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Utilities in and around Wilmington have spent more than $240 million installing filters since learning of PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River.
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North Carolina's Supreme Court decided recently that ballots from two categories should have been left out of the tally of an unresolved November election for a seat on the court. But there's still legal friction about the number of ballots that must be scrutinized by election officials tasked with removing them from the count and giving voters the chance to provide information so their race choices can remain.
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Federal officials say two wildfires spreading in western North Carolina have burned more than 2 square miles of wooded area. The larger fire in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area near Robbinsville has burned about 800 acres and was 0% contained on Wednesday.
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The number of Asian grocery stores and supermarkets in the NC Triangle have grown significantly since the 1990s, reflecting the rapid growth of the Asian population in the area. The stores have also become gathering spaces for folks across the diaspora, looking for flavors that remind them of home.
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The North Carolina Theatre was housed within the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center. It’s Raleigh’s largest professional theatre company that produces live musical theatre.
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The announcement by North Carolina State University comes as the Trump Administration announces it has revoked more than 300 student visas for allegedly voicing pro-Palestine views.
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The Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament will move from its longtime home in North Carolina to the Atlanta area in 2026.
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The latest federal education cuts affect school building repairs in Halifax, Lenoir, Richmond, and Robeson Counties. New threats are coming to Title 1 schools across NC.
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Duke Postdoctoral Associate Javier Wallace talks about his class "Race, Sport & Education: Duke Men’s Basketball" and the story of CB Claiborne, the university's first Black athlete.
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Raleigh’s major music festival Dreamville, put on by NC native J. Cole, makes the City of Oaks a party for one last weekend.
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A new statewide report shows teacher turnover is improving after hitting a recent high, but vacancies continue to rise after years of teacher pipeline issues.
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The bill is meant to help families who want to adopt foster children maintain custody, establishes DHHS review in potential abuse and neglect cases involving children in foster care.
Due South: Latest Story
We check on the housing market. Home prices continue to increase, while interest rates remain uncomfortably high for many. For some, an option of co-buying has emerged. Join us as we explore old trends and new choices.
Embodied Radio Show: Latest Episode
What’s the deal with male friendship? A podcaster describes the particular features and challenges of friendships among men, including how his research into masculinity has changed how he’s thinking about his own relationships.
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