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Travel August 20

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

North Carolina August 19

Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured

A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver ruptured a line and fled.

Opinion August 13

New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.

Hurricanes August 11

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Bernie Sanders August 10

Bernie Sanders addresses whether he’ll run in 2028

Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run while conducting Fighting Oligarchy Tour, focusing on working-class agenda.

Florida August 10

North Carolina teen's body discovered in Florida one week after he vanished with chilling final message

The body of Giovanni Pelletier, 18, has been found in Florida after the North Carolina teen vanished during a family vacation on Aug. 1.

DOGE August 3

North Carolina auditor excited for 'real effect' of state-level DOGE: 'Keeping government accountable'

North Carolina's state auditor said he is looking forward to "keeping government accountable" by cutting wasteful spending through a state form of DOGE.

Donald Trump July 31

Trump-backed RNC chair jumps into 'marquee' Senate race in battleground North Carolina

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in expected costly battle.

North Carolina July 29

Race-based hiring allegations lead RFK to pull millions from Duke under Trump DEI order

Federal officials freeze Duke Health's $108 million grant funding over concerns that its diversity, equity and inclusion programs may violate anti-discrimination laws.

Midterm Elections July 28

Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat

Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race as Democrats' top recruit, boosting chances to flip a key Republican seat in 2026 against likely GOP candidate Michael Whatley.

Boston July 24

Ex-American Airlines flight attendant sentenced for recording children in airplane bathroom

American Airlines flight attendant who filmed at least five young girls using airplane bathrooms over nine months has been senteced to 18 and a half years.