Search ongoing for missing man after kayak incident on Roanoke Rapids Lake, officials say
Crews continue searching for a missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake after one man was rescued near the dam, officials say.
May 17, 2026Open source
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The latest: Thousands rally, march in Raleigh for increase in teacher pay, school funding
The rally, called "Kids Over Corporations," is organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators. It is scheduled Friday until 3 p.m. at Halifax Mall...
May 2, 2026Open source
Thousands of educators expected to rally at Halifax Mall over budgetNorth Carolina is the only state in the...
Thousands of educators expected to rally at Halifax Mall over budgetNorth Carolina is the only state in the country that has not passed a state budget, which...
May 1, 2026Open source
Halifax detention officer accused of providing tobacco, vape products to inmates
A Halifax County detention officer is off the job and facing charges for giving contraband to inmates.
May 6, 2026Open source
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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
Weather Impact: Afternoon clouds and heat, scattered showers and t-storms this evening
A look at the forecast for North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, including Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Thomasville, Reidsville, Lexington, and b...
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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Roanoke Rapids is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
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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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