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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

Austin is “loved” by the soldiers he led. Will that become a problem in his new civilian Pentagon role?

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.

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.

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

Neo-Nazi paraphernalia for sale at gun show on NC fairgrounds draws complaints

Local

Neo-Nazi paraphernalia for sale at gun show on NC fairgrounds draws complaints

January 17, 2021, 5:05 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.

Lt. Gov. Robinson: ‘Unborn Lives Matter’

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Lt. Gov. Robinson: ‘Unborn Lives Matter’

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Coronavirus vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 19

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 18

Pandemic Dining Awards: The 10 Triangle restaurants with the most memorable to-go meals

Thousands seeking COVID vaccines in Wake County temporarily overwhelm sign-up system

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

NC Lt. Governor Robinson addresses Right to Life rally

News

NC Lt. Governor Robinson addresses Right to Life rally

Majority of NC students are back to virtual classes due to COVID-19 spike

Education

Majority of NC students are back to virtual classes due to COVID-19 spike

Students sound off about the COVID-19 college experience: Hectic, monotonous, worth it

Politics & Government

Students sound off about the COVID-19 college experience: Hectic, monotonous, worth it

Full video: NC Gov. Cooper gives COVID-19 vaccine update, Jan. 12, 2021

Coronavirus

Full video: NC Gov. Cooper gives COVID-19 vaccine update, Jan. 12, 2021

NC House Speaker Tim Moore talks about Capitol violence

State Politics

NC House Speaker Tim Moore talks about Capitol violence

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

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

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

Watch live: NC Gov. Cooper gives COVID-19 vaccine update, Jan. 12, 2021

Coronavirus

Watch live: NC Gov. Cooper gives COVID-19 vaccine update, Jan. 12, 2021

Lawmakers’ 2021 focus: COVID relief, slow vaccine rollout and diluting Cooper’s power

Politics & Government

Lawmakers’ 2021 focus: COVID relief, slow vaccine rollout and diluting Cooper’s power

NC governor appoints two Wake County Democrats as NC’s newest state lawmakers

Politics & Government

NC governor appoints two Wake County Democrats as NC’s newest state lawmakers

As NC legislators return, all eyes will be on how to manage education amid COVID

Politics & Government

As NC legislators return, all eyes will be on how to manage education amid COVID

January 12, 2021, 3:24 PM

Redistricting will be one of the biggest stories of 2021. Here’s what you need to know.

Politics & Government

Redistricting will be one of the biggest stories of 2021. Here’s what you need to know.

State government took over this small NC town. What does that mean for its future?

Politics & Government

State government took over this small NC town. What does that mean for its future?

January 11, 2021, 9:00 AM

Protesters surround police vehicles, jump on other cars in downtown Raleigh

Protesters surround police vehicles, jump on other cars in downtown Raleigh

July 2, 2020, 7:01 PM

Raleigh and State Capitol Police arrest 11 at Executive Mansion

Raleigh and State Capitol Police arrest 11 at Executive Mansion

July 1, 2020, 2:07 PM

Photo Gallery: HB2, a photo chronology

Photo Gallery: HB2, a photo chronology

March 30, 2017, 7:10 PM

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