The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.
- JOHN DEEM Staff Writer
Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.
- Richard Stradling, The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Gas prices climbed for a second straight day in North Carolina as the world oil markets respond to the US-Israeli attack on Iran over the weekend.
- Danielle Battaglia, Nora O’Neill, Brian Gordon, The Charlotte Observer
Cooper had 92% of the Democratic vote and Whatley had 64.18% of the Republican vote.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23.400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
“The policies in this initial report recognize that and attempt to address foreseeable issues that follow, including unsustainable water consumption, costs to taxpayers and ratepayers."
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operational changes involve a sharp reduction in how many days out — from 90 to seven — that an appointment can be scheduled. Trade-off is that appointments are now available for all business hours, rather than just during the morning.
After two winter storms two weeks in a row, a North Carolina lawmaker wants to make sure that the state is better equipped for a multi-storm winter.
Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.
When North Carolinians go to cast their ballots in the March primary election, hundreds of thousands of voters will have fewer opportunities to vote on Sunday.
The N.C. Attorney General's office said the text messages warn the recipient they have an unpaid traffic ticket.
“To see these students confidently lead, evaluate, and engage with adult professionals speaks volumes about the strength of their program and the future of our community.”
The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
“With drought severity across the state, forecast fire weather and the potential for limited rainfall, it is critical to reduce the number of new fire starts,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in a statement.
Fire crews from multiple departments continue to work diligently to contain the fire and protect surrounding structures.
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Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is one of the names that has been floated since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis, and he did not deny having interest.
Frank McGuire, Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, Matt Doherty, Roy Williams, Hubert Davis. That’s the list of UNC basketball coaches over the last 70-plus years. Six coaches, six NCAA championships.
As is standard procedure in postgame press conferences, Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer was asked to start the presser with an opening statement.
The Army launched an administrative review after two helicopters on a training run hovered near the home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether Trump's birthright citizenship order comports with the post-Civil War 14th Amendment and an 86-year-old federal law.
A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a patient who refused to vacate a room for months after she was discharged because, the hospital said, she finally left.
A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic.
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An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, the sheriff's office said.
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During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
"This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in this space moving forward.”
“Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
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