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Governor and First Lady Stein tour North Carolina ski resorts, highlighting their economic impact and celebrating the state's winter sports offerings.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police arrested Nashawn McLaurin Sunday in Oxford on multiple assault-with-a-deadly-weapon charges tied to an October shooting on Trawick Road. Warrants allege two attempted killings.
Parks & Nature in ...
San Francisco initiates "Low-Mow Spring" to support pollinator populations by reducing spring mowing in parks, aimed at fostering habitats for local wildlife and enhancing natural beauty.
Durham deputies arrested a 56-year-old man after finding about 30 grams of fentanyl, firearms and cash during a Grove Park search. It follows a larger seizure earlier this week.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pastrami Tom's Deli & Grill opened in downtown Cary with Reubens, Cubans, burgers, soups and big East Coast desserts.
The Town of Wake Forest engaged local high school students in civic leadership through a program that included a mock town meeting and a visit to a fire station.
Raleigh Water creates special conversation hearts to appreciate their water utility workers on Valentine's Day.
A bank customer in Chatham County was scammed out of $76,000 through deceitful calls, by withdrawing and giving cash to strangers at Truist Bank branches.
As Valentine's Day nears, AI‑enabled romance scams are rising in Raleigh‑Durham; experts and federal agencies warn against gift‑card, crypto and bank‑transfer requests.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Congress extended the NFIP through Sept. 30, 2026, but North Carolina leaders say the short-term patch still puts coastal homes and home sales at risk.
Priscilla Tyree Williams leads Raleigh's vertical construction projects, excluding the Convention Center, Parks, and Water projects, as featured in a city video series.
A proposed bill would create a $5M statewide salt reserve, fund plow upgrades and require municipalities to publish real‑time road‑clearing maps.
Politics & Govt in ...
An appeals court heard arguments on Feb. 10 in Gov. Josh Stein's challenge to a late‑2024 law that would move control of the State Board of Elections to the state auditor. The outcome could reshape how North Carolina runs and certifies votes.
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