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Transportation Security Administration proposes $18 fee for new verification system for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification.
Thousands board NC flights without a REAL ID. They may soon pay extra for it.
Transportation Security Administration proposes $18 fee for new verification system for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Transportation Security Administration proposes $18 fee for new verification system for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification.
“All of Buxton isn’t even closed, let alone all of the Outer Banks,” says Lee Nettles, head of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
A dozen rental homes collapsed, but NC Outer Banks says it’s still open for business
“All of Buxton isn’t even closed, let alone all of the Outer Banks,” says Lee Nettles, head of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“All of Buxton isn’t even closed, let alone all of the Outer Banks,” says Lee Nettles, head of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
DHS alleged it focused on dangerous criminals during operations in NC but has not released proof. Very few names have been made public among hundreds of people seized this month.
Evidence shows DHS didn’t arrest only ‘worst of the worst’ in NC detention surge
DHS alleged it focused on dangerous criminals during operations in NC but has not released proof. Very few names have been made public among hundreds of people seized this month.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
DHS alleged it focused on dangerous criminals during operations in NC but has not released proof. Very few names have been made public among hundreds of people seized this month.
Most — but not all — grocers in the Triangle are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
Which Raleigh-area grocery stores are open Thanksgiving Day? Here’s a list
Most — but not all — grocers in the Triangle are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Most — but not all — grocers in the Triangle are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
Said the Carolina Panthers’ receiver: “Every game I say a prayer for him, and I make sure that he’s doing good in heaven. And I’m always thinking about him.”
Jalen Coker plays for a friend he lost, and a hometown that ‘loves like Adam’
Said the Carolina Panthers’ receiver: “Every game I say a prayer for him, and I make sure that he’s doing good in heaven. And I’m always thinking about him.”
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Said the Carolina Panthers’ receiver: “Every game I say a prayer for him, and I make sure that he’s doing good in heaven. And I’m always thinking about him.”
Shopping for the holidays? Look no further than BaubleBar's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which start Nov. 24 and last until Dec. 2.
BaubleBar's Cyber Week Deals: Shop Our Top Picks
Shopping for the holidays? Look no further than BaubleBar's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which start Nov. 24 and last until Dec. 2.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Shopping for the holidays? Look no further than BaubleBar's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which start Nov. 24 and last until Dec. 2.
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
Henri Veesaar leads UNC basketball to win. What we learned about the Tar Heels
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
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November 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
Wake school board picks educator and Democratic Party official to fill vacancy
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
Darrion Williams led the team with 16 points, while Ven-Allen Lubin contributed an 11-point and 12-rebound double-double.
NC State responds with win over Boise State. What we learned from Game 2 in Maui
Darrion Williams led the team with 16 points, while Ven-Allen Lubin contributed an 11-point and 12-rebound double-double.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Darrion Williams led the team with 16 points, while Ven-Allen Lubin contributed an 11-point and 12-rebound double-double.
RTP 3.0 is a plan to transform RTP into a walkable community over the next 50 years.
The end of an era? Durham County OKs plan to transform 5,000 acres of RTP
RTP 3.0 is a plan to transform RTP into a walkable community over the next 50 years.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
RTP 3.0 is a plan to transform RTP into a walkable community over the next 50 years.
Canes’ power forward refutes media reports he was disgruntled early in the season and was open to being traded to another team.
What Andrei Svechnikov said about reports he’s unhappy with Carolina Hurricanes
Canes’ power forward refutes media reports he was disgruntled early in the season and was open to being traded to another team.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Canes’ power forward refutes media reports he was disgruntled early in the season and was open to being traded to another team.
The Raleigh location marked the very first in North Carolina.
Raleigh restaurant closes its doors after 6 years in business
The Raleigh location marked the very first in North Carolina.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The Raleigh location marked the very first in North Carolina.
North Carolinians who are traveling this week for the holiday may encounter some weather-related delays.
