Dover PD to Launch “Enhanced Visibility Patrols” for Summer
DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department (DPD) has announced the launch of its “Enhanced Visibility Patrols:” a department-wide effort aimed at reduci...
May 30, 2026Open source
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NASCAR team owners, fans remember Kyle Busch the greatest driver of his generation
Kyle Busch's death came three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and a week after he won Truck Series race in Dover.
May 22, 2026Open source
Wrong-way driver accused of crashing into state police cruiser appears in court
A Dover woman accused of crashing into a state trooper while driving the wrong way on Route 101 appeared in court Monday.
May 18, 2026Open source
NH woman facing charges after driving wrong way, crashing into cruiser, NHSP say
A Dover woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 101 early Sunday and crashing into a New Hampshire State Police cruiser.
May 18, 2026Open source
Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win
The event got off to a fiery start with a Lap 2 crash that involved three former All-Star Race winners
May 17, 2026Open source
Dover woman facing multiple charges after driving the wrong way, crashing into state police cruiser
A Dover woman is facing multiple charges after driving the wrong way on Route 101 before crashing into a state police cruiser
May 17, 2026Open source
Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway
Hamlin looped his No. 11 Toyota shortly after pulling onto the banking on the 1-mile oval, but he recovered for a two-lap time of 1 minute, 49.298 seconds.
May 17, 2026Open source
Neil voted back for an encore as Dover council president
DOVER — Members of Dover City Council voted to let Councilman Fred Neil hold on to his gavel as council president at the annual city council meeting on Mon...
May 12, 2026Open source
Councilman Sudler wants to give vice mayor/council president power to the voters
DOVER — Dr. Roy Sudler Jr. has served as vice mayor/council president of Dover City Council after being elected by his peers on council from 2021-’23. Ho...
May 12, 2026Open source
Kent County features Delaware’s highest average gas prices this week
DOVER — Kent County snagged the top spot for the highest average gas price this week at $4.30 per gallon, in what had previously been a battle between Suss...
May 6, 2026Open source
Migration mayhem as small boat migrant arrivals due to hit 200k - 800 this weekend alone
Witnesses in Dover said further Border Force ships brought in additional arrivals on Monday.
May 5, 2026Open source
Judge extends health coverage for NH teachers in insurance dispute
Strafford Superior Court orders SchoolCare to continue paying health insurance claims for Dover educators, despite a dispute over special assessment.
May 4, 2026Open source
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How many homes are getting built in New Bern in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are being built in New Bern, NC.
May 1, 2026Open source
Raleigh police: Person hit, killed along New Bern Avenue
According to the Raleigh Police Department, the accident happened on New Bern Avenue near the Wake Inn on Shanta Drive.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Highway 29 near Wendover Avenue reopens after afternoon crash
Details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Golden Knights to face Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final: complete schedule
The Golden Knights will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 is in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
May 30, 2026Open source
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May 30, 2026Open source
Student from North Carolina finishes 4th in national spelling bee
WASHINGTON (WBTV) - A student from North Carolina finished fourth in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night.
May 30, 2026Open source
Mebane set to become a new hotspot with Buc-ee’s and new shopping center development on the way
Mebane, North Carolina, is undergoing major development with the construction of a Buc-ee’s travel stop and the Third & Wood shopping center.
May 30, 2026Open source
North Carolina pitching silences VCU bats, Rams fall to Tar Heels in Chapel Hill Regional
Times-Dispatch deputy sports editor and VCU Athletics beat writer Zach Joachim will have live updates here throughout the game.
May 30, 2026Open source
PHOTOS: VCU vs. North Carolina in NCAA baseball regionals
VCU’s pitcher Patrick Steitz(#35) pitches in the NCAA Baseball Tournament in which VCU faces the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, NC on Friday May 29, 2026.
May 30, 2026Open source
VCU baseball falls to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional. Rams now turn to Tennessee.
Boshamer Stadium rose as one with a roar as the sun set on Chapel Hill.
May 30, 2026Open source
Lee County school board member found dead in NC house fire; cause under investigation
Marcus Phillip Mason was found dead inside a Sanford, NC home after a house fire.
May 27, 2026Open source
Multiple employees hurt after explosion at North Carolina manufacturing plant, sheriff's office says
An explosion at International Paper in Manson, NC injured several employees, with non-life-threatening injuries reported, according to the sheriff's office.
May 27, 2026Open source
Raleigh police: Man shot, robbed on Newbold Street; injuries not life-threatening
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May 23, 2026Open source
Durham's Flags for Heroes: Honor your personal hero with flag at Hub RTP
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May 23, 2026Open source
Racing fans mourn the loss of NASCAR star Kyle Busch
The 41-year-old passed away suddenly in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday after a "serious illness."
May 22, 2026Open source
'He was a great guy' | Racing community reacts to the sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch
On Wednesday, May 20, Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a driving simulator in Concord, North Carolina, according to new reporting by the Associated Press.
May 22, 2026Open source
Several North Carolina lakes see dropping water levels ahead of Memorial Day weekend
As central North Carolina's lakes face below-normal water levels, Greensboro officials monitor conditions ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
May 21, 2026Open source
I-77 toll lane project: latest updates on the regional debate
Charlotte's controversial I-77 toll lane project is in limbo as city officials reverse support, amid concerns over traffic woes at Exit 5 to Tyvola Road.
May 16, 2026Open source
Former local NAACP leader criticizes Charlotte chapter president over interim mayor comments
Terry Belk says Corine Mack’s social media post about race and mayoral selection was unnecessarily divisive
May 16, 2026Open source
Juvenile shot on East 29th Street in Winston-Salem, officials say
Officials said a juvenile was shot during a family dispute inside an apartment along East 29th Street.
May 16, 2026Open source
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North Carolina Court of Appeals rejects ‘fair elections’ lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by 11 voters challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state.
May 30, 2026Open source
Five truths about North Carolina property taxes and a proposed GOP constitutional amendment
COMMENTARY: Republican state lawmakers are advancing a proposed constitutional amendment that would direct the legislature to limit local property tax increa...
May 30, 2026Open source
‘Jaleeyah’s Law’ proposes biggest changes to North Carolina gang laws in years
Following the tragic death of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, her mother is backing a sweeping new bill to overhaul North Carolina’s gang laws.
May 30, 2026Open source
North Carolina certifies new state record graysby grouper
A North Carolina fisherman has reeled in a new state record Graysby Grouper.The Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified the catch made by Wyatt Rabon of
May 30, 2026Open source
NC community colleges report 136 long-term vacancies among 31,000+ staff, audit says
The North Carolina State Auditor's published a new audit that provides details on a distinct low number of long-term vacancies across NC community colleges.
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flood risk expected in parts of western North Carolina this weekend
The Weather Prediction Center has issued its excessive rainfall outlook, highlighting a localized flash flood risk from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.
May 30, 2026Open source
Golden Knights to face Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final: complete schedule
The Golden Knights will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 is in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flooding possible on Saturday in South Carolina: May 29 forecast
Rain chances return by Saturday in the Upstate of South Carolina, Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia.
May 30, 2026Open source
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