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Billy Ball Explains NC: Why the fighting in Venezuela is a BIG deal in NC
| January 22, 2026
Did you know the unit that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is based out of NC? In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why the military conflict in Venezuela is a BIG deal for NC's military population.How to keep warm if the power goes out. What North Carolina needs to know
| January 22, 2026
North Carolina officials and emergency management agencies are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages as a winter storm moves into the Carolinas. And there are things you can do too to keep warm if the power goes out.NC Gov. Josh Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm
| January 22, 2026
Gov. Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
| January 22, 2026
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.A winter storm is coming to North Carolina this weekend. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare
| January 21, 2026
A significant winter storm is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to North Carolina this weekend, with state emergency officials warning that power outages and hazardous travel could linger into early next week.Treasures await at these 9 indoor flea markets across North Carolina
| January 21, 2026
From upcycled furniture to vintage clothing to action figures, discover all the unique items these indoor flea markets in North Carolina have to offer.Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
| January 21, 2026
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy's new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.A pregnant woman at risk of heart failure couldn’t get urgent treatment. She died waiting for an abortion.
| January 20, 2026
In North Carolina, a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Ciji Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers with an abortion.You searched it again. We’ve got the answer: Zodiac signs, explained
| January 20, 2026
From “how can I know my zodiac sign” to “sun, moon, and rising meaning,” North Carolinians are searching astrology questions daily. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what zodiac signs are, and how to find yours.Want to see frozen waterfalls in North Carolina? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
| January 20, 2026
Winter is a magical time to go chasing waterfalls in North Carolina.On 40th anniversary of the Dean Smith Center, UNC players share memories
| January 19, 2026
Former UNC-Chapel Hill basketball players and coaches share their memories of the opening of the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill.Dambo trolls give NC Arboretum in Asheville ‘unprecedented’ boost
| January 19, 2026
The NC Arboretum says that more than 100,000 visitors have come to the Asheville site to get a glimpse of the world-famous Dambo trolls. Here's how to find them.
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Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
| January 21, 2026
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy's new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.You searched it again. We’ve got the answer: Zodiac signs, explained
| January 20, 2026
From “how can I know my zodiac sign” to “sun, moon, and rising meaning,” North Carolinians are searching astrology questions daily. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what zodiac signs are, and how to find yours.Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr. and the blood that fueled a movement
| January 19, 2026
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at King and other "forgotten" martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement.Verizon offers payments following outage. How NC users can get one
| January 16, 2026
Verizon customers are eligible for a payment from the carrier following a seven-hour outage that affected much of the U.S., including parts of North Carolina.Good News Friday: The Buddhist monks reunited with their dog, Aloka, in NC
| January 16, 2026
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026Black workers disproportionately displaced by AI as tech grows
| January 16, 2026
Experts say AI will disproportionately impact Black and brown workers through displacement and the environmental burden of data centers, which are more likely to be located in marginalized communities.Here are the NC stops for the Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’
| January 15, 2026
What to know about the Buddhist monks and their "Walk for Peace," which includes multiple stops in North Carolina.Buddhist monks ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in North Carolina
| January 14, 2026
More than a million people are following a group of Buddhist monks as they make their "Walk for Peace" across the US. They're expected to arrive in North Carolina this week.
