (351+ words) The Seattle Mariners are having a brutal 2026 season so far. They really should be atop the AL West but have been in a free fall lately, dropping 21 of their last 32 games, and now sit at 58-66. A lot has gone wrong…...
Stein vetoes bill allowing chief justice to suspend judges
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (659+ words) Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 377, 2026 Court Changes, on Monday, saying the bill “would have a chilling effect on judicial independence by giving the Chief Justice authority to suspend trial judges without pay, a power no other Chief Justice in…...
Raleigh City Council members have concerns heading into curfew talk Tuesday
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (785+ words) Raleigh City Council members say they aren’t likely to decide on a proposed curfew for minors on Tuesday. Council members have offered both support and opposition to the idea after the council’s summer break over a month after a Fourth…...
North Carolina mayor’s wife shares, deletes post blaming Black residents for city’s problems
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (342+ words) The city said the comments “do not reflect the values, policies, or position” of Roanoke Rapids. The wife of a North Carolina mayor is facing backlash after posting a lengthy Facebook response that blamed Black residents for problems involving housing,…...
This Scenic North Carolina Town Is One of the Best Coastal Escapes on the East Coast—With 65 Beach Access Points, 12 Miles of Shoreline, and Beautiful Sunsets - AOL
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (418+ words) Rent a beachfront home through Oak Island Accommodations, or book a room at The Beach House Motel & Suites. Spend the day on the pet-friendly beaches—surf fishing, swimming, shelling, or catching up on your reading. Take a guided tour of…...
Real-time updates | Piedmont Triad severe storms expected this evening
4+ min ago (88+ words) There is an increasing risk of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across North Carolina through Monday night. The western half of the state is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with strong to severe storms possible Monday…...