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    Underfunded for years, many NC public health departments lack resources to fight COVID

    Politics & Government

    Underfunded for years, many NC public health departments lack resources to fight COVID

    COVID-19 highlights the need for consistent public health funding — instead of crisis funding — so health departments will be better equipped for future emergencies.
    Austin carries close ties to Fort Bragg with him as he rises to Pentagon’s top post

    National

    Austin carries close ties to Fort Bragg with him as he rises to Pentagon’s top post

    ‘Stay to the end’: Virus, election loss, Capitol attack mar Meadows time as WH chief

    Politics & Government

    ‘Stay to the end’: Virus, election loss, Capitol attack mar Meadows time as WH chief

    NC’s Rev. Barber, Patti LaBelle to headline Biden inaugural prayer. How to watch.

    Politics & Government

    NC’s Rev. Barber, Patti LaBelle to headline Biden inaugural prayer. How to watch.

    NC legislators who took hunting trip test positive for COVID; Cawthorn being tested

    Politics & Government

    NC legislators who took hunting trip test positive for COVID; Cawthorn being tested

    Prisons in NC, and around U.S., released inmates without testing for COVID-19 first

    Coronavirus

    Prisons in NC, and around U.S., released inmates without testing for COVID-19 first

    Black women say their natural hair can get them fired. That may change soon in NC.

    Durham County

    Black women say their natural hair can get them fired. That may change soon in NC.

    At anti-abortion rally, NC Lt. Gov. Robinson says his faith will influence his policy

    Local

    At anti-abortion rally, NC Lt. Gov. Robinson says his faith will influence his policy

    This MLK Day, his message is as poignant as ever after Capitol racism, NC leaders say

    Local

    This MLK Day, his message is as poignant as ever after Capitol racism, NC leaders say

    Exasperated NC bar owners get a new, unwelcome surprise: Canceled liquor licenses

    Business

    Exasperated NC bar owners get a new, unwelcome surprise: Canceled liquor licenses

    January 15, 2021, 6:35 PM
    Voter turnout was up across NC last year. 5 things that will matter in next elections.

    Politics & Government

    Voter turnout was up across NC last year. 5 things that will matter in next elections.

    Host of problems slows rollout of COVID vaccine in North Carolina

    Coronavirus

    Host of problems slows rollout of COVID vaccine in North Carolina

    Gov. Cooper calls up NC National Guard to help with security in Raleigh and Washington

    Politics & Government

    Gov. Cooper calls up NC National Guard to help with security in Raleigh and Washington

    NC school board member went to Trump event but says she didn’t riot. Is it a violation?

    Local

    NC school board member went to Trump event but says she didn’t riot. Is it a violation?

    NC lawmakers condemn US Capitol mob, vow to get along as they open their session

    Politics & Government

    NC lawmakers condemn US Capitol mob, vow to get along as they open their session

    Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

    News

    Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

    January 13, 2021, 8:13 PM
    NC House members vote along party lines as Trump impeached for second time

    Politics & Government

    NC House members vote along party lines as Trump impeached for second time

    Who is Gov. Cooper appointing to empty Cabinet posts, legislative seats?

    Politics & Government

    Who is Gov. Cooper appointing to empty Cabinet posts, legislative seats?

    January 13, 2021, 1:47 PM
    NC Trump supporter said NHL pushed to have him fired. NHL said it’s never heard of him

    Carolina Hurricanes

    NC Trump supporter said NHL pushed to have him fired. NHL said it’s never heard of him

    Courts to reopen as NC chief justice prepares new COVID order and replaces top staff

    Politics & Government

    Courts to reopen as NC chief justice prepares new COVID order and replaces top staff

    January 13, 2021, 8:30 AM
    Powerful photos from the memorial to COVID-19 victims

    Coronavirus

    Powerful photos from the memorial to COVID-19 victims

    January 19, 2021, 7:26 PM
    450,000 people have been vaccinated in NC, Cohen says

    Coronavirus

    450,000 people have been vaccinated in NC, Cohen says

    On MLK Day, Rev. William Barber calls for justice

    January 19, 2021, 11:16 AM

    Troops fill halls of US Capitol as House votes on impeachment of Trump

    January 14, 2021, 10:58 AM

    Lt. Gov. Robinson: ‘Unborn Lives Matter’

    January 16, 2021, 5:09 PM
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    Republican National Convention meets in Charlotte

    Republican National Convention meets in Charlotte

    August 24, 2020, 11:09 AM
    President Trump visits Morrisville lab

    President Trump visits Morrisville lab

    July 27, 2020, 4:57 PM
    John Lewis, civil rights leader and icon, dies at 80

    John Lewis, civil rights leader and icon, dies at 80

    July 18, 2020, 7:46 AM
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