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What we know about Nigel Edge, the Southport mass shooting suspect
Before being charged with several counts of murder in connection with a mass shooting in Southport, 40-year-old Nigel Edge had been in combat and crossed paths with a popular singer.
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What happened in Southport, NC? Everything to know about this weekend’s mass shooting
Three people are dead after a mass shooting in the coastal North Carolina city of Southport Saturday. Here’s what we know.
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I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening
Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
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12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
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Western North Carolina could be hit by another tropical storm. Here’s what to know.
Forecasters say there’s a significant risk that tropical weather will impact North Carolina, including still-recovering western North Carolina, early next week. Here’s what to know.
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Report: Failing grade for Duke Energy on progress toward clean energy
This year, the organization gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an “F,” scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.
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Good News Friday: The story of infamous Charlotte ‘Roofman’ robber comes to the big screen
Our weekly roundup of good news from around North Carolina includes a Hollywood moment for Charlotte, and some pivotal medical research kicking off in Wake County.
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On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending
How first Helene and then the cleanup battered the ecosystem in western North Carolina.
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One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall approaches, a program in western North Carolina schools is helping students cope with the tragedy.
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Mules, Mayberry, and woolly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina
The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