Heavy snow, icy roads could disrupt Thanksgiving plans for NC travelers
North Carolinians who are traveling this week for the holiday may encounter some weather-related delays.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
North Carolinians who are traveling this week for the holiday may encounter some weather-related delays.
The annual rivalry football game between the two teams is Saturday at Carter-Finley. The Wolfpack has won four straight.
What NC State’s Dave Doeren said about his relationship with UNC’s Bill Belichick
The annual rivalry football game between the two teams is Saturday at Carter-Finley. The Wolfpack has won four straight.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The annual rivalry football game between the two teams is Saturday at Carter-Finley. The Wolfpack has won four straight.
Cooking for Thanksgiving could be hampered.
Gaston County town will face boil water advisory ahead of Thanksgiving, mayor says
Cooking for Thanksgiving could be hampered.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Cooking for Thanksgiving could be hampered.
“This is going to be a huge health benefit, a huge social benefit for our residents across the county,” said Commissioner Nida Allam
Final plan for 18-mile Durham-to-Roxboro Trail is approved. Here’s what’s next
“This is going to be a huge health benefit, a huge social benefit for our residents across the county,” said Commissioner Nida Allam
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November 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“This is going to be a huge health benefit, a huge social benefit for our residents across the county,” said Commissioner Nida Allam
A DHS report notes that the personal identifying information could be shared with ICE and Border Patrol.
NC agrees to use Homeland Security program to check voter rolls for noncitizens
A DHS report notes that the personal identifying information could be shared with ICE and Border Patrol.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A DHS report notes that the personal identifying information could be shared with ICE and Border Patrol.
One person was charged with murder and was being held in a Georgia jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
Body found in SC was missing NC man, coroner says. Now two people are arrested
One person was charged with murder and was being held in a Georgia jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
One person was charged with murder and was being held in a Georgia jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
Henri Veesaar leads UNC basketball to win. What we learned about the Tar Heels
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
UNC beat St. Bonaventure as Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 24 points and Caleb Wilson added 20 points,
Attorneys for Fatima Issela Velasquez-Antonio are hopeful they can persuade a federal district judge to release her.
Wendell woman caught in immigration sweep denied bond at hearing
Attorneys for Fatima Issela Velasquez-Antonio are hopeful they can persuade a federal district judge to release her.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Attorneys for Fatima Issela Velasquez-Antonio are hopeful they can persuade a federal district judge to release her.
The family of four remains without a home, officials say
Dog that gave birth in a pipe rallies NC community. ‘Their story can’t end here’
The family of four remains without a home, officials say
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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The family of four remains without a home, officials say
Duke football is a hot ticket. Fans had the chance get free tickets (and parking) to the ACC game against Wake Forest.
With students off campus, Duke football tried a different way to fill their seats
Duke football is a hot ticket. Fans had the chance get free tickets (and parking) to the ACC game against Wake Forest.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Duke football is a hot ticket. Fans had the chance get free tickets (and parking) to the ACC game against Wake Forest.
Wake says the anti-ICE protests occurring at multiple high schools are student-initiated and staff didn’t organize them.
Are teachers organizing anti-ICE school protests? Wake denies group’s claims.
Wake says the anti-ICE protests occurring at multiple high schools are student-initiated and staff didn’t organize them.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Wake says the anti-ICE protests occurring at multiple high schools are student-initiated and staff didn’t organize them.
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
Wake school board picks educator and Democratic Party official to fill vacancy
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Jennifer Job says she will resign as a regional vice chair in the Wake County Democratic Party now that she’s on the school board.
The Charlotte Observer petitioned for video of CMPD’s last interaction with DeCarlos Brown Jr. before the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.
Video shows police with Charlotte light rail suspect months before stabbing
The Charlotte Observer petitioned for video of CMPD’s last interaction with DeCarlos Brown Jr. before the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Charlotte Observer petitioned for video of CMPD’s last interaction with DeCarlos Brown Jr. before the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.