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North Carolina Supreme Court Justice opens up about breast cancer diagnosis
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice opens up about breast cancer diagnosis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Recently, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls announced that she has breast cancer. Earls said that she shared her diagnosis to be transparent with North Carolin…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
State auditor uncovers 'potential criminal activity' by North Carolina town manager
State auditor uncovers ‘potential criminal activity’ by North Carolina town manager
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — As investigations into the Town of Cary’s finances continue, the office of the North Carolina state auditor announced Monday afternoon that “potential criminal activ…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Tractor-trailer driver dies after crashing into creek in North Carolina
Tractor-trailer driver dies after crashing into creek in North Carolina
A road in Cumberland County is expected to be closed for three hours following a crash Monday afternoon, the North Carolina Department of Transportation said.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Monks continue their Walk for Peace in the Carolinas
Monks continue their Walk for Peace in the Carolinas
A group of Buddhist monks continues their long journey on foot through the Carolinas en route to Washington, D.C.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
South Carolina man accused of killing his wife, shooting himself
South Carolina man accused of killing his wife, shooting himself
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Johnsville man believed to have killed his wife apparently also shot himself on Sunday afternoon, Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye told News13. Marty Coward, 55, i…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon
FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon
The FBI said in a court document made public Monday that it had found no surveillance or other video of a Border Patrol agent shooting and wounding two people in a pickup truck during an immigratio…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Sunny with a high of 57 degrees on Tuesday in Triad
Sunny with a high of 57 degrees on Tuesday in Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) —Enjoy sunny skies and above normal temperatures today!  Highs will be around 57 degrees today, which is eight degrees above normal. This is the best day of the entire w…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Missing man found dead with traumatic injuries in Greensboro; suspect charged with murder
Missing man found dead with traumatic injuries in Greensboro; suspect charged with murder
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the year after a man was found dead on Monday. On Monday, officers with the GPD’s Crimes Agai…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Supreme Court to hear arguments over transgender athlete bans
Supreme Court to hear arguments over transgender athlete bans 
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will take on whether states can ban transgender girls competing on girl’s and women’s school sports teams. At the high-stakes oral argument, Idaho and West Virginia wil…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
As MAHA wages war on pesticides, the GOP is caught in the middle
As MAHA wages war on pesticides, the GOP is caught in the middle
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s crusade against pesticides is creating divisions in the Republican Party, as some members back the industry while others stand with MAHA activists. …
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January 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Minnesota ICE shooting snarls government funding debate
Minnesota ICE shooting snarls government funding debate
The fatal shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis by a federal law enforcement officer is threatening to blow up fragile negotiations over government spending that will be coming to a head late…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
9 escape Eden House fire after 13-year-old smells smoke; 'I just feel so happy that I can save my family'
9 escape Eden House fire after 13-year-old smells smoke; ‘I just feel so happy that I can save my family’
EDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — Nine people managed to escape a house fire in Eden, according to Eden firefighters. According to Eden Fire Chief Chris White, around 11:30 Friday night, crews responded to a fir…
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January 13, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Stokes County commissioners approve zoning for data center amid vocal opposition
Stokes County commissioners approve zoning for data center amid vocal opposition
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Plans for a proposed data center in Stokes County can move forward after the Stokes County Board of Commissioners gave their approval Monday. Drew Nations of Engineered…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Student found with loaded gun in stolen car on West Forsyth High School property
Student found with loaded gun in stolen car on West Forsyth High School property
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Deputies found a loaded gun on a student after stopping a stolen car at West Forsyth High School, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, a …
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January 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Bill to make Greenland the 51st US state filed by Republican representative
Bill to make Greenland the 51st US state filed by Republican representative
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to make Greenland the 51st state in the U.S., following President Trump’s recent push to acquire the Danish territory.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Venezuela's leader walks tightrope between Trump, Maduro’s ministers
Venezuela’s leader walks tightrope between Trump, Maduro’s ministers
Venezuela’s new leader faces a perilous path as she seeks to respond to lofty demands from the Trump administration without falling out of favor with her predecessor’s longtime enforcers, who…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Minnesota, the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Minnesota, the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
The lawsuit says the federal government is really targeting Minnesota over politics, which it says is a violation of the First Amendment.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Dietary supplement recalled over risk of 'life-threatening events'
Dietary supplement recalled over risk of ‘life-threatening events’
Anyone who purchased the dietary supplement is urged to stop taking it immediately.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM
4 ways Trump could help Iranian protesters as clashes intensify
4 ways Trump could help Iranian protesters as clashes intensify
President Trump’s top national security officials are set to brief him Tuesday with options for the U.S. to respond to the Iranian regime’s deadly use of force against protests sweeping the country…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Hilary Knight after four Olympic games: 'It doesn't get any easier'
Hilary Knight after four Olympic games: ‘It doesn’t get any easier’
For Team USA Hockey, Hilary Knight is one of the ultimate leaders.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves 94 people sick
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves 94 people sick
A cruise ship that departed Florida has been hit by a norovirus outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:18 AM
'Leave Iran now': Trump administration issues security alert for US citizens
‘Leave Iran now’: Trump administration issues security alert for US citizens
The Trump administration is telling U.S. citizens to exit Iran immediately in the wake of unrest in the country.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Crash leaves driver seriously injured, burning SUV in High Point resident's backyard
Crash leaves driver seriously injured, burning SUV in High Point resident’s backyard
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A fiery crash shook a High Point neighborhood early Sunday morning. It happened at the intersection of North Centennial Street and Countryside Drive. Investigators say an …
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January 13, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Davidson County group speaks out against proposed Cid Road development
Davidson County group speaks out against proposed Cid Road development
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A group of people who live off of Cid Road in Davidson County are opposing the rezoning of a plot of land to build a retail store. A developer bought two plots of lan…
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January 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Travelers looking to fly without REAL ID in North Carolina face new $45 fee
Travelers looking to fly without REAL ID in North Carolina face new $45 fee
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolinians who are hoping to get through airport security without a REAL ID will soon have to pay a fine first. Travelers who arrive at airport security without a fede…
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January 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM