Statewide NC Headlines

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
Thu Mar 05 1:53 pm
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members...
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Raleigh firefighter, a Marine veteran, forcibly removed from US Capitol for anti-war protest
Thu Mar 05 6:39 am
A Raleigh firefighter and Marine veteran is facing charges after he was forcibly removed from a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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UNC star Wilson not cleared for 5-on-5 practice ahead of showdown with No. 1 Duke
Thu Mar 05 2:12 pm
North Carolina freshman star Caleb Wilson has been out since Feb. 10 after suffering a fracture in his left hand.
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Spring weather has arrived: Temps could reach 80 degrees on Thursday
Tue Nov 11 10:11 am
Central North Carolina will see some 80s later this week.
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Republican NC elections board member Bob Rucho resigns as Berger-Page race remains undecided
Thu Mar 05 12:08 pm
Rucho is quitting in part over recent contributions made to 2026 sheriff candidates, officials say. Rucho also made statements supporting the reelection of state Sen. Phil Berger. Elections board members are banned from donating to or making statements about candidates.
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Sheriff: Hillside High student set trash can on fire with pepper spray, 1 sent to hospital
Thu Mar 05 1:49 pm
A student at Hillside High School is facing charges after pepper spray was used during a fight at the school during lunch.
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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
Thu Mar 05 10:33 am
Authorities say Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, and later released. According to the county sheriff's office, Spears was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and released early the following morning, though it did not say what charge she faces. Messages seeking comment w...
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$127K embezzlement: Rescue squad changes leadership after commander charged
Thu Mar 05 12:25 pm
Commander Timothy Pittman is out on bond after police say he embezzled more than $100,000 from the Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad. Now, the squad is working to develop new financial protocols.
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Durham leaders get update on $10M revitalization project for Hayti community
Thu Mar 05 12:18 pm
Durham leaders are expected to get an update Thursday afternoon on a $10 million revitalization project for the Fayetteville Street corridor, the main thoroughfare of the historic African American Hayti community.
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ACC Tournament schedule puts top-seeded Duke, No. 4 seed UNC in primetime
Thu Mar 05 1:35 pm
The top four seeds in next week's ACC Tournament in Charlotte are set: No. 1 Duke, No. 2 Virginia, No. 3 Miami and No. 4 North Carolina.
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As recount looms in key NC Senate race, candidate questions Republican state auditor’s impartiality
Wed Mar 04 3:52 pm
Senate leader Phil Berger is locked in a close primary with Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page. A possible recount would be overseen by officials appointed by State Auditor Dave Boliek, who campaigned for Berger. Page wants Boliek out of the process. Boliek's office says he has no role in the count.
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Iran war uncertainty makes gas more costly
Thu Mar 05 12:40 pm
WRAL is tracking the change to gas prices daily to help central North Carolina drivers better balance their household budgets.
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