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Teacher accused of school threat warned others 2 weeks before arrest, warrant says

Pathways Elementary School teacher Kristen Thompson allegedly warned a teacher that “any day she does not come in and shoot the school is a good day.” She was arrested after resigning Friday.

May 22, 2019 07:27 PM

Durham high school students’ cell phones seized after sex acts reported at Riverside High

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Durham high school students’ cell phones seized after sex acts reported at Riverside High

May 22, 2019 12:49 PM

Nephew charged in death of missing Raleigh woman, Nash County Sheriff says

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Nephew charged in death of missing Raleigh woman, Nash County Sheriff says

May 22, 2019 05:43 PM

Durham burger stand Wimpy’s Grill, home of the ‘garbage burger,’ closing

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Durham burger stand Wimpy’s Grill, home of the ‘garbage burger,’ closing

May 22, 2019 07:02 PM

Apex man will plead guilty to bribery role in Russian money laundering case

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Apex man will plead guilty to bribery role in Russian money laundering case

May 22, 2019 03:16 PM

CBS 17 meteorologist leaves TV news business

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CBS 17 meteorologist leaves TV news business

May 22, 2019 02:54 PM

WRAL anchor/reporter taking a medical leave of absence

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WRAL anchor/reporter taking a medical leave of absence

May 22, 2019 02:33 PM

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Walk-off hit-by-pitch? That’s how UNC beat UVA in Wednesday’s ACC tournament game

May 22, 2019 11:25 PM

Seventh heaven! Duke women’s golf claims another NCAA title

May 22, 2019 09:15 PM

Are fantasy sports gambling? NC bill divides lawmakers and religious advocates.

May 22, 2019 07:50 PM

3 NC schools win US Green Ribbon awards for their environmental efforts

May 22, 2019 06:25 PM

Immigrant students graduating from NC high schools want in-state college tuition

May 22, 2019 05:59 PM

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Longest pedestrian suspension bridge in U.S. just opened - walk across its glass bottom

May 21, 2019 09:22 AM

Large tornado reported in Mangum, Oklahoma

May 21, 2019 09:08 AM

Violin maker John Montgomery is surrounded by change, but the music is still very much alive

May 17, 2019 07:49 PM

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Teacher accused of school threat warned others 2 weeks before arrest, warrant says

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Teacher accused of school threat warned others 2 weeks before arrest, warrant says

May 22, 2019 07:27 PM

3 NC schools win US Green Ribbon awards for their environmental efforts

May 22, 2019 06:25 PM

Nephew charged in death of missing Raleigh woman, Nash County Sheriff says

May 22, 2019 05:43 PM

GoTriangle submits rezoning request for bus station tower in Raleigh’s Warehouse District

May 22, 2019 05:42 PM

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Seventh heaven! Duke women’s golf claims another NCAA title

Sports

Seventh heaven! Duke women’s golf claims another NCAA title

May 22, 2019 09:15 PM

Walk-off hit-by-pitch? That’s how UNC beat UVA in Wednesday’s ACC tournament game

May 22, 2019 11:25 PM

Wake Forest is in NC State’s way (again)

May 22, 2019 04:03 PM

One win away from NCAA title game, UNC women’s lacrosse team ready for BC

May 22, 2019 04:08 PM

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Are fantasy sports gambling? NC bill divides lawmakers and religious advocates.

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Are fantasy sports gambling? NC bill divides lawmakers and religious advocates.

May 22, 2019 07:50 PM

Immigrant students graduating from NC high schools want in-state college tuition

May 22, 2019 05:59 PM

Vice President Pence comes to NC for a curtain-raiser to the re-election campaign

May 22, 2019 11:46 AM

ECU psychiatrist who brought mental health care to rural NC gets UNC’s top faculty honor

May 22, 2019 04:24 PM

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Partisan gerrymandering is old, but that doesn’t make it right

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Partisan gerrymandering is old, but that doesn’t make it right

May 22, 2019 06:16 PM

It’s foolish to waver on Brown v. Board of Education

May 22, 2019 01:40 PM

Thom Tillis is no friend of the LGBTQ community

May 21, 2019 12:47 PM

N&O forum will explore ways to exit Triangle’s traffic woes

May 21, 2019 06:46 PM

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Kids can change parents’ minds about climate change, researchers say

Teaching kids about climate change gets their parents interested in it, according to an NC State University study of North Carolina middle school students. Concern increased most among these groups.

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Department leader gets a $23,000 raise as prison officers flee because of low pay

May 16, 2019 03:09 PM

ECU psychiatrist who brought mental health care to rural NC gets UNC’s top faculty honor

May 22, 2019 04:24 PM

Sisters’ lemonade stand helps classmates pay off thousands in lunch debt, NC mom says

May 22, 2019 04:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Sen. Tillis flies his very own rainbow flag color

Kevin Siers cartoon: Sen. Tillis flies his very own rainbow flag color

May 20, 2019 05:11 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Who’s qualified for what under Trump’s new immigration plan?

Kevin Siers cartoon: Who’s qualified for what under Trump’s new immigration plan?

May 17, 2019 05:26 PM

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Durham burger stand Wimpy’s Grill, home of the ‘garbage burger,’ closing

Durham’s Wimpy’s Grill, known for its burgers and charm, will close after 32 years run by Larry and Brenda Mishoe. The restaurant appeared on a “Man V. Food” episode where host Adam Richman ate a Garbage Burger

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UNC-TV has a new CEO, but it’s costing an NC university its chancellor

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UNC-TV has a new CEO, but it’s costing an NC university its chancellor

May 22, 2019 04:51 PM

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Carolina coast could see record highs for Memorial Day heat wave. How hot could it get?

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Carolina coast could see record highs for Memorial Day heat wave. How hot could it get?

May 22, 2019 02:58 PM

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